Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits

Bertolami Fine Art - The Emblem Prague Hotel - 19, Platnéřská 111/19, Staré Město 19, 111 00 Prague

Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits

Tuesday 12 March 2024 hours 15:00 (UTC +01:00)
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  • Augustus (Octavian, 27 BC-14 AD), Quinarius, uncertain Italian mint, 29-27 BC; AR (g 1,38; mm 13,86)
    Lot 1

    Augustus (Octavian, 27 BC-14 AD), Quinarius, uncertain Italian mint, 29-27 BC; AR (g 1,38; mm 13,86); CAESAR IMP VII, bare head r., Rv. ASIA RECEPTA, Victory standing l. on cista mystica between two serpents erect. RIC 276; C 14. About extremely fine. Two minor scratches on obverse.

  • Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 19-18 BC; AR (g 3,61; mm 18,2)
    Lot 2

    Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 19-18 BC; AR (g 3,61; mm 18,2); CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head l., Rv. OB CIVIS above, SERVATOS below, oak wreath with medallion at top, knotted at bottom with the two strings of the tie rising upwards. RIC 40b; C 211. About extremely fine / extremely fine.

  • Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius struck with P. Petronius Turpilianus, Rome, 18 BC; AR (g 3,75; mm 21,2)
    Lot 3

    Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius struck with P. Petronius Turpilianus, Rome, 18 BC; AR (g 3,75; mm 21,2); CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus r., Rv. TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR, star above crescent moon. RIC 300; C 495. Good extremely fine.

  • Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 18 BC; AR (g 3,63; mm 18,9)
    Lot 4

    Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 18 BC; AR (g 3,63; mm 18,9); CAESARI AVGVSTO, laureate head r., Rv. MAR-VLT across field, legionary eagle between standards in circular, hexastyle temple twith domed roof. RIC 105a; C 190. Good very fine.

  • Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, c. 18 BC; AR (g 3,72; mm 18,5)
    Lot 5

    Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, c. 18 BC; AR (g 3,72; mm 18,5); SPQR IMP CAESARI AVG COS XI TRI POT VI, bare head right, Rv. CIVIB ET SIGN MILIT A PART RECVP, triumphal arch facing, surmounted by triumphal quadriga; figures standing on either side, one holding legionary aquila, the other a bow. RIC 136; C 83. About extremely fine / extremely fine.

  • Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Lugdunum, 15-13 BC; AR (g 3,80; mm 18,3)
    Lot 6

    Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Lugdunum, 15-13 BC; AR (g 3,80; mm 18,3); AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head r., Rv. Apollo Citharoedus in long drapery standing l., holding plectrum and lyre; IMP-X across fields, ACT in exergue. RIC 171a; C 144. About extremely fine.

  • Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Rome, 13 BC; AR (g 3,91 g; mm 19)
    Lot 7

    Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Rome, 13 BC; AR (g 3,91 g; mm 19); AVGVSTVS CAESAR, bare head r., Rv. C ANTISTIVS REGINVS, simpulum and lituus above tripod and patera; IIIVIR below. RIC 410; C. 347. Good extremely fine.

  • Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Rome, 12 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 20)
    Lot 8

    Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Rome, 12 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 20); AVGVSTVS, bare head r. / L CANINIVS GALLVS III VIR, German, wearing long hair and beard, naked but for a cloak over shoulders, kneeling r. on right knee, in attitude of submission, offering up vexillum in right hand, left hand extended below left knee. RIC 416; C 383. Good extremely fine.

  • Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Lugdunum, 11-10 BC; AR (g 3,05; mm 19,9)
    Lot 9

    Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Lugdunum, 11-10 BC; AR (g 3,05; mm 19,9); AVGVSTVS DIVI F, laureate head l., Rv. bull butting l., IMP XII in ex. RIC 189b; C 161. Refined style; extremely fine / good extremely fine.

  • Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Lugdunum, 9-8 BC; AR (g 3,87; mm 18)
    Lot 10

    Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Lugdunum, 9-8 BC; AR (g 3,87; mm 18); AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head r., Rv. [C CAES], C. Caesar on horseback galloping r., eagle between vexilla behind; AVGVS dot F below. RIC 199; C 40. Good very fine.

  • Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), As struck with M. Salvius Otho, Rome, c. 7 BC; Æ (g 11,22; mm 26)
    Lot 11

    Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), As struck with M. Salvius Otho, Rome, c. 7 BC; Æ (g 11,22; mm 26); CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT, bare head l., Rv. M SALVIVS OTHO IIIVIR AAAFF, around S C. RIC 432. Dark patina; about extremely fine.

  • Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Bronze, Gaul: Nemausus, AD 10-14; Æ (g 13,17; mm 28)
    Lot 12

    Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Bronze, Gaul: Nemausus, AD 10-14; Æ (g 13,17; mm 28); IMP / DIVI F, heads of Agrippa and Augustus back to back; in field, P - P, Rv. COL - NEM, palm branch with wreath on top; before, chained crocodile r. RIC 160; RPC 525. Green patina with brown hues; minor die scratches; extremely fine.

  • Divus Augustus, Sestertius struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. AD 34-35; Æ (g 25,10; mm 35)
    Lot 13

    Divus Augustus, Sestertius struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. AD 34-35; Æ (g 25,10; mm 35); DIVO AVGVSTO SPQR, shield inscribed OB / CIVES / SER in oak-wreath supported by capricorns; below, globe, Rv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXVI, around S C. RIC 57. Very rare. Riverine tone; about extremely fine.

  • Divus Augustus, Dupondius struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. AD 22-26; Æ (g 15,20; mm 27)
    Lot 14

    Divus Augustus, Dupondius struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. AD 22-26; Æ (g 15,20; mm 27); DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head l., Rv. S C, in oak wreath. RIC 79; C 252. Riverine patina; bold portrait; good extremely fine.

  • Divus Augustus, Dupondius struck under Gaius (Caligula), Rome, AD 37-41; Æ (g 15,30; mm 28)
    Lot 15

    Divus Augustus, Dupondius struck under Gaius (Caligula), Rome, AD 37-41; Æ (g 15,30; mm 28); DIVVS AVGVSTVS, radiate head l.; in field, S - C, Rv. CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R, Gaius (or Augustus) seated l. on curule chair, holding branch and globe. RIC 56; C 87. Glossy, green patina with reddish hues; untouched surfaces; good extremely fine.

  • Divus Augustus, As struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. AD 22-30; Æ (g 10,45; mm 29)
    Lot 16

    Divus Augustus, As struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. AD 22-30; Æ (g 10,45; mm 29); DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head l., Rv. Altar enclosure with double panelled door; in field, S - C; in ex. PROVIDENT. RIC 81; C 228. Riverine patina; good extremely fine.

  • Divus Augustus, As struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. AD 22-30; Æ (g 11,30; mm 27)
    Lot 17

    Divus Augustus, As struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. AD 22-30; Æ (g 11,30; mm 27); DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head l., Rv. Altar enclosure with double panelled door; in field, S - C; in ex. PROVIDENT. RIC 81; C 228. Brown tone; expressive portrait; good extremely fine.

  • Divus Augustus, As struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. AD 34-37; Æ (g 10,72; mm 29)
    Lot 18

    Divus Augustus, As struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. AD 34-37; Æ (g 10,72; mm 29); DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head l., Rv. Winged thunderbolt; in field, S - C. RIC 83; C 249. Riverine patina; good extremely fine / about Fdc.

  • Tiberius Caesar, As struck under Augustus, Rome, AD 10-11; Æ (g 10,70; mm 28)
    Lot 19

    Tiberius Caesar, As struck under Augustus, Rome, AD 10-11; Æ (g 10,70; mm 28); TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT - V, bare head r., Rv. PONTIFEX TRIBVN POTESTATE XII, around S C. RIC 469; C 27. Dark patina; about extremely fine / extremely fine.

  • Tiberius Caesar, Semis struck under Augustus, Lugdunum, c. AD 12-14; Æ (g 4,55; mm 18)
    Lot 20

    Tiberius Caesar, Semis struck under Augustus, Lugdunum, c. AD 12-14; Æ (g 4,55; mm 18); T CAESAR AVGVST - F IMPERAT VII, laureate head r., Rv. Front elevation of the Altar of Lugdunum, decorated with the corona civica between laurels and flanked by nude male figures; to l. and r., Victories on columns, facing one another; in ex. ROM ET AVG. RIC 246; C 38. Rare. Dark riverine tone; about extremely fine.

  • Tiberius (14-37), Aureus, Lugdunum, c. AD 14-17; AV (g 7,87; mm 19)
    Lot 21

    Tiberius (14-37), Aureus, Lugdunum, c. AD 14-17; AV (g 7,87; mm 19); TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. MAXIM - PONTIF, Livia-Pax seated on throne r., holding sceptre and branch. RIC 29; C 15; Calicò 305. Nice portrait; about extremely fine.

  • Tiberius (14-37), Denarius, Lugdunum, AD 36-37; AR (g 3,67; mm 19,2)
    Lot 22

    Tiberius (14-37), Denarius, Lugdunum, AD 36-37; AR (g 3,67; mm 19,2); TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r. / PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, holding branch and sceptre, seated r. on throne with ornate legs, single line below. RIC 30; C 16. Good extremely fine.

  • Tiberius (14-37), Denarius, Lugdunum, c. AD 14-37; AR (g 3,58; mm 18,9)
    Lot 23

    Tiberius (14-37), Denarius, Lugdunum, c. AD 14-37; AR (g 3,58; mm 18,9); TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. PONTIF MAXIM, female figure seated r., r. holding long vertical sceptre, l. branch, throne legs ornamented, single line below. RIC 30; C 16. Good extremely fine.

  • Tiberius (14-37), Denarius, Lugdunum, AD 36-37; AR (g 3,88; mm 20)
    Lot 24

    Tiberius (14-37), Denarius, Lugdunum, AD 36-37; AR (g 3,88; mm 20); TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, holding branch and sceptre, seated r. on chair with plain legs. RIC 26; C 16. About extremely fine.

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Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits

Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits

Sessions

  • 12 March 2024 hours 15:00 Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits (1 - 507)

Exhibition

The lots will be show from 10 to 11 March 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm and from 2:00pm to 6:00pm CET and 12 March 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the following address:

The Emblem Prague Hotel

19, Platnéřská 111/19, Staré Město,

111 00 Prague,

Czech Republic


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The purchasers of the winning lots will be able to choose between the following payment options:

bank cheque or cashier’s check in favour of Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o., only for customers who have already purchased from us in the past, with surcharge of € 10 for foreign checks.

Paypal.

 Wire bank transfers may be made to Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o. with surcharge of € 10 for outside European

cash (up to legal limit)


Please note: Invoices paid by cheque, cash or bank transfer are exempt from the 3.5% of administration fees.

Payment of purchased items must be made within 7 days from receipt of the invoice. If the invoice hasn’t been paid within 30 days following adjudication, will be charged a penalty of 1%/month on the amount of the unpaid invoice.


Additional costs

Shipping costs and additional customs duties are to be borne by the buyer. In the event that, due to unjustified complaints, the goods should be returned to Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o., the customs duties and shipping costs shall be incurred by the customer.


Buyer's Premium

The purchaser shall pay Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o. an auction fee equal to 25% of the hammer price of each lot.

More information

Info for Auction 279: March 2024

How to participate 

You may participate in the following ways: in person at the premises where the auction will be held; by telephone; online after registering on our website www.bertolamifineart.cz; by placing an absentee bid.

Attendance in the auction room

The auction will be held on March 12, 2024 starting at 3:00 pm CET at

The Emblem Prague Hotel

19, Platnéřská 111/19, Staré Město,

111 00 Prague,

Czech Republic


Unacquainted customers who have not already registered must provide a valid identity document.


Telephone bidding

You can place your bids during the auction by telephone, with the assistance of one of our operators. In order to take part in the telephone bidding, you must make a reservation by 10:00 am CET on 12 March, 2024, specifying the lots you wish to bid for and your telephone number. Customers who have booked this way will be called at the number they have indicated a few lots before those for which they have expressed interest.


A telephone bid reservation has the value of a written absentee bid at the starting price as indicated in the catalogue.

To book your phone bidding: fill out the appropriate form to be sent to info@bertolamifineart.cz


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You can place your bids during the auction by logging on to our website www.bertolamifineart.cz


Absentee bid

The following methods of participation are available:

- online upon registration on our website www.bertolamifineart.cz until 12:00pm CET of 12 March, 2024

- on our partner portals (Sixbid, Numisbids and Numis24) until 10:00am CET of 12 March, 2024.

- by a written offer to be received by 10:00am CEST on 12 March, 2024 to be sent to info@bertolamifineart.cz or must be delivered to our office.


The minimum bid for each lot is the starting price shown in our website.

In the event of:

One single pre-auction bid on a lot

In the absence of bids during the auction, the lot will be awarded at the starting bid even if the sole bid received is higher (the amount of the pre-auction bid indicates the maximum bid the bidder is willing to place.


Example: Starting bid € 1,000 – Single pre-sale bid € 1,500 – Award at € 1,000

Multiple pre-auction bids of the same amount on the same lot

If no bids are raised during the auction, the lot will be awarded to the earlier bidder.

Multiple pre-auction bids of different amounts on the same lot

If there are no bids during the auction, the lot will be awarded to the highest bidder. The hammer price is calculated by adding to the amount of the next lowest bid an increment set out in the table below.


Example: customer A bid € 1,200 - customer B bid € 1,800. Customer B does not win at the award price of € 1,800 but at € 1,300. In other words, the automatic increase of € 100 provided for in the table is applied to the amount of the next lowest bid when the bids are within the € 1,000-1,999 bracket.


Lots Exhibition

The lots will be show from 10 to 11 March 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm and from 2:00pm to 6:00pm CET and 12 March 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the following address:

The Emblem Prague Hotel

19, Platnéřská 111/19, Staré Město,

111 00 Prague,

Czech Republic


Payment methods

The purchasers of the winning lots will be able to choose between the following payment options:

bank cheque or cashier’s check in favour of Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o., only for customers who have already purchased from us in the past, with surcharge of € 10 for foreign checks.

Paypal.

 Wire bank transfers may be made to Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o. with surcharge of € 10 for outside European

cash (up to legal limit)


Please note: Invoices paid by cheque, cash or bank transfer are exempt from the 3.5% of administration fees.

Payment of purchased items must be made within 7 days from receipt of the invoice. If the invoice hasn’t been paid within 30 days following adjudication, will be charged a penalty of 1%/month on the amount of the unpaid invoice.


Buyer’s premium

The purchaser shall pay Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o. an auction fee equal to 25% of the hammer price of each lot. All lots purchased on the Live-bidding of our website (www.bertolamifineart.cz) are subject to an increment of 1,5% on the hammer price.


Additional costs

Shipping costs and additional customs duties are to be borne by the buyer. In the event that, due to unjustified complaints, the goods should be returned to Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o., the customs duties and shipping costs shall be incurred by the customer.


Conditions of Sale

The conditions of sale that govern the relationship between Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o. and the customers taking part in our auctions are displayed in each catalogue. As these conditions are automatically accepted from the moment you participate in the auction, please read them carefully.

In the event of a discrepancy between the conditions of sale published in the printed or pdf catalogue and the version that appears in the online catalogue, the online version shall prevail. 


Publication of auction results

The winning bids will be published by Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o. on the website www.bertolamifineart.cz, for information purposes only, within 10 days of the closing date.

Authenticity

- All coins are guaranteed authentic.

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