Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar. Dupondius. 38 BC. Uncertain Southern Italian mint. (Craw-535/1). (BMCRR Gaul-105). (RPC-I 620). Anv.: CAESAR DIVI F, bare head of Octavian to right. Rev.: DIVOS IVLIVS, wreathed head of Divus Julius Caesar to right. Ae. 16,66 g. Rare. Ex Roma Numismatics, Vcoins. Choice F/Almost VF. Est...400,00.

Augustus and Agrippa. Unit. 10-14 AD. Nemausus, Gaul. (Ric-I 159). (Rpc-I 525). (Sng Cop-700/1). Anv.: Head of Agrippa to left, wearing rostral crown combined with laureate crown, back to back with laureate head of Augustus to right; IMP above, DIVI F below, P-P across fields. Rev.: Chained crocodile to right, palm frond upwards in centre, wreath to left of palm tip with long ties trailing to right; COL NEM across fields. Ae. 12,92 g. Gorgeous green patina. Ex ARC (Ancient Roman Coins), Vcoins (29/07/2010). Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...350,00.

Divus Augustus. Sestertius. 97-98 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 136 (Nerva)). (Bmcre-149 (Nerva)). Anv.: DIVVS AVGVSTVS, laureate head to right. Rev.: IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST around large S C. Ae. 24,55 g. Rust. Almost VF/Choice F. Est...300,00.

Livia. Dupondius. 21-22 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 47 (Tiberius)). (Bmcre-42 (Tiberius)). (C-5). Anv.: SALVS AVGVSTA, draped bust of Livia as Salus right, her hair knotted behind. Rev.: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG (F AVG P M T)R POT XXIIII around large S•C . Ae. 14,09 g. Rare. Almost VF. Est...200,00.

Tiberius. Denarius. 36-37 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 28 var.). (Bmcre-42 var.). (Rsc-16b). Anv.: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head to right. Rev.: PONTIF (MAX)IM, Livia, as Pax, seated to right on throne with ornamented legs, holding sceptre and olive branch; double exergual line below. Ag. 3,80 g. A good sample. Delicate patina. XF/Almost XF. Est...500,00.

Tiberius. Denarius. 36-37 AD. Lugdunum. (Ric-I 30). (Bmcre-48). (Rsc-16a). Anv.: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head to right. Rev.: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia as Pax seated to right on chair with ornamented legs, her legs draped resting on footstool, holding sceptre and branch; on singular exergual line . Ag. 3,92 g. Patina. Almost XF. Est...350,00.

Tiberius. Denarius. 14-37 AD. Lugdunum. (Ric-I 30 corr.). (Bmcre-48). (Rsc-16a). Anv.: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head to right. Rev.: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated to right on throne with ornamented legs, holding sceptre and branch; single exergual line below. Ag. 3,72 g. Traces of welding on edge. Choice VF. Est...100,00.

Tiberius. Unit. 12-14 AD. Lugdunum. (Ric-I 245). Anv.: TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT VII, laureate head to right. Rev.: ROM ET AVG, front elevation of the altar of Lugdunum, flanked by Victories. Ae. 8,11 g. Scarce. VF. Est...75,00.

Nero Claudius Drusus. Sestertius. 41-50 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 93). (Bmcre-157). (C-8). Anv.: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP, bare head to left. Rev.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, emperor seated to left on curule chair, holding branch, arms at base; SC below. Ae. 26,39 g. Tooled and smoothed. XF. Est...3200,00.

Caligula and Germanicus. Denarius. 37 AD. Lugdunum. (Ric-12). (Bmc-13). (Rsc-4). Anv.: C CAESAR AVG GERM P (M TR POT), bare head of Gaius "Caligula" right. Rev.: GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES (AVG GERM), bare head of Germanicus (father of Caligula) right. Ag. 3,73 g. Displaced strike and light porous metal, otherwise sharp with most details visible. Light tone. Very rare. This coin, struck at the beginning of Caligula’s reign, is part of a commemorative series honoring his deceased family members, specifically paying tribute to his father, Germanicus.

A distinguished military commander, Germanicus successfully led campaigns against the Germanic tribes (AD 14-16), avenging Varus’ defeat at the Teutoburg Forest and reclaiming two lost legionary eagles. His achievements earned him a Triumph in Rome in AD 17, after which he was sent to Asia to reorganize the provinces.

In AD 19, amid a conflict with the governor of Syria, Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso, Germanicus suddenly fell ill and died under suspicious circumstances, leading to accusations against Piso and suspicions involving Sejanus and even Tiberius.

His death caused widespread mourning in Rome, where he was deeply revered and honored. Caligula’s decision to feature his father’s portrait on this coin was likely a strategic move to strengthen his legitimacy and gain public favor at the beginning of his reign. Almost XF. Est...2500,00.

Caligula. Sestertius. 40-41 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 48). (Bmcre-67/8). Anv.: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P, laureate head to left. Rev.: Emperor standing to left with right hand raised on platform, low stool behind, addressing five soldiers holding shields and aquilae; ADLOCVT above, COH in exergue. Ae. 27,39 g. A beautiful and expressive portrait. Slight concretions have been removed and smoothed on the obverse. The reverse is slightly eroded. Nevertheless, this is an attractive example with significant historical significance. The inscription adlocvt coh refers to an Adlocutio Cohortium, a speech given by the emperor to the troops, usually at the start of his reign, when adopting a successor, or before/after a military campaign. Typically, the emperor is shown addressing soldiers from a platform, sometimes with officials nearby. On this coin type, however, Caligula stands alone before a curule chair, saluting. It likely commemorates his address to the Praetorian Guard upon becoming emperor in AD 37, though some link it to his aborted invasion of Britain in AD 40. The issue reflects Caligula’s sharp portrait and highlights the rising power of the Praetorian Guard, which in later decades would dominate imperial successions and cause intense political turmoil. Almost XF/VF. Est...2000,00.

Caligula. Unit. 37-38 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 38). (Bmcre-45/8). (C-27). Anv.: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, bare head to left. Rev.: Vesta seated to left on ornamented throne, holding patera and sceptre; VESTA above, S-C across fields. Ae. 11,73 g. Slightly smoothed fields. Almost XF. Est...400,00.

Agrippina I. Sestertius. 37-41 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 55). (Bmcre-81/85). Anv.: AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI, draped bust to right. Rev.: Carpentum, with ornamented side and cover supported by standing figures, drawn to left by two mules; S P Q R above; MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE in two lines high left in field. Ae. 27,14 g. Choice F/Almost VF. Est...400,00.

Agrippina I. Sestertius. 42-43 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 102). (Bmcre-219/21). (C-3). Anv.: AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS, draped bust to right, with hair in long plait. Rev.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P around large S•C.. Ae. 26,04 g. Tooled and smoothed. Ex Gerhard Hirsch 284 (26/09/2012), lot 2697. XF. Est...1000,00.

Claudius. Sestertius. 50-54 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 115). (Bmcre-192/5). Anv.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head to right. Rev.: SPES AVGVSTA, Spes, draped, standing to left, holding flower and raising skirt; SC in exergue. Ae. 26,60 g. Slightly smoothed fields. VF/Choice VF. Est...700,00.

Nero. Aureus. 62-63 AD. Lugdunum. (Ric-I 38?). (Bmcre-43?). (C-230?). Anv.: NERO CAESAR (A)VG (IMP), bare head to right. Rev.: PONTIF MA(X TR P VIIII) COS IIII P P, Roma standing to right, foot on helmet, holding shield, bow and dagger at feet; EX- SC across fields. Au. 7,36 g. Planchet flaw on obverse. Scratches and minor scratches on edge. Scarce. Almost VF. Est...2000,00.

Nero. Aureus. 64-65 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 52). (Bmcre-67). (Calicó-412). Anv.: NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head to right. Rev.: IVPPITER CVSTOS, Jupiter seated to left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre. Au. 7,38 g. Nice color. Some scratches. Choice VF. Est...3500,00.

Nero. Sestertius. 65 AD. Lugdunum. (Ric-I 391). (Bmcre-307). (C-15). Anv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head to left, globe at point of bust. Rev.: ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES, Ceres seated to left, holding corn-ears and torch, facing Annona standing to right, holding cornucopiae; modius on altar between, ship's stern to right behind; SC in exergue. Ae. 25,37 g. Fields fully tooled and smoothed. Artificial patina. Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...600,00.

Nero. Sestertius. 54-68 AD. Rome. (Ric-152). Anv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head to left. Rev.: CONGI DAT POP, emperor seated right on high platform on left;before him, an official seated right on another platform handing congiarium to togate citizen standing with one foot on a flight of steps with extended hand, small boy standing left behind him;in background, Minerva standing facing, head left, holding owl and spear;on lower level, Liberalitas standing facing, holding up tessera; (S C) in exergue. Ae. 27,82 g. Tooled and smoothed, artificial patina. Rare. Ex Ira & Goldberg 84 (27/01/2015), lot 3166. Almost XF. Est...1000,00.

Nero. Sestertius. 64 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 149). (Bmcre-185). (C-308). Anv.: NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P, laureate bust to right. Rev.: The garlanded and ornate triumphal Arch of Nero, surmounted by statue of the emperor in quadriga accompanied by Pax and Victory, flanked by two soldiers; the base decorated with ornamental friezes, a nude, helmeted statue of Mars with spear and shield in side alcove, reclining female figures in angles below entablature, one with billowing veil, the other holding cornucopiae; S-C across fields. Ae. 24,56 g. Ex Cayón (24/06/2010), lot 1225. Choice VF. Est...700,00.

Nero. Sestertius. 65 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 275). (Bmcre-180). (C-264). Anv.: NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate bust to right, wearing aegis on far shoulder. Rev.: Roma seated to left, holding Victory and parazonium; foot on helmet, shields behind, S-C across fields, ROMA in exergue. Ae. 27,02 g. Beautiful and expressive portrait. Slightly tooled fields. Ex Slavey & Lavender, Vcoins (09/03/2010); Ex Arthur J. Frank collection, purchased privatly from NFA (20/03/1975). Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...900,00.

Nero. Sestertius. 65 AD. Lugdunum. (Ric-390). (Bmcre-305). (C-141). Anv.: NERO CLAUD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head of Nero to right, small globe at point of bust. Rev.: ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES. Ceres, on the right, veiled and draped, seated to left, holding grain ears in her right hand and torch in her left; Annona, on the left, draped, standing front, head to right, resting her right hand on her hip and holding cornucopiae in her left; between them, modius set on altar; behind, ship's stern; SC in exergue. Ae. 27,26 g. Tooled and smoothed. Artificial patina. XF. Est...900,00.

Nero. Sestertius. 65 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 438 var.). (Bmcre-319 var.). (C-146 var.). Anv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P, laureate head to right, globe at point of bust. Rev.: PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and garlanded double doors to right; S-C across fields. Ae. 25,26 g. Excellent portrait and nice green patina. Rare in this condition. Ex Gorny&Mosch 211 (04/03/2013), lot 576; EX Gorny&Mosch 121 (2003), lot 395. XF/Almost XF. Est...2500,00.

Nero. Sestertius. 66 AD. Lugdunum. (Ric-I 494). (Bmcre-305 var.). (C-21). Anv.: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P, laureate head to right, globe at point of bust. Rev.: ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES, Annona standing to right, holding cornucopiae, facing Ceres seated to left, holding grain ears and torch; modius on garlanded altar between them, ship's stern in background, SC in exergue. Ae. 26,28 g. Tooled and smoothed. Good appearance. Choice VF. Est...700,00.

Nero. Half unit. 58-68 AD. Lyon. (Ric-I 555). (WCN-630). Anv.: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT. Bare head of Nero to right, small globe at point of bust. Rev.: MAX TRIB POT P P. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath in her right hand and parazonium in her left; SC in exergue. Ae. 5,08 g. Rare. Choice VF. Est...220,00.

Galba. Aureus. July AD 68 - January AD 69. Rome. (Ric-I 164). (Bmcre-29). (Calicó-509a). Anv.: IMP SER GALBA AVG, bare head to right. Rev.: S P Q R OB C S in two lines, all within oak wreath. Au. 7,21 g. Scratch on reverse. Removed from jewlery. Rare. Whilst Galba was proconsul of Nearer Spain, he became an ally of Vindex, the governor of Gaul, in his revolt against Nero. Following Nero's suicide, Galba marched on Rome and was declared emperor by the Senate at the advanced aged of 70, the first princeps from outside of the Julio-Claudian family. Dio Cassius related that Galba put great emphasis on how the Senate had bestowed power on him, that "he did not adopt the name Caesar until the senate's envoys had come to him... or hitherto even styled himself emperor in any communication." After his accession, Cassius wrote, some citizens "even wore liberty caps, signifying that they had now become free... and voted to Galba the prerogatives pertaining to the imperial office." (Epitome LXIII.29.1)
This coin bears numismatic testament to this concern to appear a selfless leader designated by the senate with a clear, unmistakable celebration of the traditional elements of the Roman state. The bold reverse type boldly utilised the traditional type of the corona civica with the legend indicating it was 'bestowed by the Senate and People of Rome, for having saved the citizens'. His portrait, a venerable image of an elder statesman with a deep frown, craggy nose and serious, determined expression, represents a return to the veristic mode of portraiture popular in the heyday of the Republic. Under that structure, authority derived from age, rank and experience, qualities which were emphasised in sculptural portraits of senators at the time, against which the idealised Hellenistic style adopted by Augustus and the later Julio-Claudian emperors appears in marked contrast . VF. Est...5000,00.

Galba. Denarius. 68 AD. Tarraco. (Ric-14). (Bmcre-167). (Rsc-43). Anv.: IMP GALBA, laureate head right, with globe at point of bust. Rev.: DIVA AVGVSTA, Livia standing left, draped, holding patera and leaning on sceptre. Ag. 3,38 g. Cleaned. Corrosion removed on reverse. Attractive. Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...500,00.

Galba. Denarius. July AD 68 - January AD 69. Rome. (Ric-186). (Bmcre-8/9). (Rsc-55). Anv.: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG, laureate head right. Rev.: DIVA AVGVSTA, Livia standing left, holding patera and sceptre. Ag. 2,96 g. Beautiful and expressive portrait. Thin crack. Scarce. Choice VF. Est...600,00.

Galba. Quinarius. 68-69 AD. Lugdunum. (Ric-I 131). (Bmcre-246). (Rsc-318). Anv.: SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M T P, laureate head to right. Rev.: VICTORIA GALBAE AVG, Victory standing to left on globe, holding wreath in outstretched right hand and palm over left shoulder.. Ag. 1,51 g. Porosities in metal. Minor scratches. Scarce. Almost VF/VF. Est...250,00.

Galba. Sestertius. 68 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 309). (Bmcre-71). (C-147). Anv.: IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P, laureate and draped bust to right. Rev.: LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing facing, head to left, holding pileus and sceptre; S-C across fields. Ae. 23,94 g. Completely tooled and smoothed fields with artificial patina. Rare. Ex MPO.nl (Heritage Europe). Included original label. Choice VF. Est...300,00.

Otho. Denarius. 69 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 4). (Bmcre-3). (Rsc-3). Anv.: IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG T(R P), bare head to right. Rev.: PAX ORBIS TERRARVM, Pax standing to left, holding branch and caduceus. Ag. 3,40 g. Rare. Choice VF/Almost VF. Est...1000,00.

Vitellius. Unit. 69 AD. Tarraco. (Ric-I 46). (Bmcre-107). Anv.: A VITELLIVS (IMP GER)MAN. laureate head to left, globe at point of bust. Rev.: VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory advancing to left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R; S-C across fields. Ae. 10,56 g. VF. Est...180,00.

Vespasian. Aureus. 70 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 1 28). (Bmcre-23). (Calicó-607a). Anv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head to right. Rev.: COS ITER TR POT, Pax seated to left, holding branch and caduceus. Au. 7,24 g. Slight traces of original luster. Ex Áureo & Calicó 411 (24/05/2023), lot 1014. Choice VF. Est...3000,00.

Vespasian. Denarius. 70 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 1 29). (Bmcre-26). (Rsc-94h). Anv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head to right. Rev.: COS ITER TR POT, Pax seated to left, holding branch and caduceus. Ag. 3,39 g. VF. Est...90,00.

Vespasian. Denarius. 73 AD. Rome. (Ric-545). (Bmcre-p.19 note). (Rsc-387a). Anv.: IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN. Laureate head right. Rev.: PONTIF MAXIM. Vespasian seated to right on curule chair, holding sceptre in right hand and olive branch in left . Ag. 2,81 g. Patina. Scarce. VF. Est...120,00.

Vespasian. Denarius. 74 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 1 685). (Bmcre-146). (Rsc-386). Anv.: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, laureate head to right. Rev.: PONTIF MAXIM, Emperor seated to right on curule chair, holding branch and sceptre . Ag. 3,27 g. Large flan. Choice VF/VF. Est...90,00.

Vespasian. Denarius. 74 d.C. Rome. (Ric-II 1 702). (Bmcre-136). (Rsc-364). Anv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Cabeza laureada a la derecha. Rev.: PON MAX TR P COS V. Emperador sedente a la derecha, sosteniendo cetro y rama. Ag. 3,19 g. Lightly toned. Ex Cgb.fr (23/01/2004), lot 871849. XF. Est...250,00.

Domitian. Denarius. 77-78 AD. Rome. (Ric-II.1 961 (Vespasian)). (Bmcre-241-242 (Vespasian)). (Rsc-51). Anv.: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS, laureate head to right. Rev.: COS V, she-wolf to left, suckling twins; boat in exergue. Ag. 3,49 g. Nice strike with traces of luster. AU. Est...400,00.

Domitian. Denarius. 88 AD. Rome. (Ric-II. 1 604). (Bmcre-137). (Rsc-70). Anv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head to right. Rev.: Column inscribed LVD SAEC FEC in three lines, within laurel wreath; COS-XIIII across fields. Ag. 3,25 g. Light obverse tone. VF. Est...120,00.

Domitian. Fourée Denarius. 88 AD. Rome. (Ric-659 similar). (Rsc-245 similar). Anv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII. Laureate head of Domitian to right. Rev.: (IMP XIIII C)OS XIIII CENS P P P. Minerva standing front, head to left, holding thunderbolt in her right hand and spear in her left; behind her, shield on ground to right. Ag. 2,98 g. Rust. VF. Est...30,00.

Domitian. Denarius. 88 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 1 773). (Bmcre-226). (Rsc-286). Anv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII, laureate head to right. Rev.: IMP XXII COS X(VII CEN)S P P P, Minerva standing to left, holding spear. Ag. 3,65 g. Delicate patina. Choice VF. Est...150,00.

Domitian. Denarius. 90 d.C. Rome. (Ric-II 1 691). (Bmcre-167). (Rsc-260). Anv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIIII, laureate head to right. Rev.: IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing facing, head to left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and spear in left, shield at her feet to right. Ag. 3,51 g. A good sample. Traces of luster and lightly toned. Ex H.D. Rauch 118 (25/06/2024), lot 324. XF. Est...400,00.

Domitian. Denarius. 90-91 AD. Rome. (Ric-692). (Bmcre-168). (Rsc-259). Anv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIIII. Laureate head right. Rev.: IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield set on ground. Ag. 3,21 g. Choice VF. Est...160,00.

Domitian. Denarius. 95-96 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 1 788). (Bmcre-231). (Rsc-293). Anv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P XV, laureate head to right. Rev.: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, Minerva, holding shield and hurling spear, standing left on prow, owl at her feet. Ag. 3,26 g. Original luster. Almost MS/AU. Est...400,00.

Domitian. Denarius. 92-93 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 1 740). (Bmcre-202). (Rsc-281). Anv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XII, laureate head to right. Rev.: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva standing to right on capital of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl at feet on right. Ag. 3,53 g. Luster. Scarce in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Est...400,00.

Domitian. Denarius. 88-89 AD. Rome. (Ric-677). Anv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head right. Rev.: IMP XXI COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing left with spear. Ag. 3,54 g. Original luster. Nice. Scarce in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as Ch XF, Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5, flan flaw. Est...400,00.

Domitian. Sestertius. 80-81 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 2 507). (Bmcre-615). (RPC-II 504). Anv.: CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head to right. Rev.: PAX AVGVST, Pax standing to left, holding branch in lowered right hand and cradling cornucopiae with left arm; S-C across fields. Ae. 24,91 g. Tooled and smoothed. Choice VF/VF. Est...200,00.

Domitian. Sestertius. 95-96 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 2 794). (Bmcre-474/5). (Bn-504/5). Anv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVII CENS PER P P, laureate head to right. Rev.: IOVI VICTORI, Jupiter seated to left, holding Victory and sceptre; SC in exergue. Ae. 24,45 g. Tooled and smoothed. Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...600,00.