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Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus, . Denarius (silver, 18 mm, 2.82 g), Rome, A.D. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG laurelled and draped bust facing right, reverse VICTORIA AVG Victoria to the left with two shields, an open laurel wreath in her hands; star in the left field. BMC 239. Cohen 300. RIC 161After 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

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

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Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Elagabalus

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,

Roman Empire - silver denarius of Emperor Elagabalus,

Elagabalus ( A.D.). AR Denarius minted in Rome 219 A.D. Front: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laurelled and draped bust facing right. Reverse: PM TR P II COS II PP, Pax running left with olive branch and scepter Ref: RIC mm, 3,25 g. This coin is sold under a warranty of authenticity. Please see the photos to form your own impression. Lot will be registered, carefully packagedand shipped with TaT. Read More

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Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Elagabalus

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 - AR Denarius of emperor Elagabalus (

Roman Empire - AR Denarius of emperor Elagabalus (

Click here to view this lot Roman Empire - AR Denarius of emperor Elagabalus ( AD). Minted in Rome, 219 AD. 3.4 g, 18 mm Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laurelled and draped bust facing right. Reverse side: VICTORIA AVG, Victoria walking to the left with a wreath in her right hand and a palm branch in her left hand. Ref: RIC 162; Cohen 304. Please see the images for a good impression. Lot will be shipped by registered letter post, using PostNL. Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

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Roman Empire - Silver Antoninianus of emperor Elagabalus

Roman Empire - Silver Antoninianus of emperor Elagabalus

Roman Empire - Silver Antoninianus of emperor Elagabalus , struck in Rome 219 A.D.Front: IMP ANTONINVS AVG; draped bust with cuirass and halo crown facing rightReverse: PM TR P II COS II PP; Providentia standing to the left, leaning on a pillar, with horn of plenty and staff; globe at left footRIC 22. Silver-tone.23 mm, 5.20 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 Elagabalus

Roman Empire – Silver antoninianus of emperor Elagabalus

Denomination: AR Antoninianus Condition:Very fine, the coin has a beautiful shine (hard to see in a photo). Size: 23 mm Weight: 4.16 grams Period: 207 A.D. Minted in: Rome Exergue: -.- Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, draped bust with cuirass, facing right, radiate crown Reverse: SALVS ANTONINI AVG, Salus facing right, feeding snake from patera. Health of the Antonini Reference: RIC 138After 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

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Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Emperor Severus

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 HΓΌther (), 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 (

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

Vespasian ( A.D.) AR Denarius (18 mm, 3.42 g), Rome, 75 A.D.Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laurelled head facing rightReverse:PON MAX TR P COS VI, Pax facing left, with a branchRIC II, 772.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

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Roman Empire – silver denarius of emperor Severus

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 Caracella

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 – β€œtribunicia 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

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Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Trajan ,

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 Vespasian (

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

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Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Emperor Alexander

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 Vespasian (

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

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Roman Empire - Silver Denarius of Emperor Vespasianus (

The eagle is the symbol of the stability of the Roman Empire.Vespasianus a. D. Denarius 76 a. D. Rome. 2.9 g, 18 mm Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, head with laurel wreath tot the left Rev.: COS-VIII, eagle on a decorated base to the left. RIC 848; BMC 184; BN 155The 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, among others, Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea. 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 Vespasianus were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasianus as emperor. Vespasianus went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasianus 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 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

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Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Emperor Hadrianus

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Emperor Hadrianus

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Emperor Hadrianus ( A.D.) minted in Rome, A.D.Front: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS; laurelled bust facing rightReverse: COS III; Spes sanding to the left with flower, lifting a tip of her robeRef: RIC 100 (rarity 'R' in RIC).19 mm, 3,24 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 (

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Vespasian (

VESPASIAN () Denarius. Rome.Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laureate head facing right.Reverse: VESTA. Vesta facing right with simpulum and sceptre.RICΒ² 360.Condition: Very FineWeight: 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, among others, Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea. 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 Vespasianus were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasianus as emperor. Vespasianus went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasianus 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

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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 HΓΌther (), 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 (

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

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Roman Empire - Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

Vespasian A. D. Denarius 71 A. D. Rom. 3.33 g, 18 mm.Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M laureate bust facing right. Reverse: TRI-POT, Vesta facing left, with simpulum.RIC 46; C. 561. 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, among others, Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the 'Judea Capta' reverse are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after him, Vitellius rose to power. Vespasian's soldiers didn't accept that, and chose Vespasian as their emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he'd reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled statesman and Rome prospered under his leadership. He had the Colosseum built, amongst others. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Emperor Severus

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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Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

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.RICΒ² 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

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