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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  • Galba (68-69), Sestertius, Rome, October AD 68; Æ (g 26,89; mm 34)
    Lot 97

    Galba (68-69), Sestertius, Rome, October AD 68; Æ (g 26,89; mm 34); SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P, laureate head r., Rv. LIBERTAS - PVBLICA, Libertas standing l., holding pileus and vindicta; in field, S - C. RIC 387. Dark green tone; large flan; expressive portrait; good very fine / about extremely fine.

  • Galba (68-69), Sestertius, Rome, November AD 68; Æ (g 25,95; mm 35)
    Lot 98

    Galba (68-69), Sestertius, Rome, November AD 68; Æ (g 25,95; mm 35); SER GALBA IMP - CAES AVG TR P, laureate head r., Rv. Victory walking l., holding palm branch and palladium; in field, S - C. RIC 456. Dark green patina; somewhat smoothed; good very fine / about extremely fine.

  • Otho (69), Denarius, Rome, 15th January-mid-April AD 69; AR (g 3,18; mm 20,05)
    Lot 99

    Otho (69), Denarius, Rome, 15th January-mid-April AD 69; AR (g 3,18; mm 20,05); IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head r., Rv. SECVRI-TAS P R, Securitas standing l., holding wreath and sceptre. RIC 8; C 17. Good extremely fine / about Fdc. Refined style.

  • Vitellius (69), Denarius, Rome, late April-20 December 69; AR (g 3,21; mm 18)
    Lot 100

    Vitellius (69), Denarius, Rome, late April-20 December 69; AR (g 3,21; mm 18); A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head r., Rv. LIBERTAS RESTITVTA, Libertas, draped, standing facing holding pileus and long rod. RIC 105; C 47. About extremely fine / good very fine.

  • Vitellius (69), Dupondius, Rome, late April-20 December AD 69; Æ (g 14,10; mm 28,9)
    Lot 101

    Vitellius (69), Dupondius, Rome, late April-20 December AD 69; Æ (g 14,10; mm 28,9); A VITELLIVS GERMA IMP AVG P M TR P, laureate and draped bust r. / CONCORDIA AVGVSTI, Concordia seated l., holding patera and cornucopia; garlanded altar to left. SC in ex. RIC 162; C 15. Dark green patina. Extremely fine.

  • Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, AD 69-71; AR (g 2,87; mm 18,6)
    Lot 102

    Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, AD 69-71; AR (g 2,87; mm 18,6); IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. COS ITER TR POT, Pax seated l., holding branch in her right hand and caduceus in her left. RIC 10. Good extremely fine / about Fdc.

  • Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, AD 71; AR (g 3,36; mm 18)
    Lot 103

    Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, AD 71; AR (g 3,36; mm 18); IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, laureate head r., Rv. TRI POT II COS III P P, Pax seated l. with cauduceus and branch. RIC 41; C 566. Good extremely fine; bold portrait; high relief.

  • Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 23,69; mm 35)
    Lot 104


    Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 23,69; mm 35); IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III, laureate head r., aegis at point of bust, Rv. RO - MA, Roma standing l., holding Victory and aquila, leaning on trophy; in field, S - C. RIC II 107 corr. (drapery on l. shoulder).Exceptional portrait style; dark green patina; good very fine / about extremely fine.

    Ex Mazzini collection (vol. I tav. LXXIII n. 416).


  • Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 25,40; mm 32)
    Lot 105

    Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 25,40; mm 32); IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head r., Rv. IVDAEA - CAPTA, palm tree; on l., bound male captive standing r.; on r., Jewess seated r. in attitude of mourning; both figures surrounded by arms; in ex. S C. RIC II 233.
    Expressive portrait; riverine tone; good extremely fine.

  • Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 24,86; mm 32)
    Lot 106

    Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 24,86; mm 32); IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head r., Rv. PAX - AVGVSTI, Pax standing l., holding branch and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC II 243. Bold portrait; green patina; somewhat smoothed; otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine.

  • Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 27,74; mm 34)
    Lot 107


    Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 27,74; mm 34); IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head r., Rv. Mars advancing r., holding spear and trophy; in field, S - C. RIC II 199.Expressive portrait; brownish patina; good very fine.

    Published on E. Biaggi, Le preziose patine dei sesterzi di Roma Imperiale, Ivrea, Priuli & Verlucca, 1992 n. 134. Ex Mazzini collection (vol. I tav. LXXIV n. 411).


  • Vespasian (69-79), Quadrans, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 3,28; mm 17)
    Lot 108

    Vespasian (69-79), Quadrans, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 3,28; mm 17); IMP VESPASIAN AVG, trophy of arms, Rv. P M TR P P P COS III, vexillum; S - C across fields. RIC 353; C 344. Untouched; about extremely fine.

  • Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, AD 72-73; AR (g 3,06; mm 17,65)
    Lot 109

    Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, AD 72-73; AR (g 3,06; mm 17,65); IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head r., Rv. AVGVR TRI POT, sacrificial implements: simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus. RIC 356; C 45. Bold portrait; high relief; about Fdc.

  • Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Lugdunum, AD 72; Æ (g 28,55; mm 34)
    Lot 110

    Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Lugdunum, AD 72; Æ (g 28,55; mm 34); IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P COS IIII, laureate head r., globe at point of bust, Rv. T IMP AVG F COS II CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVF F COS DESG II, Titus and Domitian standing facing, each with spear and parazonium; in field, S - C. RIC 1185. Very rare. Brownish tone; strong portrait; somewhat smoothed; otherwise extremely fine.

  • Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, AD 74; AR (g 3,23; mm 18,6)
    Lot 111

    Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, AD 74; AR (g 3,23; mm 18,6); IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. PON MAX TRP COS V, emperor seated r. on curule chair, feet on a low footstool, holding branch and sceptre. RIC II 702; C 364. About Fdc.

  • Vespasian (69-79), Aureus, Rome, AD 77-78; AV (g 7,32; mm 19)
    Lot 112

    Vespasian (69-79), Aureus, Rome, AD 77-78; AV (g 7,32; mm 19); IMP CAESAR - VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. Vespasian standing l., holding sceptre and parazonium, crowned by Victory standing behind him, holding palm branch; in ex. COS VIII. RIC 935; C 130; Calicò 624.A nice portrait struck in high relief; slight die shift on obverse; good extremely fine.

  • Vespasian (69-79), Dupondius for the Syrian monetary circulation, Rome, AD 74; Æ (g 13,16; mm 28)
    Lot 113

    Vespasian (69-79), Dupondius for the Syrian monetary circulation, Rome, AD 74; Æ (g 13,16; mm 28); IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG, laureate head r., Rv. PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS, winged caduceus between crossed cornuacopiae. RIC II 756. Nice portrait; untouched surfaces; brown-green tone; about extremely fine.

  • Titus Caesar, Sestertius struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 72-73; Æ (g 25,35; mm 32)
    Lot 114

    Titus Caesar, Sestertius struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 72-73; Æ (g 25,35; mm 32); T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP IIII PON TR POT II COS II, laureate head r., Rv. Mars advancing r., holding trophy and spear; in field, S - C. RIC II 500. Bold portrait; green patina; small cuprite spots; good very fine.

  • Titus Caesar, Quinarius struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 75; AR (g 1,70; mm 15,75)
    Lot 115

    Titus Caesar, Quinarius struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 75; AR (g 1,70; mm 15,75); T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN (counterclockwise, from lower right), laureate head r., Rv. VICTORIA AVGVSTI (counterclockwise, from top left) Victory seated left holding wreath and palm. RIC 809. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.

  • Titus Caesar, Denarius struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 76; AR (g 2,95; mm 19,03)
    Lot 116

    Titus Caesar, Denarius struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 76; AR (g 2,95; mm 19,03); T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN, laureate head r., Rv. IOVIS CVSTOS, Jupiter standing facing, sacrificing out of patera over altar and holding sceptre. RIC 863; C 106. Good extremely fine / about Fdc.

  • Titus Caesar, Denarius struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 76; AR (g 3,21; mm 19,3)
    Lot 117

    Titus Caesar, Denarius struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 76; AR (g 3,21; mm 19,3); T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS, laureate head r., Rv. COS - V across field, eagle standing front, head left, wings raised, on garlanded altar. RIC 872; C 60. Good extremely fine / about Fdc. Minor flan crack.

  • Titus Caesar, Dupondius for the Syrian monetary circulation, Rome, AD 74; Æ (g 12,90; mm 28)
    Lot 118

    Titus Caesar, Dupondius for the Syrian monetary circulation, Rome, AD 74; Æ (g 12,90; mm 28); T CAESAR IMP PONT, laureate head r., Rv. TR POT COS III CENSOR, winged caduceus between crossed cornuacopiae. RIC II 761. Untouched dark patina with green hues; good very fine.

  • Titus (79-81), Quinarius, Rome, AD 79-80 (1,54 g; 15,4 mm)
    Lot 119

    Titus (79-81), Quinarius, Rome, AD 79-80 (1,54 g; 15,4 mm); IMP TITVS CAES VESPAS[I]AN AVG P M, laureate head r., Rv. VICTORIA AVGVST, Victory walking right, holding wreath and palm. RIC 34; C 356. Extremely fine.

  • Titus (79-81), Denarius, Rome, AD 80; AR (g 3,35; mm 18,3)
    Lot 120

    Titus (79-81), Denarius, Rome, AD 80; AR (g 3,35; mm 18,3); IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM, laureate head r., Rv. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, throne with triangular back. RIC II 24a corr.; C 313. 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:

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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.

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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.


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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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