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Estimate in AU$'s

13017

The Republicans. Brutus. Early BC 42. Silver Denarius (4.09g). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Emblems of the pontificate: securis, simpulum, and secespita; BRVTVS below / Emblems of the augurate: capis and lituus; LENTVLVS/SPINT in two lines below.gEF, A magnificent strike and perfectly centreed. Lustrous surfaces overlaid with delicate russet toning. A fantastic example and one of the finest known.Crawford 500/7; CRI 198; Sydenham 1310; RSC 6; BMCRR East 80-1; Kestner 3770; RBW 1766; S.1431.The types chosen for this issue indicate both Brutus' membership in the college of pontifices and the legate's, P. Lentulus Spinther, membership in the augurate. The pontificate and augurate were Rome's foremost priestly colleges, the former supervising all of the other priestly colleges, and the later being responsible for reading the signs of the gods to determine whether or not an anticipated undertaking would be divinely supported or opposed. The priestly symbols on this issue, which was struck to pay the military expenses of the tyrannicides while preparing for the expected showdown with the Triumvirs, suggests divine support and the just nature of their cause. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$3,500

SOLD for AU$7,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13018

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. BC 42. Silver Denarius (3.8g). Military mint traveling with Antony in Greece. Bare head right, wearing beard, Rev; Facing head of Sol on disk within distyle temple.VF, A lovely and fascinating coin with a beautiful old cabinet toning.Crawford 496/1; CRI 128; Sydenham 1168; RSC 12a; RBW ?. S.1467Cf; For the most recent sold example, See, CNG A500, Lot507, hammer Price US$700 (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$500

SOLD for AU$900.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13019

The Triumvirs. Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar. BC 38. Bronze Sestertius(or Dupondius?) (11.19g). Southern Italian(?) mint.Bare head of Octavian right, wearing slight beard / Laureate head of Divus Julius Caesar right.aVF.Rare!. Crawford 535/1; Alfoldi & Giard ?; CRI 308; Sydenham 1335; RPC I 620; RBW 1822. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$350

SOLD for AU$325.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13020

The Triumvirs, Octavian, early BC 40. Silver Denarius (3.42g) Military mint travelling with Octavian in Italy. Q Salvius moneyer. Bare head right wearing slight beard rev winged thunderbolt. S-1541, RSC 514. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$500

SOLD for AU$400.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13021

Octavian, as Sole Imperator. BC 30-27. Silver quinarius(1.72g). Uncertain Italian mint or Ephesus, ca. 29-26 BC.CAESAR-IMP VII, bare head of Augustus right / ASIA-RECEPTA, Victory standing left on cista mystica, wreath in outstretched right hand, palm in left over shoulder, serpents to either side entwined below. gVF. Superb choice example for the type.Scarce!. S.1568; RIC 276; RSC 14; BMC 647. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$500

SOLD for AU$325.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13022

Octavian. BC 44-27. Silver Denarius(3.59g), uncertain Italian mint (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29.Bare head of Octavian to right. Rev. IMP - CAESAR Naval and military trophy composed of helmet, cuirass, shield, and crossed spears, set on prow of galley to right; at base, crossed rudder and anchor. EF. a beautifully portrait of fine style.Babelon (Julia) 158. BMC 625. Cohen 119. RIC 265. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$500

SOLD for AU$800.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13023

Octavian, as Imperator BC 43-27, with Divus Julius Caesar. Bronze sestertius (19.36g). Uncertain mint, possibly in southern Italy, ca. 38 BC.CAESAR-DIVI?F, bare head of Octavian right / DIVOS-IVLVS, wreathed head of Divus Julius Caesar right.gVF. Crawford 535/1. RPC I 620.Cf; for the same type See, HA, A3115, Lot 31047, hammer US$20.000. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$3,000

SOLD for AU$3,800.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13024

Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar. Bronze (16.64g) Southern (?) Italian mint, Circa. BC 38.Bare head of Octavian to right; DIVI F behind; [star] before / DIVOS IVLIVS in two lines within laurel wreath.Porous VF/VG.RPC I 621; CRI 309; Crawford 535/2; Sydenham 1336 (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$250

SOLD for AU$325.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13025

Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Bronze Semis (4.87g). SPAIN, Illici. L. Manlius and T. Petronius, duoviri. After 19 BC.Laureate head left / Aquila and vexillum between two signa.VF. RPC I 191; SNG Copenhagen -. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

SOLD for AU$150.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13026

Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Gold Aureus (7.98g). Struck at Lugdunum, 2 BC-AD 4.CAESAR AVGVSTVS - DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head of Augustus right. Rev. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesars, both togate, standing facing and resting hands on shield; behind each, shield and spear; above, simpulum and lituus; in exergue, CL CAESARES.EF, well centreed with complete legends and a pleasing aureus depicting Rome's first and greatest emperor.Rare. S. 1578; RIC 206; Lyon 81; BMC 513-8; Calic? 176a.Midway into his long reign, Augustus began to think about the issue of succession to the office of Emperor he had created. His hopes soon settled on the young Gaius and Lucius Caesars, his grandsons via his daughter Julia's marriage to his close friend and partner Marcus Agrippa. Gaius was born in 20 BC and Lucius three years later. Augustus formally adopted them both and gave them an accelerated progress up the ladder of public offices. Alas, both youths suffered untimely ends. Lucius fell ill during a state visit to Gaul and died at Massalia in AD 2; two years later, Gaius was wounded in battle with the Parthians on the eastern frontier and died in Lycia. Augustus was thus forced to "settle" for his stepson, Tiberius, his eventual successor.(P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$15,000

SOLD for AU$11,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13027

Augustus 27 BC-AD 14. Struck circa 25 BC Ionia. Ephesos. Cistophoric Silver Tetradrachm (27 mm, 11,77 g).IMP CAESAR, bare head of Augustus to right / AVGVSTVS, capricorn to right, head turned back to left, cornucopiae on its back; all within wreath.RIC 477; RPC 2213. Mint State. An exceptional state of preservation, undoubtedly one the finest specimen known. A superb portrait struck in high relief and a wonderful light grey tone and fully lustrous. Augustus, originally named Gaius Octavius and later known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was the first emperor of Rome and one of the most significant figures in Roman history. Born in 63 BC, Augustus came to prominence following the assassination of his great-uncle and adoptive father, Julius Caesar, in 44 BC. His rise to power marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire, a transformation that would shape the course of Western history. After Julius Caesar?s murder, Augustus formed the Second Triumvirate with Mark Antony and Lepidus to defeat Caesar?s assassins, Brutus and Cassius, at the Battle of Philippi in 42 BC. This alliance, however, was short-lived, as tensions soon arose between Augustus and Mark Antony. The conflict culminated in the decisive Battle of Actium in 31 BC, where Augustus defeated Antony and Cleopatra, effectively consolidating his control over Rome. In 27 BC, the Roman Senate awarded him the title "Augustus," meaning "revered one," signifying his new role as the supreme ruler. Though Augustus maintained the outward appearance of a republican government, he held absolute power, marking the true beginning of the Roman Empire. His reign ushered in the Pax Romana, a long period of peace and stability throughout the Roman world that lasted for over two centuries. Augustus? rule was characterized by significant reforms in nearly all aspects of Roman life. He reorganized the Roman military, establishing a professional standing army, and reformed the financial and administrative systems. His reign also saw a flourishing of culture, with major literary figures such as Virgil, Horace, and Ovid producing some of their greatest works. He also improved Rome?s infrastructure by building roads, aqueducts, and public buildings. Despite his long and successful reign, Augustus faced personal struggles regarding his succession. His only biological child, Julia, did not provide a direct male heir. Over time, he adopted several successors, including his stepsons, Tiberius and Drusus, from his marriage to Livia Drusilla. Ultimately, Tiberius succeeded him after Augustus died in AD 14. Augustus? legacy is immense, as he transformed Rome from a chaotic republic into a stable, long-lasting empire. His political, military, and social reforms had a lasting impact, and he was deified by the Roman Senate after his death, securing his place not only as a historical figure but also as a god in Roman religious tradition.Ex; Nomos Auction 21, 293.Ex; A. Czyzewski Collection, Privetly purchased from Superior galleries. Ex; Herakles 1, Lot 51, Hammered 7500 EUR. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$15,000

SOLD for AU$15,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13028

Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Silver Denarius (3.83g). Rome mint.L. Caninius Gallus, moneyer. Struck 12 BC. Bare head right / German kneeling right in attitude of submission, offering up vexillum and extending hand.EF/VF. RIC I 416; RSC 383. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$250

SOLD for AU$650.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13029

Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Silver Denarius (3.51g), uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?), 18-16 BC. S.P.Q.R. CAESARI AVGVSTO Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. VOT.P.SVSC. - PRO.SAL.ET.RED.I.O .M.SACR Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing front, head to left, holding vertical vexillum with his right hand and parazonium in his left.VF. The reverse struck slightly off centre from a somewhat worn die.BMC 438. CBN 1242. Cohen 325. RIC 150a. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$250

SOLD for AU$525.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13030

Augustus and Agrippa. Ca. BC 16/15. Bronze Dupondius (12.59g).IMP DIVI F. Heads back to back of Augustus r. bare, and Agrippa left wearing rostral crown. We note a counterstamp (I D ?) on the head of Augustus which appears to be ancient. Rev. COL NEM, crocodile r., chained to palm, wreath with long ties above, two palms below. VF/aVF with green patina and minor deposits. S. 1729-1731. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$350

SOLD for AU$425.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13031

Augustus and Agrippa. Ca. BC 16/15. Bronze Dupondius (13.14g).IMP DIVI F. Heads back to back of Augustus r. bare, and Agrippa left wearing rostral crown. We note a counterstamp (I D ?) on the head of Augustus which appears to be ancient. Rev. COL NEM, crocodile r., chained to palm, wreath with long ties above, two palms below. gF/aVF.S. 1729-1731. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$350

SOLD for AU$275.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13032

Gaul Nemausus, Augustus, with Agrippa 27BC-14AD AE Dupondius (12.88g) struck 10-14AD. Head of Agrippa wearing combined rostral crown & laurel wreath, Augustus laureate, heads back to back rev Crocodile chained to palm frond. aF/VG. S-1731, RIC-159. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

SOLD for AU$275.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13033

Julia Augusta (Livia). Augusta, AD 14-29. Bronze Dupondius (14.37g). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 22-23.IVSTITIA, diademed and draped bust of Julia Augusta (Livia) as Ivstitia right / Legend around large S.C.VF, some porosity.RIC I 46 (Tiberius). (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$400

SOLD for AU$300.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13034

Julia Augusta (Livia). As wife of Augustus, 38 BC-AD 14. Bronze obol (7.65g). EGYPT, Alexandria. Dated RY 40 or 41 of Augustus (AD 10-12).Draped bust of Livia right / Draped bust of Euthenia right, wearing wreath of grain ears and holding stalks of grain; L MA (date) below.EF, some porosity but undoubtedly the finest specimen known from the tiny handful of examples and the only example with the full legends.Very Rare. Cf. RPC 5053 (RY 40) and 5063 (RY 41); cf. K?ln 41 (RY 40); cf. Dattari (Savio) 6610 (RY 41); cf. K&G 3.11 (RY 40) and 3.15 (RY 41).Cf; for the same type, See CNG,A91, Lot 703, Hammer US$1100 . (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,500

SOLD for AU$1,100.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13035

Tiberius. AD 14-37. Silver Denarius (3.68g) Tribute Penny Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 36-37AD Laureate head right rev Pax seated right holding sceptre & olive branch, ornate chair legs. VF. cf S-1763, RSC-16a. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$500

SOLD for AU$500.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM

13036

Anonymous issues. temp. Tiberius, AD 14-37. Bronze Tessera (3.07g). Struck circa AD 22-37.Bare head of Tiberius left within wreath / Large IIII within wreath.VF.Buttrey ?; Kestner, Tesseren 5 var. (rev. numeral); Cohen ?.Cf; for the type See, CNG354, Lot489, Hammered US$525. (Image1)

Estimate AU$350

SOLD for AU$950.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM