Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Roman Imperial

Lot 4859    Session 17 (11.30am Friday 23rd November)    Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Roman Imperial

Estimate $300
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $340

ANCIENT ROMAN DENARII, Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 134-8, Rome mint, (3.32 g), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, rev. ROMVLO CONDITORI around, Romulus advancing to right, holding spear and carrying trophy over shoulder, (cf.S.3538, BMC 710, RIC 266, RSC 1316); Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), issued 134-6, (2.97 g), Rome mint, obv. diademed and draped bust to right of Sabina, rev. Concordia seated left, S.-, RIC H391, RSC 24, BMC 932); Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (A.D.138-141), (3.36 g), Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, rev. throne, against which rests a transverse spear upon which is placed a wreath, peacock below, (cf.S.4590, RIC 339a, RSC 61) (illustrated); Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), issued 164, Rome mint, (3.49 g), obv. bare head to right, rev. Mars standing to right in military dress, holding spear and resting left hand on shield, (S.5355, BMC 282, RIC 515, RSC 229); Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), Rome mint, issued A.D. 207, (3.43 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, rev. Victory standing right, foot on helmet, inscribing shield set on palm-tree, (S.6340, RIC 211, RSC 489). Toned, very fine - nearly extremely fine. (5)

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Auction 202, lots 315, 347. Also Auction 241, lots 353, 355, 366. With tickets.