Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
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Ancient Roman Coins

Roman Coins

Roman Imperial Coinage

Lot 3058
Domitia, wife of Domitian. AE 21 of Ephesus & Smyrna, Ionia, c. 91-95 AD. Draped bust of Domitia right. Reverse: Two standing figures of Nemesis facing each other, one holding bridle, other holding rod. RPC 1092; SNG Cop. 545. Green, red and black-brown patina, with orichalcum highlights. Very Fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3059
Domitia, wife of Domitian. AE 21 of Laodicea, Phrygia, c. 93-95 AD. Draped bust of Domitia right. Reverse: Temple with four columns. RPC 1290. Lightly toned orichalcum color. Very Fine. Interesting and very rare.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 3060
Nerva, 96-98 AD. AR Didrachm of Caesarea, Cappodocia, struck 97 AD. Laureate head of Nerva right. Reverse: Upright club. SNG von Aulock 6378. Lightly toned. Very Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 3061
Nerva, 96-98 AD. AR Didrachm of Caesarea, Cappodocia, struck 98 AD. Laureate head of Nerva right. Reverse: Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia. SNG von Aulock 6380. Lightly toned. Very Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 3062
Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 112-114 AD. Laureate and draped bust of Trajan right. Reverse: Three military standards: eagle between standard and vexillum. RIC 294; C. 577. Lovely soft gray patina, with iridescent gold recesses. Choice Very Fine, or better.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 3063
Trajan, 98-117 AD. AE As, Rome mint, struck 103-111 AD. Laureate head of Trajan right, drapery at shoulder. Reverse: Fortuna standing left, holding cornucopia and rudder. RIC 500; C. 478. Medium brown patina, with faint coppery tones. Well struck. Choice Very Fine. A lovely coin. Comes with early 19th century collection ticket, written in Latin and English.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3064
Trajan, 98-117 AD. AE Quadrans, Rome mint. Laureate bust of Hercules right, lion's skin at shoulders. Reverse: Upright club, S and C on either side. RIC 702. Attractive deep green patina. Choice Very Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $40-60.

Lot 3065
Trajan, 98-117 AD. AE Quadrans, Rome mint. Diademed bust of Hercules right, lion's skin at shoulders. Reverse: Boar walking right, SC below. RIC 702. Deep green-brown patina, with slight coppery highlights. Choice Very Fine. Rare and pleasant.
Estimated Value $30-40.

Lot 3066
Trajan, 98-117 AD. AE Quadrans, Rome mint. Laureate head of Trajan right. Reverse: She-wolf standing left, SC below. RIC 694; C. 340. Glossy deep green-brown patina. Very Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $25-35.

Lot 3067
Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Tetradrachm of Tyre, Phoenicia, struck 100 AD. Laureate head of Trajan above eagle right, club to right. Reverse: Laureate bust of Hercules right, lion's skin at shoulders. BMC Phoenicia, p. 300, 10. Toned and of good style for series. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 3068
Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Tetradrachm of Tyre, Phoenicia, struck 103-117 AD. Laureate head of Trajan above eagle right, club to right. Reverse: Eagle standing with wings spread atop club, head left, palm branch to right. BMC Phoenicia, p. 301, 21-23. Toned, with sharp, bold portrait. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3069
Divus Traiano, 98-117 AD. AR Antoninianus, struck under Trajan Decius, Rome mint, 250-251 AD. Radiate head of Trajan right. Reverse: Lighted altar. RIC 86a (Decius); C. 664. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3070
Diva Marciana, sister of Trajan. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Draped bust of Marciana right. Reverse: Eagle, with wings spread, walking left on scepter, head right. RIC 743 (Trajan); C. 650. Deep old collection toning; with some faint tooling to the portrait outline. Fine. Very rare. Pleasant for the grade.
Estimated Value $500-750.

Lot 3071
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 128-138 AD. Laureate head of Hadrian right. Reverse: Roma seated right, holding spear and parazonium. RIC 332; C. 338. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $75-100.

Lot 3072
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck 134-138 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Salus standing left, feeding serpent arising from circular altar at left. RIC 786; C. 1333. Dark brown patina with orichalcum highlights, flan crack at 6 o'clock. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3073
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE Dupondius or As, Rome mint, struck 134-138 AD. Laureate head of Hadrian right. Reverse: Modius with ears of corn and two poppies. RIC 798; C. 174. Blackish patina, with coppery highlights. Very Fine, or better.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 3074
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE Semis or Quadrans, Rome mint, struck 125-128 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Roma seated left on arms, holding statuette of Victory. RIC 685; C. 347. Attractive old collection patina -- a cherry-brown, with almost golden highlights. About Very Fine. \scarce. An appealing example.
Estimated Value $75-100.

Lot 3075
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE Semis or Quadrans, Rome mint, struck 125-128 AD. Laureate head of Hadrian right. Reverse: Three military standards: eagle between standard and vexillum. RIC 689. Glossy black-brown patina, with slight coppery highlights. Choice Very Fine. Quite scarce, with choice portrait.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 3076
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE Quadrans, Rome mint, struck 121-122 AD. Eagle standing frontal, head right. Reverse: Thunderbolt; below, SC. With earthen green patina. Very Fine. Very scarce.
Estimated Value $75-100.

Lot 3077
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE 19 of Corinth, Corinthia. Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Bellerophon on Pegasus right, brandishing spear at Chimaera beneath, left. BMC Corinth, p. 74, 593. Brown and honey-brown patina. Fine.
Estimated Value $100-130.

Lot 3078
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE 28 of Bithynia. Radiate head of Hadrian right. Reverse: Octastyle temple. SNG von Aulock 289. Deep brassy to brown patina, with good portrait. Very Fine, or a bit better.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3079
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria, struck 119 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Eagle, wings spread and head left, standing frontal atop haunch of prey. BMC Syria, p. 187, 305. Bold, sharp strike; some ancient graffiti at obverse right. Fine old toning with elaborately detailed early portrait. Choice Very Fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 3080
Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 138 AD. Bare head of Pius right. Reverse: Diana standing right, holding up bow, arrow in hand at side. RIC 1a. Pleasant old toning, a medium gray with iridescent coppery recesses. Superb Extremely Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 3081
Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck 145-161 AD. Laureate head right, slight drapery at shoulder. Reverse: Mars, nude, advancing right, carrying spear and trophy. RIC 778; C. 791. Nice even dark green patina. Sharp, clean strike. Very Fine, or a little better.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 3082
Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AE Dupondius, Rome mint, struck 139 AD. Radiate head of Pius right. Reverse: Fides standing right, holding ears of corn and basket of fruit. RIC 553; C. 847. Good strike, with pleasing deep green to brown patina. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3083
Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AE As, Rome mint, struck 147-148 AD. Laureate head of Pius right. Reverse: Pius, togate, sacrifices over tripod at left. RIC 851; C. 303. Dark green patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.