roman empire silver denarius of emperor caracalla

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Caracalla

Caracalla Caesar ( AD). AR Denarius, minted in Laodicea ad Mare 199 AD.Obverse: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF; draped bust with cuirass, bareheaded, r.Reverse: SECVRITAS PERPETVA; Minerva standing left with spear and shieldRef: RIC mm, 3.23 gAuthenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracalla

Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracalla , struck in RomeFront: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT; laureate bust r.Reverse: MONETA AVG; Moneta standing to the left, with scales and cornucopiaRef: RIC mm, 3.29 grams. Flan crack.Provenance: collection of Freimut Hüther (), Germany, collected since the s, including tag.Authenticity guaranteed.Please view the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire - AR Denarius of Emperor Caracalla (

Roman Empire - AR Denarius of Emperor Caracalla ( AD). Minted in Rome in 215 AD 2.98 gram, 19 mm. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureled head of Caracalla to the right.Reverse: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P,Fides standing to the left. Literature: RIC 266; Cohen 305.Light grey tone on the lower parts. Please see the images for your own impression. Lot will be shipped by registered letter post, using PostNL. Read More

Roman Empire – AR denarius emperor Caracalla and Antoninus

ANTONINUS PIUS (). Denarius. Rome.Front: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. Laureate head facing right.Reverse: COS IIII. Aequitas facing left with scales and scepter.RIC 127.Condition: fine +Weight: 2.54 gramsDiameter: 17.5 mm Rare coin of Caracalla, the last as CaesarCaracalla (Caesar, ). AR Denarius (16mm, 3.2 g). Rome, . M AVR ANTON – CAES PONTIF Bust with draping to the right. Kz/ DESTINATO IMPERAT Lituus, apex, bucranium, en simpulum. RIC IV 6; RSC 53. Fine / Very Fine.Please see the image for your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, AD 216ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown, facing right.PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Sol standing and facing left, right hand raised, globe in left hand.RIC 281a, 23 mm, 4.91 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, 215 ADANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown and cuirass, facing right.PM TR P XVIII COS IIII PP; Serapis standing to the left with sceptre in left hand, right hand raisedRIC 263e; mm, 5.25 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, 215 ADANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown and cuirass, facing right.PM TR P XVIII COS IIII PP; Jupiter standing right with a lightning bolt and a scepterRIC 258a; mm, 5.08 gramsAuthenticity guaranteed.Please view the images for your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , struck in Rome, 216 A.D. Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with halo and cuirass to the right.Reverse: PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Sol standing left, right hand raised, globe in left hand.Ref.: RIC 281a. mm, 5.03 grams. Authenticity guaranteed.Please see images for an own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire, silver Antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver Antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, 216 A.D. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown, facing right.PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Sol standing and facing left, right hand raised, globe in left hand.RIC 281a; mm, 5.19 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, AD 216ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown, facing right.PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Serapis standing to the left with sceptre in left hand, right hand raisedRIC 280d; 24 mm, 5.14 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus, . Denarius (silver, 20 mm, 3.28 g), Rome, .IMP ANTONINVS AVG; laurelled, armoured and draped bust facing right, reverse.PROVID DEORVM Providentia facing left leaning against a short pillar, pointing with a stick to a globe in front of her and a cornucopia in her hand.Cohen 245. RIC 130. AAfter Macrinus Caracalla performed the assassination and became emperor, Julia Maesa started a propaganda feud against him by claiming that her 14 years old grandson Elagabalus was an extramarital child of Caracalla.This had an immediate effect, and soon Macrinus was killed.Julia Maesa was the sister of Julia Domna, Caracalla's mother.Elagabalus took the same name as Caracalla:Marcus Aurelius Antonius. His popularity faded due to him being publicly open about his homosexuality, and due to the imposing of the worshipping of the sun on the Romans.When this came to the attention of Julia Maesa, she had Elagabalus and her daughter Julia Soaemias killed, and her other grandson, Alexander Severus, was crowned as emperor.Louis Couperus wrote a novel on his life: "The Mountain of Light". Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

Denarius (3.42 g, 18 mm), Rome 70/2. Obv.: IMP CAES VESP AVG PM, laced head to the right. Rv. TRI POT II COS III PP, Pax sitting to the left with branch and goddess. RIC:39, C:566The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea, among others. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasian were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasian as emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled leader and Rome prospered. He had the Colosseum built, for example. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Emperor Alexander

Severus Alexander ( A.D.). AR Denarius (20 mm, 3.2 g), Roma (Rome), A.D. Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laurelled, armoured and draped bust facing right. Reverse side: ANNOVA AVG, Annona facing left with ears of corn above modius. RIC IV, 2, p. .Severus Alexander was the beloved nephew of Elagabalus and was elevated to Caesar when he still was emperor. His popularity grew steadily and Elagabalus began to see him as a threat. Elagabalus tried to kill him, but the army chose the side of Severus Alexander and Elagabalus was assassinated. Thirteen years of relative peace followed. It was the first time since Marcus Aurelius that the emperor was so renowned for the love of art and prosperity he brought. His only and later fatal flaw was his adoration for his mother Julia Mamaea. Her involvement in state affairs was a growing source of aggravation for the military and the Senate, and ultimately led to both of them being killed. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracella

Caracalla , AR Denarius Rome 214 ADANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; laureate bust r.PM TR P XVII COS IIII PP; Jupiter standing to the left with lightning and sceptre, eagle on the left.RIC mm, 2.72 gram.This coin can be dated to the exact year because Caracalla was serving his 17th people's court in 214 (TR P XVII – “tribunicia potestas 17”). In 215, his coins say TR P XVIIIAuthenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Emperor Severus

Silver denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander ( A.D.) minted in Rome 226 A.D.Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG; laurelled and draped bust to the rightReverse: PM TR P V COS II PP; Mars running r. wih trophy and spearRef: RIC mm, 3.02 g.Provenance: ex collection Freimut Hüther (), Germany, collected since the s, with tag.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Vespasian (

VESPASIAN () Denarius. Rome.Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laurelled head facing right.Reverse: VESTA. Vesta facing right with simpulum and sceptre.RIC² 360.Condition: Very Fine.Weight: 2.6 g Diameter: 17 mm The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea, among others. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasian were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasian as emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled leader and Rome prospered. He had the Colosseum built, for example. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

Roman Empire – silver denarius of emperor Severus

Alexander AD . RomeDenar AR20 mm, 3.47 g.IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureled and draped bust to the right / VIRT-VS AVG, Virtus to the right, with helmet, spear and shield.Extremely Fine. BMC 278; Cohen 576; RIC 182.Severus Alexander was the beloved cousin of Elagabalus and was exalted to Caesar when he was still emperor. His popularity grew steadily and Elagabalus began to see him as a threat. Elagabalus tried to kill him, but the army chose the side of Severus Alexander and Elagabalus was assassinated. Thirteen years of relative peace followed. It was the first time since Marcus Aurelius that an emperor was sopopular, both for his love of art and the prosperity he brought. His only, and later fatal, flaw was his adoration of his mother Julia Mamaea. Her involvement in state affairs was a growing source of aggravation for the military and the Senate, and ultimately led to both of them being killed. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

Denomination: AR denarius.Condition: Very Fine. Size: 18 mm. Weight: 3.3 gPeriod: 76aCMinted in: RomeExergue: -.-Front: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG laureate bust facing right Vespasian as Augustus.Case back: IOVIS CVSTOSJupiter withscepter and patera over altar. Jupiter the Watchful.Reference: RIC II, 849. The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea, among others. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasian were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasian as emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled leader and Rome prospered. He had the Colosseum built, for example. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

Roman Empire - Silver Denarius of emperor Trajan (

Silver Denarius of emperor Trajan ( A.D.), struck in RomeIMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M [TR P COS VI PP]; draped bust with laurel wreath right.SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Pillar of Trajan; statue of emperor on top, two eagles at sides of baseRef: RIC mm, 3.15 g Silver-toneProvenance: collection Freimut Hüther (), Germany, collected since the s, with his tag.Authenticity guaranteed.Please view the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Hadrian (

Silver denarius of emperor Hadrian, AD , minted in Rome AD .Front: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS; Bust with laurel wreath to the right.Reverse: ROMVLO CONDITORI; Romulus, founder of the city of Rome, walking to the right, holding a big trophy and a spear.Ref.: RIC mm, 2.86 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

VESPASIAN () Denarius. Rome.Front: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laurelled head facing right.Reverse: VESTA. Vesta facing right with simpulum and sceptre.RIC² 360.Condition: Very FineWeight: 3.30 g Diameter: 17 mm The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea, among others. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasian were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasian as emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He had the Colosseum built, among others... Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus ( A.D.). AR Denarius (20 mm, 3.5 g), Roma (Rome).Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laurelled, draped and armoured bust facing right. Reverse: TEMPORVM FELICITAS, Felicitas facing left, with caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV, 2, p. .After Macrinus killed Caracalla and became emperor, Julia Maesa started a propaganda battle against him by claiming that her 14-year-old grandson Elagabalus was an extramarital child of Caracalla.This had its effect, and pretty soon Macrinus was killed. Julia Maesa was the sister of Julia Domna, Caracella's mother.His popularity faded due to him being publicly open about his homosexuality, and because he imposed sun worship on the Romans.When Julia Maesa noticed this, she had Elagabalus and her daughter Julia Soaemias killed. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus AR Denarius. Rome, A.D. IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laurelled and draped bust facing right / P M TR P II COS II P P, Providentia leans against a pillar with crossed legs.In her hand a stick pointing to a globe.In her other hand a cornucopia RIC 23; RSC g; 21 mm Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Trajan ,

Silver Denarius of emperor Trajan , minted in Rome Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P; lauded bust to the right, draped shoulder to the leftReverse: COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC; Victoria facing left with wreath and palm branch on a stack of shieldsRIC II mm, 2,96 gram. Silver toneProvenance: Dutch collection, bought from Van Der Dussen, april Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Emperor Severus

Silver denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander ( A.D.) minted in Rome 226 A.D.Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG; honored and draped bust to the rightReverse: PM TR P V COS II PP; Alexander standing to the left, sacrificing with sacrificial bowl above altarRef.: RIC mm, 2.76 gram.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

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