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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  • Lucius Verus (161-169), Sestertius, Rome, AD 164-165; Æ (g 27,00; mm 31)
    Lot 290

    Lucius Verus (161-169), Sestertius, Rome, AD 164-165; Æ (g 27,00; mm 31); L AVREL VERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS, laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. TR POT V - IMP II - COS II, Verus standing l., between four trophies holding sceptre; in ex. S C. RIC 1426; C 188. Scarce. Dark green patina with light green hues; about extremely fine.

  • Divus Lucius Verus, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, after AD 169; Æ (g 21,19; mm 32)
    Lot 291

    Divus Lucius Verus, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, after AD 169; Æ (g 21,19; mm 32); DIVVS - VERVS, bare head r., Rv. CONSECRATIO, eagle standing r., head l., on starring globe; in field, S - C. RIC 1509; C 56. Brownish patina with red hues; elegant portrait; good extremely fine.

  • Lucilla, Denarius struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, Rome, AD 161-162; AR (g 3,63; mm 18,6)
    Lot 292

    Lucilla, Denarius struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, Rome, AD 161-162; AR (g 3,63; mm 18,6); LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust r., Rv. DIANA LVCIFERA, Diana Lucifera standing l., holding torch in both hands. RIC 762; C 14. Good extremely fine / about Fdc.

  • Lucilla, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, c. AD 164-169; Æ (g 23,45; mm 30)
    Lot 293

    Lucilla, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, c. AD 164-169; Æ (g 23,45; mm 30); LVCILLAE AVG - ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust r., Rv. VE - NVS, Venus standing l. holding apple and drawing robe over her shoulder; in field, S - C. RIC 1767 var (obverse legend); C 77. Dark green patina; lovely portrait; good extremely fine.

  • Lucilla, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, c. AD 164-169; Æ (g 25,60; mm 30)
    Lot 294

    Lucilla, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, c. AD 164-169; Æ (g 25,60; mm 30); LVCILLAE AVG - ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust r., Rv. HIL - A - R - ITAS, Hilaritas standing l., holding long palm branch and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC 1742; C 31. Dark patina; about extremely fine.

  • Lucilla, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, c. AD 164-169; Æ (g 22,89; mm 31)
    Lot 295

    Lucilla, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, c. AD 164-169; Æ (g 22,89; mm 31); LVCILLAE AVG - ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust r., Rv. V - ES - TA, Vesta standing l. by altar, holding simpulum and palladium; in field, S - C. RIC 1779; C 94. Glossy, light green patina; delicate portrait; about extremely fine.

  • Lucilla, As struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, c. AD 164-169; Æ (g 12,15; mm 25)
    Lot 296

    Lucilla, As struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, c. AD 164-169; Æ (g 12,15; mm 25); LVCILLAE AVG - ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust r., Rv. VE - N - VS, Venus seated l., holding Victory and sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 1774 var or 1777 var (obverse legend). Dark green patina; good extremely fine.

  • Commodus Caesar, As struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, AD 166-167; Æ (g 12,18; mm 27)
    Lot 297

    Commodus Caesar, As struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, AD 166-167; Æ (g 12,18; mm 27); COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM COS, draped bust r., Rv. PRINCIPI - IVVENTVTIS, clasped hands holding aquila on prow; in field, S - C. RIC 1549. Green patina; about extremely fine.

  • Commodus (177-192), Denarius, Rome, AD 189; AR (g 2,81; mm 18,65)
    Lot 298

    Commodus (177-192), Denarius, Rome, AD 189; AR (g 2,81; mm 18,65); M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, laureate bust r., Rv. LAETITIAE AVG, Laetitia standing left, holding corn-ears and rudder on globe. RIC 201; C 279. Good extremely fine / about Fdc. Refined style.

  • Commodus (177-192), Denarius, Rome, AD 190; AR (g 2,93; mm 17,2)
    Lot 299

    Commodus (177-192), Denarius, Rome, AD 190; AR (g 2,93; mm 17,2); M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT P P, laureate head r., Rv. LIB AVG P M TR P XV COS VI, Libertas standing l., holding pileus and rod. RIC 208; C 278. Good extremely fine / about Fdc. Minor flan crack.

  • Crispina, Denarius struck under Commodus, Rome, AD 178-182; AR (g 3,11; mm 18,3)
    Lot 300

    Crispina, Denarius struck under Commodus, Rome, AD 178-182; AR (g 3,11; mm 18,3); CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust r., Rv. VENVS, Venus standing l., holding an apple and drawing drapery from left shoulder. RIC 286a; C 35. Good extremely fine / about Fdc.

  • Crispina, Sestertius struck under Commodus, Rome, c. AD 178-191; Æ (g 20,88; mm 29)
    Lot 301

    Crispina, Sestertius struck under Commodus, Rome, c. AD 178-191; Æ (g 20,88; mm 29); CRISPINA - AVGVSTA, draped bust r., Rv. PVDI - CITIA, Pudicitia seated l., hand on breast; in field, S - C. RIC 670; C 30. Dark patina; about extremely fine.

  • Crispina, Sestertius struck under Commodus, Rome, c. AD 178-191; Æ (g 25,82; mm 31)
    Lot 302


    Crispina, Sestertius struck under Commodus, Rome, c. AD 178-191; Æ (g 25,82; mm 31); CRISPINA - AVGVSTA, draped bust r., Rv. CONCORDIA, Concordia seated l., holding patera and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC 665; C 6.Sandy patina with yellow hues; about extremely fine / extremely fine.



  • Crispina, Dupondius or As struck under Commodus, Rome, c. AD 178-191; Æ (g 12,65; mm 26)
    Lot 303

    Crispina, Dupondius or As struck under Commodus, Rome, c. AD 178-191; Æ (g 12,65; mm 26); CRISPINA - AVGVSTA, draped bust r., Rv. IVNO - L - VCINA, Juno standing l., holding patera and sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 680; C 24. Untouched dark green patina; extremely fine.

  • Pertinax (193), Denarius, Rome, January 1st-March 28th AD 193; AR (g 2,80; mm 18)
    Lot 304

    Pertinax (193), Denarius, Rome, January 1st-March 28th AD 193; AR (g 2,80; mm 18); [IMP] CAES P HELV PERTIN AV[G], Laureate and bearded head r., Rv. LAETITIA TEMPOR COS II, Laetitia, draped and diademed, standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a scepter in her left. RIC 4a; C 20; BMC 8. About extremely fine.

  • Pertinax (193), Denarius, Rome, January 1st-March 28th AD 193. AR (g 3,16; mm 17,6)
    Lot 305

    Pertinax (193), Denarius, Rome, January 1st-March 28th AD 193. AR (g 3,16; mm 17,6); IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG, laureate head r., Rv. OPI DIVIN TR P COS II, Ops seated l., holding two grain ears in right hand, resting left on seat of chair. RIC 8a; C 33. About extremely fine / extremely fine.

  • Pertinax (193), Denarius, Rome, January 1st-March 28th AD 193; AR (g 3,46; mm 18,62)
    Lot 306

    Pertinax (193), Denarius, Rome, January 1st-March 28th AD 193; AR (g 3,46; mm 18,62); IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG, laureate and bearded head r. / VOT DECEN TR P COS II, Pertinax, togate and veiled, sacrificing l. from patera over tripod altar and holding roll. RIC 13a; C 56; BMC 24. About extremely fine.

  • Didius Julianus (193), Denarius, Rome, March 28th-May AD 193; AR (g 2,95; mm 17,9)
    Lot 307

    Didius Julianus (193), Denarius, Rome, March 28th-May AD 193; AR (g 2,95; mm 17,9); IMP CAES DID IVLIAN AVG, laureate head r., Rv. RECTOR ORBIS, Didius Julianus, togate, standing l., holding globe in outstretched r. hand and roll in l. RIC 3; C 15. Good extremely fine / about Fdc. Refined style.

  • Didius Julianus (193), Dupondius, Rome, March-May AD 193; Æ (g 9,78; mm 23)
    Lot 308

    Didius Julianus (193), Dupondius, Rome, March-May AD 193; Æ (g 9,78; mm 23); IMP CAES M DID IVLIAN AVG, radiate head r., Rv. P M TR - P COS, Fortuna standing l., holding rudder on globe and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC 12; C 13. Very rare. Dark green patina with lighter hues; good very fine.

  • Clodius Albinus Caesar (193-197), Denarius, Ludgunum, AD 195 or 196-197; AR (g 2,52; mm 17,75)
    Lot 309

    Clodius Albinus Caesar (193-197), Denarius, Ludgunum, AD 195 or 196-197; AR (g 2,52; mm 17,75); IMP CAES D CLO SEP ALB AVG Laureate head r., Rv. VICT AVG COS II, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC 43c; C 79b. Extremely fine / about Fdc.

  • Clodius Albinus Caesar (193-197), Denarius, Rome, undated (AD 193-194 or 195) AR (g 3,53; mm 18,2)
    Lot 310

    Clodius Albinus Caesar (193-197), Denarius, Rome, undated (AD 193-194 or 195); AR (g 3,53; mm 18,2); D CLOD SEP[T] ALBIN CAES, bare head r., Rv. ROMAE AE-TERNAE, Roma seated left, holding palladium and scepter, shield at her side. RIC 11b; BMCRE 43; C 61. Extremely fine.

  • Septimius Severus (193-211), As, Rome, AD 194; Æ (g 11,37; mm 26)
    Lot 311

    Septimius Severus (193-211), As, Rome, AD 194; Æ (g 11,37; mm 26); L SEPT SEV PE - RT AVG IMP IIII, laureate head r., Rv. APOLLINI AVGVSTO, Apollo standing l., holding patera and lyre; in field, S - C. RIC 682; C 44. Extremely rare. Light green patina; elegant portrait; good extremely fine.

  • Septimius Severus (193-211), Sestertius, Rome, AD 196; Æ (g 24,68; mm 32)
    Lot 312


    Septimius Severus (193-211), Sestertius, Rome, AD 196; Æ (g 24,68; mm 32); L SEPT SEV PERT - AVG IMP VIII, laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. FORTVNAE REDVCI, Fortuna seated l., holding rudder on globe and cornucopia; under throne, wheel; in ex. S C. RIC 720; C 193 var (also draped).Glossy, dark green tone;elegant portrait; about extremely fine / good very fine.

    Ex Mazzini collection (vol. III tav. IX n. 193).


  • Septimius Severus (193-211), Sestertius, Rome, AD 200; Æ (g 21,57; mm 31)
    Lot 313


    Septimius Severus (193-211), Sestertius, Rome, AD 200; Æ (g 21,57; mm 31); SEVERVS AVG - PART MAX, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICT PARTHIC AVGG P M TR P VIIII, Victory advancing r., holding wreath and palm branch; in field, S - C. RIC 754; C -.Very rare. Elegant portrait; dark riverine tone; flan crack; about extremely fine.

    Ex Lanz 100 (20 November 2000 - Leo Benz Collection), lot 40.


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Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits

Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits

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  • 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:

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19, Platnéřská 111/19, Staré Město,

111 00 Prague,

Czech Republic


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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

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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.


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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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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

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

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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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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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