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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  • Pupienus (238), Sestertius, Rome, c. April - June AD 238; Æ (g 19,15; mm 30)
    Lot 386

    Pupienus (238), Sestertius, Rome, c. April - June AD 238; Æ (g 19,15; mm 30); IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated l., holding patera and double cornucopia; in ex. S C. RIC 20; C 7.Rare. Untouched glossy, dark green patina; bold portrait; good extremely fine / extremely fine.

  • Balbinus (238), Denarius, Rome, c. April - June AD 238; AR (g 2,50; mm 20,8)
    Lot 387

    Balbinus (238), Denarius, Rome, c. April - June AD 238; AR (g 2,50; mm 20,8); IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, Providentia standing l., holding cornucopia and wand over globe set on ground to l. RIC 7; C 23. Good extremely fine.

  • Balbinus (238), Sestertius, c. Rome, April - June AD 238; Æ (g 18,62; mm 30)
    Lot 388

    Balbinus (238), Sestertius, c. Rome, April - June AD 238; Æ (g 18,62; mm 30); IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM, Balbinus, Pupienus and Gordian III seated l. on ornamented platform; behind them, soldier with spear; before, Liberalitas with abacus and cornucopia; on l., citizen mounting the steps; in ex. S C. RIC 14; C 13. Rare. Brown patina with yellow hues; good extremely fine.

  • Balbinus (238), Sestertius, Rome, c. April - June AD 238; Æ (g 18,26; mm 30)
    Lot 389

    Balbinus (238), Sestertius, Rome, c. April - June AD 238; Æ (g 18,26; mm 30); IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR - P COS II P P, emperor standing l., holding branch and parazonium; in field, S - C. RIC 16; C 21. Rare. Dark green patina with reddish hues; extremely fine / good very fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 238-239; Æ (g 21,55; mm 31)
    Lot 390


    Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 238-239; Æ (g 21,55; mm 31); IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing l., holding globe and sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 257a; C 304.Lovely brownish patina; elegant portrait; good extremely fine.

    Ex Mazzini collection (vol. III tav. XC n. 304). 


  • Gordian III (238-244), Denarius, Rome, AD 240; AR (g 2,05; mm 19,6)
    Lot 391

    Gordian III (238-244), Denarius, Rome, AD 240; AR (g 2,05; mm 19,6); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P III COS P P, Gordian riding horse left, holding hand high in salute and sceptre. RIC 81; C 234. Good extremely fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 240; Æ (g 16,37; mm 31)
    Lot 392

    Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 240; Æ (g 16,37; mm 31); IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia seated l., holding patera and double cornucopia; in ex. S C. RIC 278a; C 54. Green patina; double strike on reverse (?); good very fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 240; Æ (g 18,12; mm 31)
    Lot 393

    Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 240; Æ (g 18,12; mm 31); IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LIBERALITAS AVG II, Liberalitas standing l., holding abacus and double cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC 279a; C 144. Untouched dark patina with some green mottling; extremely fine / about extremely fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Quinarius
    Lot 394

    Gordian III (238-244), Quinarius; AR (1,02 g; 17 mm); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PROVID AVG, Providentia standing l., holding sceptre and wand, globe at feet. Apparently unrecorded. Good very fine. Very rare.

  • Gordian III (238-244), As, Rome, AD 240; Æ (g 11,83; mm 25)
    Lot 395

    Gordian III (238-244), As, Rome, AD 240; Æ (g 11,83; mm 25); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC 286b; C 27. Green patina; good very fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Antoninianus, Rome, AD 241-243; AR (g 5,25; mm 22)
    Lot 396

    Gordian III (238-244), Antoninianus, Rome, AD 241-243; AR (g 5,25; mm 22); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Hercules standing r., his right hand on his hip and leaning with his left on club set on rock; lion's skin over his left arm. RIC 95; C 404. RIC 95. Good extremely fine / about Fdc.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 16,85; mm 32)
    Lot 397

    Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 16,85; mm 32); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FELIX AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. AETER - NITATI AVG, Sol, radiate, standing l., raising hand and holding globe; in field, S - C. RIC 297a note. Rare. Untouched green patina with some red mottling; elegant bust; good extremely fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 20,30; mm 28)
    Lot 398

    Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 20,30; mm 28); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. AETER - NITATI AVG, Sol, radiate, standing l., raising hand and holding globe; in field, S - C. RIC 297a; C 43. Grey-green patina with some red mottling; extremely fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 21,94; mm 29)
    Lot 399

    Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 21,94; mm 29); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LAETITIA AVG N, Laetitia standing l., holding wreath and anchor; in field, S - C. RIC 300a; C 122. Glossy, brownish patina with some green mottling; about extremely fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 19,45; mm 28)
    Lot 400

    Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 19,45; mm 28); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M T - R P IIII COS II P P, Apollo seated l., holding laurel branch; in ex. S C. RIC 302; C 251. Green patina; extremely fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 17,60; mm 31)
    Lot 401

    Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 17,60; mm 31); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P V COS II P P, Gordian standing r., holding spear and globe; in field, S - C. RIC 307a; C 267. Glossy, green patina; good extremely fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 16,60; mm 29)
    Lot 402

    Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; Æ (g 16,60; mm 29); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PAX - AETERNA, Pax running l., holding branch and sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 319a; C 169. Untouched pale green patina; good extremely fine / about Fdc.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Antoninianus, Rome, AD 243-244; AR (g 3,74; mm 23,5)
    Lot 403

    Gordian III (238-244), Antoninianus, Rome, AD 243-244; AR (g 3,74; mm 23,5); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust r., Rv. MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM, Mars walking r., holding transverse spear and shield. RIC 147; C 160. Good extremely fine / about Fdc.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244; Æ (g 21,13; mm 29)
    Lot 404

    Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244; Æ (g 21,13; mm 29); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P VII COS II P P, Mars, advancing r., holding spear and shield; in field, S - C. RIC 339a; C 281. Light green patina; good extremely fine.

  • Tranquillina, Antoninianus struck under Gordian III, Antioch, c. AD 241; AR (g 3,85; mm 22)
    Lot 405

    Tranquillina, Antoninianus struck under Gordian III, Antioch, c. AD 241; AR (g 3,85; mm 22); AR SABINA TRANQVILLINA AVG, diademed, draped bust r., set on crescent, Rv. CONCORDIA AVGG, Gordian III standing l., holding a roll in his left hand, clasping hand of Tranquillina standing r. RIC 250; C 4. Extremely fine.

  • Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244-249; Æ (g 19,47; mm 30,5)
    Lot 406

    Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244-249; Æ (g 19,47; mm 30,5); IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC 166a; C 10. Untouched pale green patina; bold, expressive portrait; good extremely fine / about Fdc.

  • Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244-249; Æ (g 20,66; mm 32)
    Lot 407

    Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244-249; Æ (g 20,66; mm 32); IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing l., holding corn-ears over modius and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC 168a; C 26. Glossy, untouched green patina with brown and bluish hues; minor flan crack; expressive portrait; high relief; good extremely fine / about Fdc.

  • Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244-249; Æ (g 17,79; mm 29)
    Lot 408

    Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244-249; Æ (g 17,79; mm 29); IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA AV - GG, Victory running l., holding wreath and palm branch; in field, S - C. RIC 193; C 237. Lovely natural pale green patina; extremely fine.

  • Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244-249; Æ (g 21,18; mm 28)
    Lot 409

    Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244-249; Æ (g 21,18; mm 28); IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LIBERALITAS AVGG II, Liberalitas standing l., holding abacus and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC 180a; C 88. Dark patina; nice portrait; die shift on reverse; good extremely fine.

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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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Buyer's Premium

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

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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.


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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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