CHAPTER TWO

THE JULIO-CLAUDIANS 27 B.C.ñA.D.

Augustus, 27 B.C.ñA.D. 14

As Octavian: Member of the Second Triumvirate, 43ñ33 B.C.

As Octavian: Imperator, 31ñ27 B.C.

As Augustus: 27 B.C.ñA.D. 14

ADOPTED SON OF JULIUS CAESAR

BROTHER OF OCTAVIA

HUSBAND OF LIVIA

FATHER OF JULIA

GRANDFATHER OF GAIUS CAESAR, LUCIUS CAESAR, AGRIPPA POSTUMUS, JULIA THE YOUNGER AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

Note: Augustus held power in various forms for about 57 years, and as a result his coinage is vast and complex. His coinage has been organized differently from most others in this catalog to preserve the historical context in which each coin was issued. It is also important to note that many of Augustusí coins are not cataloged below. Instead, they are presented in the listings of those on whose behalf he struck them. For these, see the listings of Julius Caesar, Salvidienus, Scarpus, Lepidus, Marc Antony and Octavia in the previous chapter, and the listings of Julia, Marcellus, Agrippa, Gaius Caesar, Lucius Caesar, Agrippa Postumus, Asinius Gallus and Tiberius in this chapter. Additionally, some of Augustusí posthumous commemoratives are listed under Caligula, Germanicus, the Civil War of 68ñ69, Trajanís ërestorationí coinage, and the divi series of Trajan Decius.

Augustus (as Octavian, Non-Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

EF

224

AR Denarius, c. 32ñ29 B.C. obv No inscr., diad. hd. r. of Venus rev Caesar Divi F accross field, Octavian, in military garb, adv. 1., hldg. spear and extending hand. RIC 251. Note: This and the next were probably struck before the Battle of Actium.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

225

ó. obv No inscr., diad. hd. r. of Pax, olive branch before, cornucopia behind rev Caesar Divi F accross field, Octavian, in military garb, stg. r., hldg. spear and saluting. RIC 253.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

226

ó. obv No inscr., winged bust r. of Victory rev Caesar Divi F accross field, Octavian, as Neptune, stg. 1., foot on globe, hldg. aplustre and scepter. RIC 256.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

Augustus (as Octavian, Non-Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

EF

227

ó, c. 30ñ27 B.C. obv No inscr., Victory r. alighting on prow of ship rev IMP Caesar below Octavian driving triumphal quadriga r. RIC 264. Note: An earlier version is inscribed Caesar Divi F.

100ñ150

250ñ350

900ñ1200

228

ó. obv No inscr., laur. hd. r. of Apollo rev IMP Caesar below Octavian, as city founder, driving yoke of oxen r. RIC 272.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

229

ó. obv IMP below helm. hd. r. of Mars rev Caesar inscr. on circular shield with star in ctr., lain upon crossed sword and spear. RIC 274.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

224

Except where noted, the obverses feature the portrait of Octavian (Augustus).

Augustus (as Octavian, Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

EF

230

AV Aureus, c. 27 B.C. obv Caesar COS VII Civibvs Servateis, bare hd. r. rev Avgvstvs above eagle, wings spread, stg. facing on oak wreath flanked by SC; laurel branches behind. RIC 277.

1250ñ1750

4000ñ6000

15,000ñ20,000

231

ó. obv Caesar Divi F COS VII, bare hd. r, tiny capricorn below rev Aegvpt Capta, crocodile stg. r. RIC 544. Note: The refined portrait style suggests it was struck at an eastern mint.

7000ñ10,000

20,000ñ30,000

ó

232

AR Denarius, 42 B.C. obv Caesar III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. rev Wreath upon curule chair inscr. Caesar DIC PER (or PR). Cr. 497/2añc.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

233

ó, 41 B.C. obv M Arrivs Secvndvs, bare hd. r. of Octavian(?), lightly bearded rev Spear flanked by wreath and phalera. Cr. 513/2. Note: This issue is closely tied to two others of 41 B.C. possibly portraying Julius Caesar (no. 66) and Brutus (no. 96).

700ñ1000

1000ñ1500

2000ñ3000

234

ó, with Marc Antony, 40ñ39 B.C. obv Caesar IMP, bare hd. r., lightly bearded rev Antonivs IMP, caduceus. Cr. 529/2añc.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

235

ó, 37 B.C. obv IMP Caesar Divi F III VIR Iter RPC, bare hd. r., lightly bearded rev COS Iter ET TER Desig, sacrificial implements. Cr. 538/1.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

Augustus (as Octavian, Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

EF

236

ó, 36 B.C. obv IMP Caesar Divi F III VIR Iter RPC, bare hd. r., lightly bearded rev COS Iter ET TER Desig, tetrastyle temple of Divus Julius inscr. Divo IVL; statue within, altar at 1. Cr. 540/2.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

237

ó, 35ñ34(?) B.C. obv No inscr., bare hd. r. or 1. rev IMP Caesar Divi F, ornamented round shield. RIC 543añb.

100ñ150

250ñ350

900ñ1200

238

ó, c. 32ñ29 B.C. obv No inscr., bare hd. r. or 1. rev Caesar Divi F across field, semi-nude Venus, back to viewer, stg. r., hldg. scepter and helmet, leaning on column against which shield rests. RIC 250añb. Note: Probably struck before the Battle of Actium.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

239

ó. As prev., but rev Victory stg. r. or 1., on globe. RIC 254ñ5.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

240

ó. obv No inscr., bare hd. r. rev Caesar Divi F across field, Mercury, hldg. lyre, std. r. on rock. RIC 257. Note: Probably struck before the Battle of Actium.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

241

ó, c. 30ñ27 B.C. obv No inscr., bare hd. r. or 1. rev IMP Caesar across field, trophy of arms upon prow. RIC 265añb.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

242

ó. As prev., but, ithyphallic herm (boundary stone) of Jupiter Terminus with hd. of Augustus, thunderbolt below. RIC 269añb.

150ñ200

300ñ400

90012 00

243

ó. obv No inscr., laur. hd. r. of Octavian (in guise of Apollo) rev IMP Caesar across field, statue of Augustus upon rostral column. RIC 271.

150ñ200

300ñ400

900ñ1200

244

ó. obv No inscr., bare hd. r. rev IMP Caesar inscr. on the Curia Julia (the Senate House). RIC 266.

150ñ200

300ñ400

900ñ1200

245

ó. As prev., but inscr. on the arcus Octaviani (Octavianís Actian arch). RIC 267.

150ñ200

300ñ400

900ñ1200

246

ó, 28 B.C. obv Caesar COS VI, bare hd. r. or 1., lituus behind rev Aegvpto Capta, crocodile stg. r. RIC 275añb. Note: Celebrates Octavianís subjugation of Egypt in 30 B.C.

400ñ600

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.

Augustus (as Octavian, Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

EF

247

ó. obv Caesar Divi F COS VI, bare hd. r, capricorn below rev As prev. RIC 545. Note: The refined portrait style suggests an eastern mint.

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

4000ñ6000

248

AR Quinarius, c. 30ñ27 B.C. obv Caesar IMP VII, bare hd. r. rev Asia Recepta, Victory stg. 1. on cista mystica betw. two erect snakes. RIC 276. Note: Recent views place this massive issue in Italy rather than Asia. It celebrates the acquisition of Asiatic lands formerly held by Antony and Cleopatra.

30ñ50

100ñ150

250ñ350

249

Augustus (as Octavian, Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

249

Æ ìSestertiusî, 38 B.C. obv Divi F, bare hd. r., lightly bearded, star before rev Divos Ivlivs in wreath. Cr. 535/2, RPC 621. Note: Struck in bronze (less valuable than brass), this may have been a dupondius. The star represents Julius Caesar, for whom a dual-portrait piece was also struck (no. 71).

150ñ200

300ñ400

900ñ1200

Augustus (as Augustus, Non-Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

EF

250

AR Denarius, c. 19 B.C. obv Q Rvstivs Fortv-NAE Antiat, jugate busts r. of Fortuna Victrix and Fortuna Felix above ram-headed bar rev CAE-Sari Avgvsto EX SC, altar inscr. FOR RE. RIC 322.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

251

ó. obv Tvrpilianvs III VIR (FER(ON)), busts r. of either Liber or Feronia rev Caesar Avgvstvs Sign Rece, Parthian king kneeling r., offering standard. RIC 287ñ8.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

252

ó. obv L Aqvillivs Florvs III VIR, helm., dr. bust r. of Virtus rev Avgvstvs Caesar, Augustus driving elephant biga r. RIC 301.

100ñ150

300ñ400

1000ñ1500

Augustus (as Augustus, Non-Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

EF

253

ó. obv M Dvrmivs III VIR Honori, hd. r. of Honos rev As prev. RIC 311.

100ñ150

300ñ400

1000ñ1500

254

ó, c. 18 B.C. obv Spqr Pare(NTI) Cons SVO, ceremonial toga and tunic betw. legionary eagle and wreath rev Caesari Avgvsto, slow quadriga r. RIC 96,9. Note: Varieties of the obverse inscription are common; this type records the award of ornamenta triumphalia to Augustus.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

Augustus (as Augustus, Non-Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

255

Æ Sestertius, c. 18ñ15 B.C. obv OB Cl VIS Serva-TOS above, inside and below oak wreath betw. two laurel branches rev Name of mon. followed by title III VIR Aaaff, all around large SC. RIC 323ff.

100ñ150

300ñ400

700ñ1000

256

Æ Dupondius, ó. obv Avgvstvs Tribvnic Potest in three lines in oak wreath rev As prev. RIC 324ff.

70ñ100

200ñ300

500ñ800

257

Æ Quadrans, c. 9ñ4 B.C. Various obv and rev types. RIC 420ff.

5ñ15

30ñ50

70ñ100

Note: The moneyer series of æs was struck at Rome in the names of more than 30 men who Augustus appointed as moneyers from c. 22 or c. 18 through 4 B.C. The design is consistent on sestertii and dupondii, with only the inscription (naming the moneyer) varying. The quadrantes, however, vary in both design and inscription. Some emissions are rarer than others, but no distinction in values is made here. Particularly important issues are listed separately for Asinius Gallus. Aurei, denarii and asses were also struck by the moneyers; they usually feature Augustusí portrait and many of them are listed in the appropriate sections.

278

Except where noted, the obverses feature the portrait of Augustus.

Augustus (as Augustus, Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

EF

258

AV Aureus, c. 19 B.C. obv Avgvstvs, bare hd. r. rev Signis Receptis, Mars stg. 1., hldg. standard over shoulder. RIC 60.

1000ñ1500

2000ñ3000

5000ñ8000

259

ó, c. 19ñ18 B.C. obv Avgvstvs, bare hd. 1. rev No inscr., sphinx std. r. or 1. RIC 511ñ2.

1500ñ2000

4000ñ6000

10,000ñ15,000

260

ó. obv Avgvstvs, bare hd. r. rev Armenia Capta, Victory cutting throat of recumbunt bull. RIC 514.

4000ñ6000

10,000ñ15,000

ó

Augustus (as Augustus, Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

EF

261

ó, c. 18ñ16 B.C. obv No inscr., bare hd. r. or 1. rev Avgvstvs below capricorn r. or 1., cornucopia on back, hldg. rudder on globe. RIC 125,7,9. Note: The capricorn was Augustusí birth sign.

900ñ1200

1750ñ2250

4000ñ6000

262

ó, c. 15ñ13 B.C. obv Avgvstvs Divi F, bare hd. r. or 1. rev IMP X, bull butting, r. or 1. RIC 166,8.

900ñ1200

1750ñ2250

4000ñ6000

263

ó. obv Avgvstvs Divi F, bare hd. r. rev IMP X, Apollo Citharoedus stg. 1., hldg. lyre and plectrum, ACT in ex. RIC 170.

900ñ1200

1750ñ2250

4000ñ6000

264

ó, c. 2 B.C. and later, obv Caesar Avgvstvs Divi F Pater Patriae, laur. hd. r. rev C L CAE-Sares Avgvsti F COS Desig Princ Ivvent, Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar stg. facing, hldg. spears and shields, lituus and simpulum above. RIC 206,9. Note: For other coins depicting Gaius and Lucius, including aurei and denarii depicting Lucius on horseback, refer to their individual listings. Illustrated p. 235.

900ñ1200

1750ñ2250

3000ñ5000

265

AV Quinarius, c. 11ñ10 B.C. obv Avgvstvs Divi F, bare hd. r. rev IMP XII (or TR POT XIII), Victory std. r. on globe. RIC 184ñ5.

700ñ1000

1750ñ2250

4000ñ6000

266

AR Denarius, c. 25ñ23 B.C. obv (IMP Caesar) Avgvst, bare hd. r. or 1. rev P Carisivs LEG PRO PR, city walls of Emerita viewed si. from above, the gate inscr. Emerita. RIC 9ñ10.

250ñ350

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

267

ó, c. 20 B.C. obv Caesar, bare hd. r. rev Avgvstvs, young bull stg. r. RIC 475. Note: Often misattributed to the mint of Samos.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

268

ó, c. 19 B.C. obv Caesar Avgvstvs, bare hd. r. rev P Petron Tvrpilian III VIR, Pegasus adv. r. RIC 297. Note: This type alludes to the death of the poet Virgil, who was a friend of Augustus.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

269

ó. obv As prev. rev Tvrpilianvs III VIR, Tarpeia half-buried in shields. RIC 299.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

270

ó. obv As prev. rev As prev., but six-rayed star above crescent. RIC 300.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

271

ó. obv As prev. rev M Dvrmivs III VIR, boar r., pierced by spear. RIC 317.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

272

ó. obv As prev. rev As prev., but lion 1., attacking stag. RIC 318.

100ñ150

300ñ400

900ñ1200

273

ó. obv Caesar Avgvstvs, bare hd. r. or 1. rev OB CI VIS Servatos in or around oak wreath. RIC 75ñ7.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

274

ó. obv As prev. rev Signis Receptis Spqr, legionary eagle and standard flanking round shield inscr. CL V. RIC 85ñ7.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

Augustus (as Augustus, Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

EF

275

ó, c. 19ñ18 B.C. obv No inscr., bare hd. r. or 1. rev Armenia Capta, Armenian tiara at 1., quiver and bow-case at r. RIC 515ñ6.

300ñ400

700ñ1000

2000ñ3000

276

ó. obv No inscr. or Avgvstvs, bare hd. r. or 1. rev Caesar Divi F Armen Rece (or Capta) IMP VIIII in three lines divided by stg. Armenian hldg. spear and resting bow on ground. RIC 518ñ20.

300ñ400

700ñ1000

2000ñ3000

277

ó. obv Caesar Avgvstvs, bare hd. r. rev SIGí NIS Receptis, Mars stg. facing, hldg. legionary eagle, standard over shoulder. RIC 41.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

278

ó. obv Caesar Avgvstvs, hd. r. or 1., wearing oak wreath rev Divvs Ivlivs, eight-rayed ëJulian cometí (the sidus Iulium). RIC 37ñ8. Note: This comet appeared at Caesarís funerary games in July, 44 B.C. and was taken as proof of Caesarís apotheosis. Another comet occured in 17 B.C., which was thought to be the same.

250ñ350

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

279

ó, c. 18 B.C. obv Caesari Avgvsto, laur. hd. r. or 1. rev Spqr, domed temple of four or six columns, chariot within. RIC 114ñ20.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

280

ó. obv As prev. rev MAR VLT at sides of domed temple of six columns, legionary eagle and two standards within. RIC 105añb.

100ñ150

250ñ350

900ñ1200

281

ó, c. 18ñ17 B.C. obv Spqr IMP Caesari AVG COS XI TR(I) POT VI, bare hd. r. or 1. rev Civib ET Sign Milit A Part Recvp(ER), facing quadriga and stg. figs. on top of triumphal arch. RIC 132ñ7.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

282

ó, c. 18ñ16 B.C. As 261. RIC 126,8,30.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

283

ó, c. 17 B.C. obv Caesar, oak wreath containing youthful hd. r. rev Candelabrum dividing Avgvst, all in ornate wreath. RIC 540. Note: The head, Augustus as a young man (as Octavian), is often misattributed to his oldest grandson Gaius Caesar.

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

2000ñ3000

284

ó. obv Avgvstvs Divi F, bare hd. r. rev M SAN-Qvinivs III VIR, young male hd. r., comet at forehead. RIC 338. Note: The identity of the head on the reverse of this and the following denarius is much debated. It usually is thought to be a youthful Julius Caesar (with the Julian comet at his forehead). However, it is just as likely to be the Genius of the new Saeculum or even Augustus himself.

250ñ350

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

285

ó. obv Avgvst Divi F Lvdos SAE, herald stg. 1., hldg. winged caduceus and shield with star rev As prev. RIC 340.

250ñ350

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

Augustus (as Augustus, Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

EF

286

ó, 16 B.C. obv Shield upon which SC OB R P CVM Salvt IMP Caesar Avgvs Cons surrounds wreath containing 3/4-facing bare hd. rev L Mescini VS Rvfvs III VIR, Mars stg. r on pedestal inscr. Spqr V P S PR S ET RED AVG in three lines. RIC 356. Note: The obverse of this piece represents an imagio clipeata awarded the emperor by the senate; the inscription on the pedestal gives thanks for his safe return from Germany.

900ñ1200

3000ñ5000

8,000ñ12,000

287

ó, 15ñ13 B.C. obv Avgvstvs Divi F, bare hd. r. or 1. rev IMP X below Augustus std. 1. on platform, receiving branch from two soldiers. RIC 165añb.

100ñ150

250ñ350

700ñ1000

288

ó. obv As prev. rev IMP X, Diana stg. half-1., leaning on spear, hldg. bow, dog at her feet. RIC 173a.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

289

ó. As 262. RIC 167,9. Illustrated p. 217.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

290

ó. As 263. RIC 171añb.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

291

ó, 13 B.C. obv Avgvstvs, bare hd. r., lituus behind rev C Marivs C F TRO III VIR, palm branch borne in fast quadriga r. RIC 399.

100ñ150

250ñ350

700ñ1000

292

ó. obv Caesar Avgvstvs, bare hd. r. rev C Svlpic(IVS) Platorin, figs. of Augustus and Agrippa std. half-left on platform decorated with three prows; spear or scepter at 1. RIC 406ñ7.

100ñ150

250ñ350

700ñ1000

293

ó. obv As prev. rev C Antistivs Reginvs III VIR, simpulum, lituus, tripod and patera. RIC 410.

150ñ200

300ñ400

700ñ1000

294

ó, 12 B.C. obv Avgvstvs, bare hd. r. rev L Caninvs Gallvs III VIR, long-haired barbarian kneeling r., offering standard. RIC 416.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

295

ó, c. 2 B.C. and later. As 264. RIC 207ñ8, 210ñ12. Note: A possible candidate for the Biblical ëTribute Penny.í

70ñ100

150ñ200

300ñ400

296

ó, c. A.D. 13ñ14. obv Caesar Avgvstvs Divi F Pater Patriae, laur. hd. r. rev Pontif Maxim, Pax std. 1., hldg. branch and scepter. RIC 220. Note: This type was adopted by Tiberius for his main issue of denarii (see no. 440). Pax may represent Livia.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

297

AR Quinarius, c. 25ñ23 B.C. obv Avgvst, bare hd. r. or 1. rev P Carisi LEG, Victory stg. r., crowning trophy, dagger and sword at base. RIC lañb. Note: Struck at Emerita, Spain.

30ñ50

100ñ150

250ñ350

The portrait ?s are first arranged chronologically, then by denomination. Obverses have the portrait of Augustus.

Augustus (as Augustus, Portrait Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

298

Æ As, c. 16ñ15 B.C. obv Caesar Avgvstvs Tribvnic Potest, bare hd. r. rev Name of mon. followed by III VIR Aaaff, all around large SC. RIC 376ff.

50ñ75

150ñ200

400ñ600

299

Æ Semis or Quadrans, c. 10 B.C. obv IMP Caesar, laur. hd. r. rev Avgvstvs, eagle stg. facing, wings spread. RIC 227, RPC 508. Note: This and the following were struck at uncertain mints in Gaul.

30ñ50

100ñ150

250ñ350

300

ó. obv IMP Caesar, bare hd. r. rev Avgvstvs Divi F, bull butting 1. RIC 228, RPC 509.

30ñ50

100ñ150

200ñ300

301

Æ Medallic ëdistributioní Dupondius, 8/7 B.C. obv Caesar Avgvst Pont MAX Tribvnic POT, laur. hd. 1. crowned with wreath from behind by Victory also hldg. cornucopia rev Name of mon. followed by III VIR Aaaff, all around large SC. RIC 426ff. Note: These issues are struck on oversize copper planchets, presumably to celebrate Tiberiusí victories in Germany.

700ñ1000

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

302

Æ As, c. 7ñ6 B.C. obv Caesar Avgvst Pont MAX Tribvnic POT, bare hd. r. or 1. rev Name of mon. followed by III VIR Aaaff, all around large SC. RIC 427ff.

50ñ75

150ñ200

400ñ600

303

Æ Sestertius, c. A.D. 9ñ14. obv Caesar Avgvstvs Difi F Pater Patriae, laur. hd. r. or 1. rev Altar of Lugdunum, ROM ET AVG in ex. RIC 231añb. Note: Struck at Lugdunum, the ëAltar IIí series honors the cityís famous Altar, which Augustus and Tiberius dedicated on August 1,10 B.C.

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

5000ñ8000

304

Æ Dupondius, ó. As prev., but obv Laur. hd. r. only. RIC 232.

50ñ75

200ñ300

500ñ800

305

Æ As, ó. As prev. RIC 233.

50ñ75

150ñ200

400ñ600

306

Æ Semis, ó. As prev., but obv Bare hd. r. RIC 234.

30ñ50

100ñ150

250ñ350

307

Æ As, A.D. 11ñ12. obv IMP Caesar Divi F Avgvstvs IMP XX, bare hd. 1. rev Pontif Maxim Tribvn POT XXXIIII around large SC. RIC 471. Note: Struck at Rome.

50ñ75

150ñ200

400ñ600

The posthumous ?s are arranged first by issuer, then by denomination. Except where noted, the portraits are those of Divus Augustus.

Augustus (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

EF

308

AV Aureus, under Tiberius, obv TI Caesar Divi AVG F Avgvstvs, laur. hd. r. of Tiberius rev Divos Avgvst Divi F, bare or laur. hd. r. of Augustus, star above. RIC (Tib.) 23ñ4. Note: For another aureus with these portraits, see no. 429.

2000ñ3000

4000ñ6000

10,000ñ15,000

309

ó, under Caligula, obv C Caesar AVG Germ P M TR POT COS, bare or laur. hd. r. of Caligula rev No inscr., rad. hd. r. of Augustus, two stars in field. RIC (Gaius) Iff.

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

20,000ñ30,000

310

ó. Sim. to prev., but rev Divvs AVG Pater Patriae, rad. hd. r. of Augustus. RIC 3ff. Note: Obverse inscriptions and portrait types vary. Illustrated p. 261.

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

20,000ñ30,000

311

AR Denarius, ó. As 309. RIC (Gaius) 2ff.

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

3000ñ5000

312

ó. As 310. RIC (Gaius) 4ff.

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

3000ñ5000

 

AR Drachm (Denarius) of Caesarea see no. 520.

     

313

Augustus (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

313

Æ Sestertius, under Tiberius, A.D. 22ñ23. obv Divvs Avgvstvs Pater, Augustus, rad., std. 1., hldg. branch and scepter, altar before rev TI Caesar Divi AVG F Avgvst P M TR POT XXIIII around large SC. RIC (Tib.) 49.

100ñ150

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

314

ó, A.D. 34ñ37. obv Divo Avgvsto Spqr in three lines before quadriga of elephants with riders 1., drawing car with std. fig. of Augustus hldg. branch and scepter rev Sim. to prev., but inscr. ending XXXVI (or XXXVII or XXXIIX). RIC (Tib.) 56,62,68.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

Augustus (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

315

ó. obv Divo Avgvsto Spqr around shield inscr. OB Cives SER and supported by two capricorns, globe below rev As prev. RIC (Tib.) 57,63,69.

100ñ150

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

316

Æ Dupondius, ó. obv Divvs Avgvstvs Pater, rad. hd. 1. rev Large SC to sides of domed temple flanked by bases bearing a calf and lamb. RIC (Tib.) 74ñ6.

100ñ150

300ñ400

900ñ1200

317

ó. obv As prev. rev Large SC flanking Victory 1., hldg. shield inscr Spqr and set on cippus. RIC (Tib.) 77ñ8.

70ñ100

200ñ300

400ñ600

318

ó. obv As prev. rev Large SC in oak wreath. RIC (Tib.) 79.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

319

Æ As, ó. obv Divvs Avgvstvs Pater, rad. hd. 1., star above, thunderbolt before rev Large SC flanking female fig. std. r., hldg. patera and scepter. RIC (Tib.) 71ñ3.

50ñ75

150ñ200

300ñ400

320

ó. obv As prev., but no star or thunderbolt rev Provident below altar with double-panelled door flanked by large SC. RIC (Tib.) 81.

70ñ100

200ñ300

400ñ600

321

ó. obv As prev. rev Large SC flanking eagle, wings spread, stg. on globe. RIC (Tib.) 82.

70ñ100

200ñ300

500ñ800

323

ó. obv As prev. rev Large SC flanking winged thunderbolt. RIC (Tib.) 83.

70ñ100

200ñ300

500ñ800

324

Æ Dupondius, under Caligula, obv Divvs Avgvstvs above rad. hd. 1., flanked by large SC rev Consensv Senat ET EQ Ordin P Q R, Augustus or Caligula std. 1. on curule chair, hldg. branch. RIC (Gaius) 56. Note: On a examples it is possible to identify the seated figure as Caligula.

100ñ150

300ñ400

700ñ1000

 

ó, under Claudius, see no. 412.

     

325

ó, under Titus, obv Divvs Avgvstvs Pater, rad. hd. r. or 1., sometimes with star above hd. rev IMP T Vesp AVG Rest SC, Victory flying 1., hldg. shield inscr Spqr. RIC (Titus) 189ñ90.

100ñ150

300ñ400

900ñ1200

326

Æ As, ó. Sim. to prev., but rev Eagle facing, wings spread, stg. on globe or thunderbolt, cf. RIC (Titus) 197ñ208. Note: Many varieties are known.

70ñ100

250ñ350

500ñ800

327

ó, under Domitian, obv Divvs Avgvstvs Pater, rad. hd. 1., star above hd. rev IMP D AVG Rest SC, flamng altar, Provident in ex. RIC (Dom.) 455.

70ñ100

250ñ350

500ñ800

328

Æ Sestertius, under Nerva. obv Divvs Avgvstvs, laur. hd. r. or 1. rev IMP Nerva Caesar Avgvst Rest around large SC. RIC (Nerva) 135ñ7.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

Augustus (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

329

Æ Dupondius, ó. obv Divvs Avgvstvs, rad. hd. r. or 1. rev IMP Nerva Caes AVG Rest SC, rudder on globe. RIC (Nerva) 131ñ2.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

330

Æ As, ó. As prev., but obv Hd. bare rev Eagle stg. on globe or thunderbolt. RIC (Nerva) 128ñ9.

70ñ100

250ñ350

500ñ800

331

ó. As prev., but rev winged thunderbolt. RIC (Nerva) 130.

70ñ100

250ñ350

500ñ800

332

ó. As prev., but rev altar with double-panelled door. RIC (Nerva) 133ñ4.

70ñ100

250ñ350

500ñ800

315

Except where noted, obverses of the provincial coins have the portrait of Augustus.

Augustus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

333

AV Stater of the Bosporus, c. 8 B.C.-A.D. 13. rev Bare male hd. r., monogram behind, date (yrs.289ñ310) below. RPC 1866ñ80. Note: These are dated to the Bosporan era, which began in 297/6 B.C. The man portrayed on the reverse may be a Bosporan king or Agrippa (for another piece with a more convincing portrait of Agrippa, see no. 381). See also no. 457.

1250ñ1750

2,500ñ3,500

4000ñ6000

334

AR Cistophorus of Asia Minorrev Pax stg. 1., hldg. caduceus, PAX before, cista with emerging snake behind, all in wreath. RPC 2203.

100ñ150

250ñ350

900ñ1200

335

ó. rev Avgvstvs, sphinx std. r. RPC 2204ff.

900ñ1200

3000ñ5000

4000ñ6000

336

ó. rev Avgvstvs, capricorn r., hd. reverted, cornucopia at shoulder, all in wreath. RPC 2205ff.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1500ñ3000

337

ó. rev Avgvstvs, six grain ears tied at stalks. RPC 2206ff.

100ñ150

300ñ500

1250ñ1750

338

ó. rev Avgvstvs, garlanded altar decorated with confr. stags. RPC 2215.

100ñ150

300ñ500

1250ñ1750

Augustus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

339

ó. rev Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga, the architrave inscr. IMP IX TR PO IV (or PO V or POT V), the opening with S P R Signis Recep-TIS. RPC 2216,8.

150ñ200

500ñ800

1500ñ3000

340

ó. rev COM Asiae at sides of hexastyle temple inscr. ROM ET Avgvst. RPC 2217,9.

150ñ200

500ñ800

1500ñ3000

341

ó. rev Mart Vlto at sides of circular temple of four columns and with domed roof; standard upright in entrance. RPC 2220.

150ñ200

500ñ800

1500ñ3000

342

AR Drachm (Denarius) of Lycia rev One or two lyres, various inscrs. and symbols. RPC 3307ñ9.

70ñ100

150ñ200

300ñ400

343

AR Tetradrachm of Antioch rev Statue of Tyche std. r., river god swimming at feet. RPC 415Iff.

80ñ120

200ñ300

500ñ800

 

Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria, see the listings of both Tiberius and Nero.

     

336

356

Augustus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

344

Æ30 of Carthago Nova in Spain rev C VAR RVF SEX IVL POL II VIR Q, simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. RPC 167.

50ñ75

100ñ150

200ñ300

345

Æ28 of Bilbilis ó. rev Mounted soldier r., hldg. lance, Bilbilis in ex. RPC 390. Note: Augustus struck many issues in Spain and North Africa.

50ñ75

100ñ150

250ñ350

Augustus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

 

Æ Dupondius of Nemausus in Gaul, see nos. 383ñ5.

     

346

Æ Quadrans(?) of Gaul, c. 10 B.C. obv No inscr., diad. male hd. r. rev Germ AN VS Indvtilli L, bull butting r. RIC 249, RPC 506. Note: The portrait may be Germanus Indutilli, a local authority of whom nothing is recorded.

30ñ50

100ñ150

200ñ300

347

Æ18 of Philippi in Macedon obv VIC AVG, Victory adv. 1. rev Cohor Prae Phil, three standards. RPC 1651. Note: This issue may post-date Augustus.

20ñ40

50ñ75

100ñ150

348

Æ16ñ18 of Philippi(?) obv AVG behind bare hd. r. rev Two priests ploughing r. with yoke of oxen. RPC 1656.

15ñ25

30ñ50

100ñ150

349

Æ27ñ29 of Thrace, king Rhoemetalces I, 11 B.C.-A.D. 12. obv Jugate hds. r. of Rhoemetalces I and Pythodoris rev Jugate hds. r. of Augustus and Livia, capricorn and globe before. RPC 1708ñ9.

30ñ50

100ñ150

200ñ300

350

Æ22ñ24, ó. obv As prev. rev Bare hd. r. of Augustus, sometimes vase before. RPC 1711ñ2.

20ñ40

70ñ100

150ñ200

351

Æ18, ó. obv Diad. hd. r. of Rhoemetalces I rev Bare hd. r. of Augustus, sometimes vase or capricorn with globe before. RPC 1718ñ20.

20ñ40

50ñ75

100ñ150

352

Æ19 of Tralles in Lydia, legate(?) P. Vedius Pollio, 31ñ29 B.C. obv Bare hd. r. of Vedius Pollio, conical object behind, rev Laur. hd. r. of Zeus. RPC 2635. Note: A freedman himself, Pollio was cruel to his slaves, throwing them alive to his moray eels as punishment.

150ñ200

400ñ600

ó

353

Æ12 of Priene in Ionia, legate Macer. obv Bare hd. r. of Macer rev Fig. stg., facing, tripod at r. RPC 2687. Note: This Macer seems to be M. Pompeius Macer, who was, among other things, Augustusí librarian.

ó

ó

ó

354

Æ31 of Cos (off the coast of Caria), with Nikias, c. 30 B.C.(?). obv Nikiae behind bare hd. r. of Nikias rev KΩIΩN AntioxoΣ (or other magistrateís name). RPC 2724ñ31. Note: Nikias ruled the island of Cos during the late Imperatorial or early Imperial period.

300ñ400

900ñ1200

ó

355

Æ18 of Hierapolis in Phrygia, proconsul Fabius Maximus, 10/9 B.C. obv Bare hd. r. of Fabius Maximus rev Double-axe with fillet. RPC 2930. Note: Paullus Fabius Maximus was a member of Augustusí inner-circle.

150ñ200

400ñ600

ó

Augustus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

356

Æ35 of Ephesus(?) rev Large CA in circle of pellets in wreath. RPC 2233. Note: The meaning of the letters CA is much debated. Two possibilities are ëCaesar Augustusí and ëCommune Asiae.í All CA coins seem to have been struck in the 20s B.C.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

357

Æ25 of Ephesus(?) rev Avgvstvs in wreath. RPC 2235.

50ñ75

100ñ150

250ñ350

358

Æ23 of Olba in Cilicia, high priest Ajax, c. A.D. 10ñ16. rev Thunderbolt, inscr. and date. RPC 3724,7.

50ñ75

100ñ150

250ñ350

359

Æ22 of Syria rev Large CA in wreath. RPC 4103ñ4.

30ñ50

80ñ120

200ñ300

360

Æ21 of Antioch in Syria rev Greek inscr. and date in archiereus wreath. RPC 425Iff.

30ñ50

80ñ120

200ñ300

361

Æ21 of Berytus in Phoenica, legate Varus, 6ñ4 B.C. rev P Qvinctilvs Vrvs (or var.), two legionary eagles. RPC 4535. Note: P. Quinctilius Varus, who lost three legions to a German ambush in the Teutoberger Forest, was legate of Syria when he issued this coin earlier in his career. Varusí portrait occurs on rare bronzes struck under Augustus in North Africa.

100ñ150

250ñ350

ó

362

Æ21, ó, late 1st Century B.C.(?) obv Eagle stg. 1. on thunderbolt rev Large AVG. RPC 4538.

20ñ40

70ñ100

150ñ200

363

Æ20 of Chalcis, Tetrarch Zenodorus, c. 32/1ñ20 B.C. obv Bare hd. r. of Octavian (Augustus) rev Bare hd. 1. ofZenedorus. RPC 4774.

50ñ75

100ñ150

250ñ350

364

Æ Prutah (Lepton) of Judaea, procurator Copo-nius, A.D. 6ñ9. obv Kaicapoc, ears of barley rev Palm tree with fruit, LAS (yr.36=A.D. 6) in field. RPC 4954. Hendin 635.

5ñ15

30ñ50

70ñ100

365

ó, procurator Ambibulus, A.D. 9ñ12. As prev., but dates different. RPC 4955ñ7. Hendin 636ñ8.

5ñ15

30ñ50

70ñ100

366

Æ 80-Drachmai of Alexandria, c. 30ñ27 B.C. rev Eagle stg. 1. on thunderbolt, cornucopia before, n (= 80) behind. RPC 5001. Note: The first issue of ëRoman Egypt,í this coin carries over the denomination last struck by Cleopatra VII.

100ñ150

300ñ400

500ñ800

The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.

Julia

DAUGHTER OF AUGUSTUS

STEP-DAUGHTER OF LIVIA

WIFE OF MARCELLUS, AGRIPPA AND TIBERIUS

MOTHER OF GAIUS CAESAR, LUCIUS CAESAR, AGRIPPA POSTUMUS, JULIA THE YOUNGER AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

Julia (Imperial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

367

AR Denarius, under Augustus, 13 B.C. obv Avgvstvs, bare hd. r. of Augustus, lituus behind rev C Mari VS TRO III VIR, wreath above hds. r. of Julia, in ctr., betw. those of Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar. RIC (Aug.) 404.

2000ñ3000

7000ñ10,000

15,000ñ20,000

368

ó. obv Avgvstvs Divi F, oak wreath containing bare hd. r. of Augustus rev As prev. RIC (Aug.) 405. Illustrated above.

2000ñ3000

10,000ñ15,000

18,000ñ25,000

369

ó. obv As 367 rev Diad., dr. bust r. of Julia as Diana, quiver at shoulder. RIC (Aug.) 403. Note: The historical context of this denarius favors the identification of Diana as Julia; see her Numismatic Note.

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

10,000ñ15,000

Julia (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

370

Æ18 of Pergamum in Mysia, under Augustus, c. 10ñ2 B.C. obv ΛIbian Hpan XapinoΣ, dr. bust r. of Livia rev IOYΛIAN Aopoaithn, dr. bust r. of Julia. RPC 2359. Note: An interesting issue depicting Julia and her adoptive mother.

250ñ350

700ñ1000

ó

371

Æ15 of Pergamum(?), ó, before 2 B.C. obv TAI Kaieap, bare hd. r. of Gaius Caesar rev IOYΣIA, hd. r. of Julia. RPC 5437. Note: This coin may depict Caligula (Gaius) and his sister, Julia Livilla.

250ñ350

700ñ1000

ó

Marcellus

NEPHEW, SON-IN-LAW AND INTENDED HEIR OF AUGUSTUS

SON OF OCTAVIA

FIRST HUSBAND (AND COUSIN) OF JULIA

Marcellus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

372

Æ28 (Dupondius) of an Uncertain Mint, 25 B.C., proconsul M. Acilius Glabrio. obv IMP Caesar Divi F Avgvst COS IX, bare hd. r. of Augustus, crowned by Victory adv. 1. rev M Acilivs Glabrio PRO COS, confr. hds. of Marcellus(?), at 1., and Julia(?), at r. RPC 5415.

1500ñ2000

5000ñ8000

ó

Agrippa

SON-IN-LAW AND INTENDED SUCCESSOR OF AUGUSTUS

SECOND HUSBAND OF JULIA

FATHER OF GAIUS CAESAR, LUCIUS CAESAR, AGRIPPA POSTUMUS, JULIA THE YOUNGER AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

Agrippa (Lifetime Coinage)

F

VF

EF

373

AV Aureus, under Augustus, 13 B.C. obv Caesar Avgvstvs, hd. r. of Augustus, wearing oak wreath rev M Agrippa Platorinvs III VIR, hd. r. of Agrippa, wearing mural and rostral crown. RIC (Aug.) 409.

7000ñ10,000

20,000ñ30,000

ó

374

AR Denarius, under Octavian (Augustus), 38 B.C. obv IMP Caesar Divi Ivli F, hd. r. of Octavian, lightly bearded rev M Agrippa COS Desig in two lines across field. Cr. 534/3. Note: For another coin from this series see no. 70.

200ñ300

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

375

ó, under Augustus, 13 B.C. As 373, but both hds. bare. RIC (Aug.) 408.

900ñ1200

3000ñ5000

10,000ñ15,000

376

ó, 12 B.C. obv Avgvstvs COS XI, hd. r. of Augustus, wearing oak wreath rev M Agrippa COS TER Cossvs Lentvlvs, hd. r. of Agrippa, wearing mural and rostral crown. RIC (Aug.) 414. Note: This was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan.

1500ñ2000

5000ñ8000

12,000ñ18,000

377

ó. obv Avgvstvs, hd. r. of Augustus rev Cossvs CN F Lentvlvs, equestrian statue of Agrippa r. on pedestal ornamented with two prows. RIC (Aug.) 412. Note: This was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1200ñ2000

Note: A denarius depicting Augustus and Agrippa seated, no. 292, is listed under Augustus.

Agrippa (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

378

Æ As, under Tiberius, Caligula and Claudius(?). obv M Agrippa L F COS III, hd. 1. of Agrippa, wearing rostral crown rev S C flanking Neptune, stg. 1., hldg. dolphin and trident. RIC (Gaius) 58. Illustrated above.

70ñ100

200ñ300

500ñ800

379

ó, under Titus. As prev., but rev inscr. IMP T Vesp AVG Rest S C. RIC (Titus) 209.

150ñ200

500ñ800

ó

380

ó, under Domitian. As prev., but rev inscr. IMP D AVG Rest S C. RIC (Dorn.) 457.

150ñ200

500ñ800

ó

Agrippa (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

381

AV Stater of the Bosporus obv No inscr., bare hd. 1. of Augustus rev Bare hd. r. of Agrippa(?), BAE monogram behind, A below. RPC 1865. Note: For a similar coin, see no. 333.

ó

ó

ó

Agrippa (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

382

Æ29 of Caesaragusta in Spain, under Caligula(?). As 378 rev C C A Scipione ET Montano II VIR, priest ploughing r. with yoke of oxen. RPC 381.

100ñ150

300ñ400

ó

383

Æ28 of Nemausus in Gaul, under Augustus, c. 27ñ10 B.C. obv IMP Divi F, hd. 1. of Agrippa, wearing rostral crown, back-to-back with bare hd. r. of Augustus rev COL NEM, crocodile r., chained to palm, wreath with ties above. RPC 522ñ3.

70ñ100

200ñ300

400ñ600

384

Æ27, ó, c. 9ñ3 B.C. As prev., but Augustus is laur. RPC 524.

70ñ100

200ñ300

400ñ600

385

Æ27, ó, c. A.D. 10ñ14 As prev., but P added before each bust. RPC 525.

70ñ100

200ñ300

400ñ600

386

Æ28 of Cyrenaicaobv Caesar TR POT Agrippa, confr. hds. of Augustus and Agrippa rev Scato Procos in wreath. RPC 942.

250ñ350

700ñ1000

ó

Gaius Caesar

SON OF AGRIPPA AND JULIA

GRANDSON AND INTENDED HEIR OF AUGUSTUS

FIRST HUSBAND OF LIVILLA

BROTHER OF LUCIUS CAESAR, AGRIPPA POSTUMUS, JULIA THE YOUNGER AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

Gaius Caesar (Imperial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

387

AV Aureus, under Augustus, 8 B.C. obv Avgvstvs Divi F, laur. hd. r. of Augustus rev C Caes AVG VS F, Gaius Caesar riding r. on horseback, hldg. shield and lance, three standards behind. RIC (Aug.) 198.

900ñ1200

2000ñ2800

4000ñ6000

388

AR Denarius, ó. As prev. RIC (Aug.) 199.

100ñ150

200ñ300

500ñ800

Note: For a portrait that is often misattributed to Gaius Caesar, see no. 283 under Augustus. For portraits of Gaius on a denarius and (possibly) on a provincial bronze, see the listings of his mother, Julia. The most common depiction of Gaius is on aurei and denarii of Augustus (nos. 264 and 295; illustrated on this page below), upon which he is shown standing beside his brother. Additional portraits of Gaius Caesar occur on provincial bronzes listed under Lucius Caesar.

Gaius Caesar (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

389

Æ24 of Tarraco in Spain, under Augustus, obv IMP Caes AVG TR POT PON MAX P P, laur. hd. r. of Augustus rev C V T C L Caes AVG F, confr. hds. of Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar. RPC 210.

70ñ100

150ñ200

400ñ600

390

Æ36 of Hippo Regius in N. Africa, ó. obv Caesar Avgvstvs, bare hd. r. of Augustus rev HIP-Pone Libera confr. bare hds. of Gaius Caesar, at 1. with C behind, and Lucius Caesar, at r. with L behind. RPC 709. Note: Struck 6ñ5 B.C. Illustrated p. 234.

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

5000ñ8000

391

Æ21 of Thessalonica in Macedon, ó. obv Laur. hd. r. of Augustus rev Bare hd. r. of Gaius Caesar. RPC 1564.

70ñ100

150ñ200

400ñ600

392

Æ17 of Pitane in Mysia, ó. obv Bare hd. r. of Gaius Caesar, pentagram before rev Bare hd. r. of Lucius Caesar, hd. of Ammon before. RPC 2393.

70ñ100

150ñ200

400ñ600

Lucius Caesar

SON OF AGRIPPA AND JULIA

GRANDSON AND INTENDED HEIR OF AUGUSTUS

BROTHER OF GAIUS CAESAR, AGRIPPA POSTUMUS, JULIA THE YOUNGER AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

Lucius Caesar (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

393

Æ34ñ35 of Hadrumetum in N. Africa, under Augustus, obv Hadr Avgvstvs, bare hd. r. of Augustus, lituus before rev L CAE F C CAE F, confr. hds. of Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar. RPC 775. Note: Possibly from the proconsulship of P. Quincti-lius Varus, who later lost three legions to a German ambush.

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

ó

394

Æ19 of Corinth in Achaea, ó. obv Bare hd. r. of Augustus rev Confr. hds. of Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar. RPC 1136. Note: Struck 2ñ1 B.C.

100ñ150

300ñ400

ó

395

Æ17 of Pergamum in Mysia, ó. obv Bare hd. r. of Gaius Caesar rev Bare hd. r. of Lucius Caesar. RPC 2365.

70ñ100

150ñ200

400ñ600

Lucius Caesar (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

396

Æ20 of Magnesia ad Sipylum in Lydia, ó. obv Jugate hds. r. of Augustus and Livia rev Confr. hds. of Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar. RPC 2449.

100ñ150

300ñ400

ó

397

Æ18 of Nicaea, ó. obv Jugate hds. r. of Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar rev Demos stg., arms extended. RPC 2564.

70ñ100

150ñ200

400ñ600

398

Æ20 of Tralles, ó. obv Bare hd. r. of Lucius Caesar, lituus before rev Capricorn with cornucopia r. RPC 2651.

100ñ150

200ñ300

ó

Note: For depictions of Lucius Caesar and his brother on aurei (as illustrated on p. 235) and denarii, see nos. 264 and 295. Other portraits of Lucius Caesar occur on provincial bronzes listed under Gaius Caesar.

Agrippa Postumus

SON OF AGRIPPA AND JULIA

GRANDSON AND INTENDED HEIR OF AUGUSTUS

BROTHER OF GAIUS CAESAR, LUCIUS CAESAR, JULIA THE YOUNGER AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

Agrippa Postumus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

399

Æ21 of Corinth in Achaea, under Augustus, obv Agrippa Caesar Corinthi, bare hd. r. of Agrippa Postumus rev C Heio Pollione Iter C Mvssio Prisco II VIR in four lines in parsley wreath. RPC 1141. Illustrated above.

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

ó

400

Æ20 of Apamea in Bithynia, ó. obv M Agrippa TR POT C I C, hd. r. of Agrippa rev Agrippa AVG Nepo, hd. r. of Agrippa Postumus. RPC 2011. Note: This is part of an issue of Augustus struck at the end of the 1st Century B.C. The other two coins in the issue depict Augustus with Divus Julius Caesar, and Augustus with Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar, the older brothers of Agrippa Postumus, who at the time were his principal heirs.

1000ñ1500

4000ñ6000

ó

401

Æ26 of an Uncertain mint, ó. obv Cebactoy ΘE, hd. r. of Augustus rev AΓPIΠΠA[?] AΓPIΠΠ[?] KAI Ioya[I]AC YIO[C], stg. togate fig. of Agrippa Postumus. RPC 5420.

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

ó

402

Æ15 of an Uncertain mint, ó. obv Agrippa[?], bare hd. 1. of Agrippa Postumus(?) rev Nike adv. r. RPC 5438.

ó

ó

ó

Asinius Gallus

POTENTIAL SUCCESSOR OF AUGUSTUS

Asinius Gallus (as Moneyer)

F

VF

chVF

403

Æ Sestertius, under Augustus, c. 16 B.C. OB CI VIS Servatos above, inside and below oak wreath betw. two laurel branches rev C Asinivs C F Gallvs III VIR Aaaff around large SC. RIC (Aug.) 370.

150ñ200

400ñ600

900ñ1200

404

Æ Dupondius, ó. obv Avgvstvs Tribvnic Potest in three lines in oak wreath rev As prev., but usually without C F in inscr. RIC (Aug.) 371ñ2.

100ñ150

300ñ400

700ñ1000

405

Æ As, ó. obv Caesar Avgvstvs Tribvnic Potest, bare hd. r. of Augustus rev As prev. RIC (Aug.) 373.

70ñ100

200ñ300

500ñ800

403

Asinius Gallus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

406

Æ19 of Temnus in Aeolis, as governor of Syria, 6/5 B.C. obv Acinioc ΓAΛΛOC AΓNOC, bare hd. r. of Asinius Gallus rev AΠOΛΛAC ΦAinioy Tamnitan, wreathed hd. r. of Dionysus. RPC 2447. Illustrated above.

150ñ200

400ñ600

ó

Livia

Augusta, A.D. 14ñ29

WIFE OF AUGUSTUS

MOTHER OF TIBERIUS AND NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS

STEP-MOTHER OF JULIA

GRANDMOTHER OF CLAUDIUS, GERMANICUS, LIVILLA AND DRUSUS

Livia (Lifetime Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

407

Æ Sestertius, under Tiberius, 22ñ23. obv Spqr Ivliae Avgvst, carpentum drawn r. by two mules rev TI Caesar Divi AVG F Avgvst P M TR POT XXIIII around large SC. RIC (Tib.) 50ñ1.

300ñ400

700ñ1000

2000ñ3000

408

Æ Dupondius, ó. obv Salvs Avgvsta below dr. bust r. of Livia as Salus rev TI Caesar Divi AVG F AVG P M TR POT XXIIII around large SC. RIC (Tib.) 47. Note: Securely identified as Livia by the title Augusta, this issue is the basis for all studies of Liviaís portraiture. The other two dupondii in this series are listed under Livilla (Pietas, no. 477) and both Antonia and Agrippina Senior (Justitia, no. 498, and the listing immediately after no. 525). Although the empror Titus restored the other two dupondii in this series, he curiously did not restore this one. Illustrated above.

200ñ300

500ñ800

2000ñ3000

Note: Livia may be represented by the seated figure of Pax shown on the reverses of aurei and denarii struck by Augustus and Tiberius.

407

Livia (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

EF

409

AV Aureus, under Galba, A.D. 68ñ69. obv (IMP) SER Galba (Caesar) AVG, bust r. or 1. of Galba rev Diva Avgvsta, Livia stg. 1., hldg. patera and scepter. RIC (Galba) 142ff. Note: Livia is honored for having been a great benefactor to Galba about a half century before he became emperor (in 68). This overture was principally meant to prove his own ties to the Julio-Claudians, the dynasty which his revolt brought to an end.

1750ñ2250

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

410

AR Denarius, ó. Sim. to prev. RIC (Galba) 143ff. Illustrated p, 293.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

Livia (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

411

Æ Sestertius, under Galba. obv IMP SER Galba CAE(SAR) AVG (PON M) TR P, bust r. or 1. of Galba rev Large SC flanking std. fig. 1. of Livia, hldg. patera and scepter, Avgvsta in ex. RIC (Galba) 331ñ8,432ñ3. Note: The reverse was inspired by the Pontif Maxim coinage of Augustus and Tiberius, thus strengthening the likelihood that Pax represented Livia on the original issues. A rare variant has R XL in the field (see no. 813 for details).

250ñ350

900ñ1200

ó

412

Æ Dupondius, under Claudius, obv Divvs Avgvstvs, rad. hd. r., flanked by S C rev Diva Avgvsta, Livia std. 1., hldg. grain ears and torch. RIC (Claud.) 101. Note: This celebrates the long-overdue consecration of Livia, conducted in 42 by Claudius. The obverse honors Augustus, whose priesthood was then led by Claudius.

70ñ100

250ñ350

700ñ1000

413

Æ As, under Galba. obv SER Galba IMP Caesar AVG P M TR P (P P), bust r. or 1. of Galba rev As 409, but SC added. RIC (Galba) 65ñ7ff.

100ñ150

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

415

Livia (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

414

Æ26 of Emerita in Spain obv TI Caesar Avgvstvs PON MAX IMP, laur. hd. 1. of Tiberius rev C A E Ivlia Avgvsta, dr. bust r. of Livia. RPC 40.

50ñ75

150ñ200

250ñ350

Livia (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

415

Æ24 of Oea (Tripolis) in N. Africa obv Dr. bust r. of Livia rev Helm, bust 1. of Minerva, wearing aegis, Punic inscr. before. RPC 835.

70ñ100

200ñ300

500ñ800

416

AR Drachm of Byzantium in Thrace obv Rad. hd. 1. of Augustus rev Dr. bust r. of Livia. RPC 1779.

ó

ó

ó

417

Æ22 of Thessalonica in Macedon obv Bare hd. r. of Tiberius rev Dr. and veiled bust r. of Livia. RPC 1577.

70ñ100

200ñ300

ó

418

Æ26 of Thessalonica, ó. obv Bare hd. 1. of Claudius rev Dr. bust r. of Livia. RPC 1567.

70ñ100

200ñ300

ó

419

Æ19 of Gortyna(?) on Creteobv Bare hd. 1. of Claudius rev Ivlia Avgvsta, diad., dr. bust r. of Livia. RPC 1030.

100ñ150

250ñ350

ó

420

Æ19 of Pergamum in Mysiaobv Confr. busts of Livia, dr., and Tiberius, laur. rev Tetrastyle temple with statue of Augustus. RPC 2369.

50ñ75

100ñ150

200ñ300

421

Æ20 of Ephesus in Ionia obv Jugate busts r. of Augustus, laur., and Livia, dr. rev Stag stg. r., quiver above. RPC 2599ff.

50ñ75

100ñ150

200ñ300

422

Æ23 of the Koinon of Cyprusobv Bare hd. r. of Tiberius rev Ivlia Avgvsta, Livia std. r., hldg. patera and scepter. RPC 3919.

30ñ50

100ñ150

150ñ200

423

Æ16 of Augusta in Cilicia, under Nero, obv Dr. bust r. of Livia rev Capricorn with globe r., star above. RPC 4007.

30ñ50

70ñ100

150ñ200

424

Æ20ñ22, ó. obv Dr. bust r. of Livia rev Statue r. of std. Tyche, river god at feet. RPC 4013ñ4. Note: This series may have continued into the 2nd Century.

50ñ75

100ñ150

200ñ300

425

Æ Prutah (Lepton) of Judaea, procurator Pontius Pilate, 26ñ35. obv Ioyaia Kaicapoc, three ears of grain bound rev Tibepioy Kaicapoc LIS (yr. 16=29), simpulum. RPC 4967. Hendin 648. Note: The obverse of this coin honors Livia, and the reverse Tiberius; it was struck in the last year of Liviaís life. Four other prutot with Liviaís name were struck by the procurator Valerius Gratus (15ñ26).

30ñ50

50ñ75

80ñ150

426

Æ25 of Alexandria obv Dr. bust r. of Livia rev Dou-ble-comucopia bound with fillet. RPC 5006.

100ñ150

200ñ300

700ñ1000

427

Æ21, ó. obv As prev. rev Eagle stg. 1., wings closed. RPC 5008.

100ñ150

200ñ300

700ñ1000

Tiberius, A.D. 14ñ37

SON OF LIVIA

BROTHER OF NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS

STEPSON, SON-IN-LAW AND HEIR OF AUGUSTUS

HUSBAND OF VIPSANIA AGRIPPINA AND JULIA

FATHER OF DRUSUS (BY VIPSANIA AGRIPPINA)

GRANDFATHER OF LIVIA JULIA, AND(?) TIBERIUS GEMELLUS AND GERMANICUS GEMELLUS

Note: From the reign of Nero onward a standard approach is adopted for the presentation of coins of most issuers. Firstly, obverse types bearing portraits of the main issuer are not individually described. Instead, a sampling of obverse inscriptions and a general description of bust types is provided. The listings themselves describe only the reverse types unless there is something remarkable about the obverse. Secondly, a ìgenericî listing is given for each denomination and ìbetterî types are listed separately. For further details, see to the introductory material.

Examples of obverse inscriptions:

Imperator:

TI Caesar Avgvst F Imperat(OR) V (VI or VII)

 

TI Caesar AVG F TR POT XV (on the reverse)

Augustus:

TI Caesar Avgvstvs

 

TI Caesar Divi AVG F Avgvstvs (IMP VII, VIII)

 

TI Caesar Divi Avgvsti F Avgvstvs

 

TI Divi F Avgvstvs

Tiberius (as Imperator)

F

VF

EF

428

AV Aureus, under Augustus, c. A.D. 13ñ14. obv Caesar Avgvstvs Divi F Pater Patriae, laur. hd. r. of Augustus rev AVG F TR POT XV, Tiberius, hldg. eagle-tipped scepter, driving triumphal quadriga r., TI Caesar in ex. RIC (Aug.) 221,3. Note: This celebrates Tiberiusí victories in Germany and Pannonia.

900ñ1200

2000ñ3000

5000ñ8000

429

ó. obv As prev. rev TI Caesar AVG F TR POT XV, bare hd. r. of Tiberius. RIC (Aug.) 225. Note: This and the issue above note the renewal of Tiberiusí tribunician power, marking him as successor.

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

10,000ñ15,000

430

AR Denarius, ó. As 428. RIC (Aug.) 222,4.

150ñ200

300ñ400

1000ñ1500

431

ó. As 429. RIC (Aug.) 226.

200ñ300

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

431

Busts are right- or left-facing, bare-headed or laureate.

Tiberius (as Imperator)

F

VF

chVF

432

Æ Sestertius, under Augustus, c. A.D. 9ñ14. rev Altar of Lugdunum, ROM ET AVG in ex. RIC (Aug.) 240ñ1,47ñ8. Note: Minted at Lugdunum, the ëAltar IIí series celebrates that cityís famous Altar, which both Augustus and Tiberius dedicated on August 1, 10 B.C. The future emperor Claudius was born in Lugdunum on that auspicious day.

900ñ1200

3000ñ5000

10,000ñ15,000

433

Æ Dupondius, ó. As prev. RIC (Aug.) 235ñ6,44.

50ñ75

200ñ300

500ñ800

434

Æ As, ó. As prev. RIC (Aug.) 237ñ8,42,5.

50ñ75

150ñ200

400ñ600

435

ó, c. A.D. 10. rev Pontifex Tribvn Potestate XII around large SC. RIC (Aug.) 469ñ70. Note: Struck at the Rome mint.

50ñ75

150ñ200

400ñ600

436

Æ Semis, ó, c. A.D. 9ñ14. As 434. RIC (Aug.) 239,43,6.

30ñ50

100ñ150

250ñ350

Tiberius (as Augustus)

F

VF

EF

437

AV Aureus rev Pontif Maxim, Pax (repesent-ing Livia) std. r., hldg. branch and scepter or spear. RIC 25,7,9. Note: This issue was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan.

900ñ1200

1750ñ2250

3000ñ5000

438

ó, 14ñ16. rev TR POT XVI (or XVII), Tiberius driving slow quadriga r, hldg. branch and eagle-tipped scepter, IMP VII in ex. RIC 1,3. Note: This type celebrates a triumph Tiberius earned for his German and Pannonian campaigns. A related issue was struck by Augustus in A.D. 13.

900ñ1200

2000ñ3000

5000ñ8000

439

AV Quinarius rev TR POT XVII (etc.), Victory std. r. on globe, hldg. wreath. RIC 5ñ22. Note: This dated type begins with an issue of A.D. 15ñ16, and 17 issues later, ends with one dated to 36ñ37.

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

3000ñ5000

440

AR Denarius As 437. RIC 26,8,30. Illustrated p. 241.

100ñ150

200ñ300

500ñ800

441

ó As 438. RIC 2,4.

150ñ200

300ñ400

900ñ1200

448

450

Tiberius (as Augustus)

F

VF

chVF

442

Æ Sestertius, 22ñ23 obv Civitatibvs Asiae Restitvtis, Tiberius std. 1., hldg. scepter and patera rev TI Caesar Divi AVG F Avgvst P M TR POT XXIIII around large SC. RIC 48. Note: This type celebrates aid Tiberius gave to the cities of Asia for earthquake recovery.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

443

ó, 34ñ37. obv No inscr., ornamented quadriga drawn r. without driver rev TI Caesar Divi AVG F Avgvst P M TR P XXXVI (or XXXVII or XXXIIX) around large SC. RIC 54,60,66.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1250ñ1750

444

ó. obv No inscr., hexastyle temple of Concord, numerous figs. about rev As prev. RIC 55,61,67. Note: This celebrates the dedication of the temple, which Tiberius rebuilt in A.D. 10.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1250ñ1750

445

Æ Dupondius, 22(?) rev Clementiae S C, decorated shield with facing bust of Tiberius in ctr. RIC 38. Note: This celebrates the awarding of a shield of valor (clipeus virtvtis) to Tiberius by the senate.

300ñ400

700ñ1000

ó

446

ó. As prev., but Moderationi(S) SC. RIC 3940.

300ñ400

700ñ1000

ó

447

ó. rev Pont Maxim COS III IMP VII TR POT XXI (or XXII), caduceus betw. crossed branches and cornucopia. RIC 89ñ90. RPC 3868. Note: Usually attributed to Commagene, which was annexed by Tiberius in 17.

70ñ100

200ñ300

400ñ600

Tiberius (as Augustus)

F

VF

chVF

448

Æ As rev Pontif Maxim Tribvn Potest XVII (or XXII) SC, female (Livia?) std. r., hldg. scepter and patera. RIC 33ñ36, 41.

70ñ100

250ñ350

500ñ800

449

ó, 22ñ23. rev Pontif Maxim Tribvn Potest XXIIII around large SC. RIC 44.

70ñ100

250ñ350

500ñ800

450

ó, 34ñ37. rev Pontif MAX TR POT XXXVI (or XXXVII or XXXIIX) SC, rudder before globe. RIC 52,8,64.

70ñ100

250ñ350

500ñ800

451

ó. rev Pontif Maxim Tribvn Potest XXXVI (or XXXVII or XXXIIX) SC, winged cadu-ceus. RIC 53,9,65.

70ñ100

250ñ350

500ñ800

452

Æ Quadrans rev As 432. RIC 32.

30ñ50

100ñ150

300ñ400

Note: For other coins struck by Tiberius, see the listings of Augustus (Posthumous Commemoratives), Livia, Drusus, Livilla, Germanicus Gemellus, Sejanus, Agrippina Senior, Nero Caesar, Drusus Caesar and Caligula.

Tiberius (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

453

Æ Sestertius, under Titus, obv Sim. to 442 rev IMP T Caes Divi Vesp F AVG P M TR P P P COS VII around large SC, Rest above. RIC (Titus) 210.

250ñ350

900ñ1200

ó

454

Æ As, ó. obv TI Caesar Divi AVG F Avgvst IMP VIII, bare hd. 1. or r. of Tiberius rev IMP T Caes Divi Vesp (F) AVG Rest around large SC. RIC (Titus) 211. Note: Longer versions of the reverse inscription exist.

100ñ150

400ñ600

ó

455

ó. obv As prev., but rev Winged caduceus, SC. RIC (Titus) 215.

100ñ150

400ñ600

ó

456

ó, under Domitian, obv As prev. rev IMP D Caes Divi Vesp AVG Rest around large SC. RIC (Dorn.) 458.

100ñ150

400ñ600

ó

Except where noted, the obverse of the provincial coins have the right-facing laureate or bare head of Tiberius.

Tiberius (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

457

AV Stater of the Bosporus, king Aspurgus, c. 1437. obv No inscr., bare hd. r. of Tiberius (or Augustus?) rev Bare male hd. r., monogram behind, date (yrs.311ñ334=14ñ37) below. RPC 1881ñ1901. Note: The reverse bust is probably king Aspurgus, but it may be a Roman.

1250ñ1750

2,500ñ3,500

4000ñ6000

458

AR Drachm (Denarius) of Caesarea rev Mt. Argaeus surmounted by rad. fig. stg. 1., hldg. globe and scepter. RPC 3620. Note: The first in the prolific series of Imperial drachms (denarii) from Caesarea.

100ñ150

200ñ300

500ñ800

Tiberius (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

459

Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria rev Rad. hd. r. or I. of Divvs Augustus, sometimes lituus before. RPC 5089ff. Note: Augustus struck no Alexandrian tet-radrachms.

70ñ100

150ñ200

400ñ600

460

ó, under Nero, 66ñ67 obv Laur. hd. r. of Nero rev Laur. hd. r. of Tiberius. RPC 5295.

20ñ40

70ñ100

200ñ300

Tiberius (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

461

Æ28 of Caesaraugusta in Spain rev CCA above bull stg. r. or 1. RPC 334ff.

30ñ50

80ñ120

200ñ300

462

Æ28 of Segobriga, ó. rev Segobriga in two lines in wreath. RPC 473ñ4

30ñ50

80ñ120

200ñ300

463

Æ29f Italica, ó. rev Mvnic Italic Perm Divi AVG, square altar inscr. Providentiae Avgvsti in three lines. RPC 65.

30ñ50

80ñ120

200ñ300

464

Æ37ñ40 (Sestertius) of Colonia Iulia Pia Paterna in N. Africa, c. 23. rev Permis P Corneli Dolabellae Procos C P G CAS D D C P I (or var.), Mercury std. 1. on rock, hldg. caduceus. RPC 768. Note: Issues with C P I had formerly been given to Clypea or Thapsus, but now are attributed to Iulia Pia Paterna. One of this coinís issuers, P. Cornelius Dolabella, seemingly was a grandson of the homonymous Dolabella who was so active in the Imperatorial age. This Dolabella, proconsul of Africa Proconsularis, restored peace to the region by killing the Numidian brigand Tacfarinas.

300ñ400

700ñ1000

2000ñ3000

465

Æ28 of Oea in Syrtica rev Laur., dr. bust r. of Apollo, lyre before, WYíT behind, all in wreath. RPC 834.

70ñ100

150ñ200

400ñ600

466

Æ15 of Cibyra in Phrygia, governor L. Arruntius, 15ñ16(?). obv Bare hd. r. of Arruntius (?) rev Inscr. in wreath. RPC 2887. Note: Augustus thought Arruntius not only fit to be emperor, but capable of trying for it if given the opportunity.

ó

ó

ó

467

Æ22ñ24 of Olba in Cilicia, high priest Ajax, c. 1016. rev Thunderbolt, inscr. and date. RPC 3731.

30ñ50

100ñ150

200ñ300

468

Æ Prutah (Lepton) of Judaea, procurator Pontius Pilate, 26ñ35. obv Tibepioy Kaicapoc, lituus rev wreath, date LIZ or LIH (yrs.17ñ18=30ñ31). RPC 4968ñ9. Hendin 649ñ50. Note: Jesus was crucified under the regime of Pontius Pilate.

50ñ75

70ñ100

100ñ150

469

Æ Obol of Alexandria rev Tibepioy, hippopato-mus stg. r., date in ex. RPC 5075ff.

30ñ50

70ñ100

150ñ200

Drusus

SON AND INTENDED HEIR OF TIBERIUS

SECOND HUSBAND (AND COUSIN) OF LIVILLA

FATHER OF LIVIA JULIA AND(?) TIBERIUS GEMELLUS AND GERMANICUS GEMELLUS

GRANDSON OF LIVIA AND AGRIPPA

Drusus (Lifetime Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

470

Æ As, under Tiberius, 22ñ23. obv Drvsvs Caesar TI AVG F Divi AVG N, bare hd. 1. of Drusus rev Pontif Tribvn Potest Iter around large SC. RIC (Tib.) 45.

100ñ150

300ñ400

700ñ1000

Note: The other two Imperial coins bearing the name of Drusus are listed under Livilla (dupondius, no. 477) and Germanicus Gemellus (sestertius, no. 481).

Drusus (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

471

Æ As, under Titus, obv Bare hd. 1. of Drusus rev IMP T Caes Divi Vesp F AVG around large SC. RIC (Titus) 216. Note: A longer version of the reverse inscription occurs (RIC 217).

100ñ150

300ñ400

700ñ1000

472

ó, under Domitian, obv As prev. rev IMP D Caes Divi Vesp AVG Rest around large SC. RIC (Dorn.) 459.

150ñ200

500ñ800

ó

Drusus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

473

AR Drachm (Denarius) of Caesarea, under Tiberius, 33ñ34. obv TI Caes AVG P M TR P XXXIV (or XXXV), laur. hd. r. of Tiberius rev Drvsvs Caes TI AVG (F) COS TR P (or POT or P IT), bare hd. 1. of Drusus. RPC 3621ñ2. RIC (Tib.) 84ñ7. Note: This series occurs in two issues, dated 32/33 and 33/34. The central date, 33, no doubt was chosen by Tiberius because it was the 10th anniversary of Drususí murder in 23. Several variants of the reverse inscription are recorded. Illustrated above.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

Drusus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

474

Æ22ñ23 of Italica in Spain, ó. obv Drvsvs Caesar TI AVG F, bare hd. r. of Drusus rev Mvnic Italic, legionary eagle and vexillum betw. two standards, PER AVG in field. RPC 71.

70ñ100

150ñ200

300ñ400

Drusus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

475

Æ16 of Philippi(?) in Macedon, ó obv DRV Caes behind bare hd. r. of Drusus rev Two priests ploughing r. with yoke of oxen. RPC 1659.

15ñ25

30ñ50

100ñ150

476

Æ29 of Sardes in Lydia, 23ñ26. obv Drusus and Germanicus std. 1. on curule chairs rev Inscr. in wreath. Both sides overstruck after 38/9 with circular ëinscription diesí of the proconsul C. Asinnius Pollio. RPC 2995.

150ñ200

300ñ400

500ñ800

Note: See the listings of Tiberius Gemellus, Germanicus Gemellus and Germanicus for portraits of Drusus.

Livilla

WIFE OF GAIUS CAESAR AND DRUSUS

DAUGHTER OF NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS AND ANTONIA

SISTER OF GERMANICUS AND CLAUDIUS

MOTHER OF TIBERIUS GEMELLUS, GERMANICUS GEMELLUS AND LIVIA JULIA

GRANDDAUGHTER OF LIVIA, MARC ANTONY AND OCTAVIA

Livilla (Lifetime Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

477

Æ Dupondius, under Tiberius, 22ñ23. obv Pietas, veiled, dr. and diad. bust r. of Livilla as Pietas rev Drvsvs Caesar TI Avgvsti F TR POT Iter around large SC. RIC (Tib.) 43. Note: For details about the attribution of this issue to Livilla, see her Numismatic Note. The other two dupondii in this series are listed under Livia (Salus, no. 408) and both Antonia and Agrippina Senior (Justitia, no. 498, and the listing immediately after no. 525). This dupondius was ërestoredí by Titus. Illustrated above.

250ñ350

500ñ800

2000ñ3000

The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.

Tiberius Gemellus

Heir Apparent (of Tiberius), A.D. 35ñ37

SON OF LIVILLA AND DRUSUS (or SEJANUS)

HEIR APPARENT (OF TIBERIUS), A.D. 35ñ37

COUSIN OF NERO CAESAR, DRUSUS CAESAR, CALIGULA, AGRIPPINA JUNIOR, DRUSILLA, JULIA LIVILLA AND BRITANNICUS

GRANDSON OF ANTONIA, NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS, AND(?)TIBERIUS

Tiberius Gemellus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

478

Æ25 (As) of Cyrene in Cyrenaica, under Tiberius, c. 22ñ23. obv ΔPOYΣOΣ KAIΣAP AYΓOYΣTOY YIOΣ, laur. hd. r. of Drusus rev TIB ΓEP KAIΣAPEΣ, confr. hds. of Tiberius Gemellus and Germanicus Gemellus. RPC 947.

500ñ800

1250ñ1750

ó

479

Æ15 of Corinth in Achaea, under Tiberius or Caligula, 35ñ37. obv COR, Pegasus flying r. rev CAE GEM, confr. dr. busts of Caligula(?) on 1. and Tiberius Gemellus (?) at r. RPC 1171. Note: If the portrait identifications are correct, this is an important coin, for it depicts both final heirs of Tiberius.

300ñ400

ó

ó

480

Æ14ñ15 Philadelphia (Neocaesarea) in Lydia, ó. obv Tibepion Cebacton(?), bare hd. r. of Tiberius Gemellus(?) rev NeokecapeiΣ or Neoka-Icapeic, winged thunderbolt. RPC 3017. Note: Some have identified the bust as Tiberius or Britan-nicus, but it almost certainly is Tiberius Gemellus as teenage heir to Tiberiusí throne. Illustrated above.

500ñ800

1250ñ1750

ó

Note: See the issues listed for Germanicus Gemellus, as they also portray Tiberius Gemellus.

Germanicus Gemellus

SON OF LIVILLA AND DRUSUS (or SEJANUS)

BROTHER OF TIBERIUS GEMELLUS

COUSIN OF NERO CAESAR, DRUSUS CAESAR, CALIGULA, AGRIPPINA JUNIOR, DRUSILLA, JULIA LIVILLA AND BRITANNICUS

GRANDSON OF ANTONIA, NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS, AND (?) TIBERIUS

Germanicus Gemellus (Imperial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

481

Æ Sestertius, under Tiberius, 22ñ23. obv Confr. hds. of Tiberius Gemellus and Germanicus Gemellus set upon the ends of crossed cornucopias, caduceus betw. rev Drvsvs Caesar TI AVG F Divi AVG N Pont TR POT II around large SC. RIC (Tib.) 42. Note: This obverse inspired a coin of king Anti-ochus IV of Commagene (38ñ72). Illustrated above.

300ñ400

700ñ1000

2000ñ3000

Germanicus Gemellus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

482

Æ27 (Dupondius) of Cyrene in Cyrenaica, under Tiberius, c. 22ñ23. obv ΔPOYΣOΣ KAIΣAP AYΓOYΣTOY YIOΣ, laur. hd. r. of Drusus, simpu-lum before, lituus behind rev TIB ΓEP KAIΣAPEΣ, confr. hds. of Tiberius Gemellus and Germanicus Gemellus. RPC 946.

500ñ800

1250ñ1750

ó

483

Æ19ñ23 (Semis), ó. obv Camel stg. r. or 1. in wreath rev As prev. RPC 948ñ9.

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

ó

Note: For another of the Cyrene issues, see the listing of Tiberius Gemellus.

Sejanus

PRAETORIAN PREFECT, A.D. 14ñ31

POTENTIAL SUCCESSOR OF TIBERIUS

COMPANION OF LIVILLA

UNCLE OF CLAUDIA ANTONIA

Sejanus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

484

Æ29 of Bilbilis in Spain, under Tiberius, 31. obv TI Caesar Divi Avgvsti F Avgvstvs, laur. hd. r. of Tiberius rev MVN Avgvsta Bilbilis TI Caesare V L Aelio Seiano around COS in wreath. RPC 398. Illustrated above.

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

ó

485

Æ22, ó. Types as prev., but obv TI Caesar Avgvsti F rev AVG(V) Bilbilis TI Caesare V L Aelio Seiano. RPC 399.

300ñ400

900ñ1200

ó

Nero Claudius Drusus

SON OF LIVIA

BROTHER OF TIBERIUS

HUSBAND OF ANTONIA

FATHER OF GERMANICUS, CLAUDIUS AND LIVILLA

Obverse inscription:

Memorial:

Nero Clavdivs Drvsvs Germanic VS IMP

Except where noted, the obverse has the left-facing bare head of Nero Claudius Drusus.

Nero Claudius Drusus (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

EF

486

AV Aureus, under Claudius, rev Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue r. with spear betw. two trophies with bound captives std. at their bases; DE below statue, Germ inscr. on the architrave. RIC (Claud.) 69.

1500ñ2000

4000ñ6000

8,000ñ12,000

487

ó. As prev., but DE Germ inscr. on architrave, statue 1. saluting, and no captives at base of trophies. RIC 71.

1500ñ2000

4000ñ6000

8,000ñ12,000

488

ó. rev DE Germanis, two oblong shields, two pairs of spears and trumpets, all crossed, standard with flag behind. RIC (Claud.) 73. Illustrated above.

1500ñ2000

4000ñ6000

8,000ñ12,000

Nero Claudius Drusus (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

EF

489

AR Denarius, ó. As 486. RIC (Claud.) 70.

400ñ600

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

490

ó As 487. RIC (Claud.) 72.

400ñ600

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

491

ó As 488. RIC (Claud.) 74.

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

492

Nero Claudius Drusus (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

492

Æ Sestertius, under Claudius, rev TI Clavdivs Caesar AVG P M TR P IMP (P P) SC, Claudius, togate, std. 1. on curule chair and hldg. branch, amidst a display of arms and armor. RIC (Claud.) 93,109.

200ñ300

500ñ800

2000ñ3000

493

ó. obv TI Clavdivs Caesar AVG P M TR P IMP (P P), laur. hd. r. of Claudius rev Nero Clavdivs Drvsvs German IMP SC, sim. to 487, though no inscr. on architrave. RIC (Claud.) 98,114. Note: The reverse honors Nero Claudius Drusus, and the obverse honors Claudius himself.

200ñ300

700ñ1000

2500ñ3500

494

ó, under Titus, rev IMP T Caes Divi Vesp F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII around large SC, Rest above. RIC (Titus) 225.

250ñ350

700ñ1000

ó

Nero Claudius Drusus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

495

AR Didrachm of Caesarea, under Claudius. As prev, but laur. hd. r. rev As 487, but statue 1. and the architrave inscr. DE Germanis. RPC 3628. RIC (Claud.) 125ñ6. Note: RIC cites a variety without an inscription on the architrave.

700ñ1000

2000ñ3000

4000ñ6000

Nero Claudius Drusus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

496

Æ25 of Crete, ó. obv TI KΛAYΔIOΣ KAIΣAP ΓEPM ΣEBAΣTOΣ, laur. hd. r. of Claudius rev ΔPOY KΛAY ΓEP(M) above and ANTΩNIA below confr. busts of Antonia, dr. at L, and Nero Claudius Drusus, bare at r. RPC 1031.

250ñ350

700ñ1000

ó

497

Æ17 of Clazomenae in Ionia, ó. obv ΔPoycoc Hpwc, laur. hd. r. of Nero Claudius Drusus rev KΛAzomeniwn, snake upon altar. RPC 2500.

100ñ150

400ñ600

ó

Note: These are the only three provincial issues recorded for Nero Claudius Drusus.

Antonia

Augusta, A.D. 37 and 41

WIFE OF NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS

DAUGHTER OF MARC ANTONY AND OCTAVIA

HALF-SISTER OF MARCELLUS

NIECE OF AUGUSTUS

MOTHER OF GERMANICUS, CLAUDIUS AND LIVILLA

Obverse inscription:

Memorial:

ANTONIA AVGVSTA

Antonia (Lifetime Coinage[?])

F

VF

chVF

498

Æ Dupondius, under Tiberius, 22ñ23. obv Ivsti-TIA, diad., dr. bust r. of Justitia rev TI Caesar Divi AVG F AVG P M TR POT XXIIII around large SC. RIC (Tib.) 46. Note: The bust of Justitia represents (but seemingly does not portray) Antonia and/or Agrippina Senior. It no doubt reflects the justice they received from the trial of Piso for the murder of Germanicus, who was Antoniaís most promising son and Agrippina Seniorís husband. The other two dupondii in this series are listed under Livia (Salus, no. 408) and Livilla (Pietas, no. 477).

150ñ200

400ñ600

1250ñ1750

Note: This coin, without a catalog number, is also described for Agrippina Senior (immediately following no. 525). For a portrait sometimes given to Antonia, see nos. 563ñ4.

On posthumous commemoratives, the obverse features Antoniaís right-facing, draped bust. On aurei and denarii she wears a wreath of grain ears, on dupondii she is shown bare-headed.

Antonia (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

EF

499

AV Aureus, under Claudius, rev Constantiae Avgvsti, Antonia, as Constantia, stg. facing, hldg. long torch and cornucopia. RIC (Claud.) 65. Note: Some identify the reverse figure as Ceres. Constantia is prominent on the coinage of Claudius and the issues he struck for Antonia. It may represent the courage and perseverance of Antonia.

1500ñ2000

4000ñ6000

8000ñ12,000

500

ó. rev Sacerdos Divi Avgvsti, two torches linked by ribbon. RIC (Claud.) 67. Note: This aureus and no. 503 allude to Claudius as the priest of Divus Augustus.

1500ñ2000

4000ñ6000

8000ñ12,000

501

AR Denarius, ó. As 499. RIC (Claud.) 66.

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

2000ñ4000

502

ó. As 500. RIC (Claud.) 68.

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

2000ñ4000

Antonia (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

503

Æ Dupondius, under Claudius, rev TI Clavdivs Caesar AVG P M TR P IMP (P P) SC, Claudius (as priest of Divus Augustus), veiled and togate, stg. 1. hldg. simpulum. RIC (Claud.) 92, 104. Illustrated p. 252.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

504

ó, under Titus, obv As 498 rev IMP T Caes Divi Vesp F AVG Rest(Itvit) around large SC. RIC (Titus) 218ñ9. Note: Variants of the reverse inscripí tion exist (RIC 220ñ1).

250ñ350

500ñ800

ó

Antonia (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

505

Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria, under Claudius. obv Laur. hd. r. of Claudius rev Dr. bust r. of Antonia. RPC 5117.

70ñ100

200ñ300

400ñ600

Antonia (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

506

Æ21 of Thessalonica in Macedon, ó. obv Laur. hd. r. or 1. of Caligula rev veiled hd. 1. of Antonia. RPC 1573ñ5.

70ñ100

200ñ300

ó

Note: For other provincial coin portraits of Antonia, see the listings of Nero Claudius Drusus and Valeria Messalina.

Germanicus

SON OF NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS AND ANTONIA

BROTHER OF CLAUDIUS AND LIVILLA

HUSBAND OF AGRIPPINA SENIOR

FATHER OF NERO CAESAR, DRUSUS CAESAR, CALIGULA, AGRIPPINA JUNIOR, DRUSILLA AND JULIA LIVILLA

Germanicus (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

EF

507

AV Aureus, under Caligula, 37ñ38. obv C Caesar AVG Germ P M TR POT, bare or laur. hd. r. of Caligula rev Germanicvs Caes P C Caes AVG Germ, bare hd. r. of Germanicus. RIC (Gaius) 11,17.

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

20,000ñ30,000

508

ó, 40. As prev., but obv C Caesar AVG PON M TR POT III COS III, laur. hd. r. of Caligula. RIC (Gaius) 25.

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

20,000ñ30,000

509

AR Denarius, ó, 37ñ38. As 507. RIC (Gaius) 12,18.

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

3000ñ5000

510

ó, 40. As 508. RIC (Gaius) 26.

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

3000ñ5000

512

Germanicus (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

511

Æ Sestertius, under Claudius, obv Germanicvs Caesar TI AVG F Divi AVG N, bare hd. r. of Germanicus rev TI Clavdivs Caesar AVG Germ P M TR P IMP P P around large SC. RIC (Claud.) 105.

900ñ1200

3000ñ5000

ó

Germanicus (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

512

Æ Dupondius, under Caligula, obv German-Icvs Caesar in two lines above Germanicus, hldg. eagle-tipped scepter, in triumphal quadriga r. rev Signis Recept Devictis Germ SC to sides of Germanicus stg. 1., saluting and hldg. standard. RIC (Gaius) 57. Note: This recalls the triumph Germanicus earned in 17 for his German campaigns, in which he recovered the standards lost by Varus in A.D. 9.

150ñ200

400ñ600

900ñ1200

513

Æ As, ó, 37ñ38. obv Germanicvs Caesar TI Avgvst F Divi AVG N, bare hd. 1. of Germanicus rev C Caesar AVG Germanicvs PON M TR POT around large SC. RIC (Gaius) 35.

100ñ150

300ñ400

700ñ1000

514

ó, 39ñ41. As prev., but rev C Caesar Divi AVG Pron AVG P M TR POT III (or IIII) P P. RIC 43,50.

100ñ150

300ñ400

700ñ1000

515

ó, under Claudius. As 511. RIC (Claud.) 106. Illustrated p. 254.

100ñ150

300ñ400

700ñ1000

516

ó, under Titus, obv As prev., but hd. r. or I. rev IMP T Caes Divi Vesp F AVG Rest around large SC. RIC (Titus) 226ñ9. Note: Sometimes RES-Titvit appears above the SC (RIC 230).

150ñ200

400ñ600

ó

517

ó, under Domitian. As prev., but hd. 1. rev IMP D Caes Divi Vesp F AVG Rest around large SC. RIC (Dorn.) 460.

150ñ200

400ñ600

ó

Germanicus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

518

AR Didrachm of Caesareaobv Germanicvs Caesar TI AVG F COS II, bare hd. r. of Germanicus rev Artaxias Germanicvs, Germanicus crowning Artaxias of Armenia, both figs. stg. RPC 3629. RIC (Gaius) 59. Note: This and the following drachm were struck under Caligula or Claudius (opinions vary). Both celebrate Germanicusí installation of Artaxias on the Armenian throne during his fateful mission in the east.

1750ñ2250

4000ñ6000

ó

519

AR Drachm (Denarius), ó. As prev. RPC 3630. RIC-.

1000ñ1500

2000ñ3000

ó

520

ó. obv Divvs Avgvstvs, rad. hd. 1. of Augustus rev Germanicvs Caes TI AVG(V) (F) COS II P M (or IMP), bare hd. r. of Germanicus, lightly bearded. RPC 3623. RIC (Gaius) 60ñ2. Note: Inscriptions on the reverse vary. This drachm was probably struck by Tiberius, though perhaps by Caligula.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

Germanicus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

521

Æ23ñ24 of Italica in Spain, under Tiberius, obv Germanicvs Caesar TI AVG F, bare hd. 1. of Germanicus rev Mvnic Italic, legionary eagle and vexillum betw. two standards, PER AVG in field. RPC 70.

70ñ100

150ñ200

300ñ400

522

Æ28ñ29 of Romula, ó. obv Perm Divi AVG COL ROM, laur. hd. 1. of Tiberius rev German-Icvs Caesar Drvsvs Caesar, confr. hds. of Germanicus and Drusus. RPC 74.

100ñ150

200ñ300

500ñ800

523

Æ21 of Cnossus on Crete, under Caligula, obv C Caesar AVG Germanicvs, bare hd. r. of Caligula rev GER Caesar Dossenno PVL-Chro II VI(R), bare hd. r. of Germanicus. RPC 991. Note: The portraits are crude; an issue of Gor-tyn has finely engraved portraits.

100ñ150

250ñ350

ó

524

Æ21 of Thessalonica in Macedon, ó. obv Laur. hd. 1. of Caligula rev Bare hd. 1. of Germanicus. RPC 1572.

70ñ100

150ñ200

250ñ350

525

Æ15 of Aezanis in Phrygia, ó. obv Bare hd. r. of Germanicus rev Stag stg. r. RPC 3134.

50ñ75

100ñ150

200ñ300

Note: For other provincial coins depicting Germanicus, see the listings of Drusus and Drusus Caesar.

Agrippina Senior

WIFE OF GERMANICUS

DAUGHTER OF AGRIPPA AND JULIA

SISTER OF GAIUS CAESAR, LUCIUS CAESAR, AGRIPPA POSTUMUS AND JULIA THE YOUNGER

MOTHER OF CALIGULA, NERO CAESAR, DRUSUS CAESAR, AGRIPPINA JUNIOR, DRUSILLA AND JULIA LIVILLA

GRANDMOTHER OF NERO

Agrippina Senior (Lifetime Coinage[?])

F

VF

chVF

ó

Æ Dupondius, under Tiberius, 22ñ23. obv Ivsti-TIA, diad., dr. bust r. of Justitia rev TI Caesar Divi AVG F AVG P M TR POT XXIIII around large SC. RIC (Tib.) 46. Note: The bust of Justitia represents (but seemingly does not portray) Agrippina Senior and/or Antonia. It no doubt reflects the justice they received from the trial of Piso for the murder of Germanicus, who was Agrippina Seniorís husband and Antoniaís most promising son. The other two dupondii in this series are listed under Livia (Salus, no. 408) and Livilla (Pietas, no. 477).

150ñ200

400ñ600

1250ñ1750

Note: A catalog number for this coin, no. 498, is given in the listings of Antonia.

Agrippina Senior (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

EF

526

AV Aureus, under Caligula, 37ñ38. obv C Caesar AVG Germ P M TR POT, bare or laur. hd. r. of Caligula rev Agrippina MAT C Caes AVG Germ, dr. bust r. of Agrippina Sr. RIC (Gaius) 7,13.

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

20,000ñ30,000

527

ó, 40. As prev., but obv C Caesar AVG PON M TR POT III COS III, laur. hd. r. of Caligula. RIC (Gaius) 21.

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

20,000ñ30,000

528

AR Denarius, ó, 37ñ38. As 526. RIC (Gaius) 8,14.

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

3000ñ5000

529

ó, 40. As 527. RIC (Gaius) 22.

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

3000ñ5000

530

ó, 40ñ41. As prev., but obv inscr. ends TR POT IIII COS IIII. RIC (Gaius) 30.

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

3000ñ5000

532

Agrippina Senior (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

531

Æ Sestertius, under Caligula, obv Agrippina M F MAT C Caesaris Avgvsti, dr. bust r. of Agrippina Sr. rev Spqr Memoriae Agrippl NAE in three lines above and to 1. of ornamented carpentum drawn 1. by two mules. RIC (Gaius) 55. Illustrated p. 257.

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

4000ñ6000

532

ó, under Claudius, obv Agrippina M F GER-Manici Caesaris, dr. bust r. of Agrippina Sr. rev TI Clavdivs Caesar AVG Germ P M TR P IMP P P around large SC. RIC (Claud.) 102.

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

533

ó, under Titus, obv As prev. rev IMP T Caes Divi Vesp F AVG P M T R P P P COS VIII Rest around large SC. RIC (Titus) 231.

400ñ600

1250ñ1750

ó

Agrippina Senior (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

534

AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, under Caligula, obv Laur. hd. r. of Caligula rev Dr. bust r. of Agrippina Sr. RPC 4166.

300ñ400

500ñ800

2000ñ3000

Agrippina Senior (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

535

Æ20 of Methyma on Lesbos, under Caligula, obv Bare hd. r. of Caligula rev Dr. bust r. of Agrippina Sr. RPC 2340. Note: Agrippina Senior gave birth to Julia Livilla on Lesbos.

70ñ100

200ñ300

ó

536

Æ22 of Smyrna in Ionia, ó. obv Laur. hd. r. of Caligula rev Dr. bust of Agrippina Sr. confr. with bare hd. of Germanicus. RPC 2471.

70ñ100

200ñ300

500ñ800

537

Æ17 of Aezanis in Phrygia, ó. obv Laur. hd. r. of Germanicus rev Dr. bust r. of Agrippina Sr. RPC 3081.

70ñ100

100ñ150

250ñ350

Note: For another coin depicting Agrippina Senior, see no. 543.

Nero Caesar

SON OF GERMANICUS AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

BROTHER OF DRUSUS CAESAR, CALIGULA, AGRIPPINA JUNIOR, DRUSILLA AND JULIA LIVILLA

GRANDSON OF AGRIPPA, JULIA, NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS AND ANTONIA

Nero Caesar (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

538

Æ Dupondius under Caligula, 37ñ38. obv Nero ET Drvsvs Caes Ares, statuary group of Nero Caesar and Drusus Caesar , both cloaked and on horses prancing r.; Nero Caesar (nearest) salutes rev C Caesar AVG Germanicvs PON M TR POT around large SC. RIC (Gaius) 34. Note: The statuary group on the obverse was commissioned by Caligula, and its construction was overseen by Claudius. The type inspired a coin of king Antiochus IV of Commagene (38ñ72). Illustrated above.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1250ñ1750

539

ó 39ñ40. As prev., but rev C Caesar Divi AVG Pron AVG P M TR POT III P P. RIC (Gaius) 42.

250ñ350

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

540

ó, 40ñ41. As prev., but TR POT IIII. RIC (Gaius) 49.

250ñ350

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

Nero Caesar (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

541

Æ29 of Carthago Nova in Spain, under Tiberius. obv TI Caesar Divi Avgvsti F Avgvstvs P M, hd. 1. of Tiberius rev C V I N C Nero ET Drvsvs Caes Ares Qvinq, confr. hds. of Nero Caesar and Drusus Caesar. RPC 179.

150ñ200

400ñ600

ó

542

Æ28 of Caesaraugusta, ó. obv TI Caesar Divi Avgvsti F Avgvstvs, laur. hd. 1. of Tiberius rev CCA Drvsvs Caesar Nero Caesar, confr. std. figs. of Nero Caesar and Drusus Caesar. RPC 342.

100ñ150

250ñ350

ó

543

Æ20 of Corinth in Achaea, under Caligula, obv Agrippina Germ, dr. bust r. of Agrippina Sr. rev P Vipsanio Agripa II VIR COR, confr. busts of Nero Caesar and Drusus Caesar. RPC 1174ñ5.

100ñ150

200ñ300

ó

Note: For other coins depicting Nero Caesar, see the listings of Drusus Caesar and Drusilla.

Drusus Caesar

SON OF GERMANICUS AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

BROTHER OF NERO CAESAR, CALIGULA, AGRIPPINA JUNIOR, DRUSILLA AND JULIA LIVILLA

GRANDSON OF AGRIPPA, JULIA, NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS AND ANTONIA

Drusus Caesar (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

544

Æ22 of Carthago Nova in Spain, under Tiberius. obv TI Caesar Divi Avgvsti F Avgvstvs P M, bare hd. 1. of Tiberius rev C V I N C Nero ET Drvsvs Caes Ares Qvinq, confr. hds. of Nero Caesar and Drusus Caesar. RPC 181.

100ñ150

250ñ350

ó

545

Æ28 of Caesaraugusta, ó. obv TI Caesar Divi Avgvsti F Avgvstvs, laur. hd. r. of Tiberius rev CCA Nero Caesar Drvsvs Caesar II VIR, confr. hds. of Nero Caesar and Drusus Caesar. RPC 343. Illustrated above.

150ñ200

350ñ500

ó

546

Æ25 of Tingi in Mauretania, ó. obv Drvsvs, bare hd. 1. of Drusus Caesar rev Nero IVL TIN, bare hd. r. of Nero Caesar. RPC 865.

150ñ200

400ñ600

ó

547

Æ15 of Cnossus on Crete, under Caligula. NER Caesar Pvlcher Iivir, bare hd. r. of Nero Caesar rev DRV Caesar C I P V SE Iivir, bare hd. r. of Drusus Caesar. RPC 997.

100ñ150

200ñ300

ó

548

Æ20 of Tabae in Caria, under Tiberius, obv ΓEpmanikoΣ ΔPOYΣOΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOI, confr. busts of Germanicus and Drusus Caesar rev TabhnΩN AΘHNAΓOPAΣ ΣE in wreath. RPC 2871.

100ñ150

250ñ350

ó

Note: For other coins depicting Drusus Caesar, see the listings of Nero Caesar and Drusilla.

The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.

Gaius (called ëCaligulaí), A.D. 37ñ41

Caesar, A.D. 35ñ37

SON OF GERMANICUS AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

HUSBAND OF CAESONIA

HEIR APPARENT (OF TIBERIUS), A.D. 35ñ37

BROTHER OF NERO CAESAR, DRUSUS CAESAR, AGRIPPINA JUNIOR, DRUSILLA AND JULIA LIVILLA

Examples of obverse inscriptions:

Augustus:

C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS

 

C CAESAR AVG GERM(ANICVS) P M TR POT

 

C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT

 

C CAESAR AVG PON M TR POT III(I) COS III(I)

 

C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG

 

C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P III(I) P P

Caligula (Heir Apparent)

F

VF

EF

549

Æ27ñ30 (As) of Carthago Nova in Spain, under Tiberius, c. 35ñ37. obv TI Caesar DIV(I) AVG(V) F AVG(Vstv) P M, laur. hd. 1. of Tiberius rev G Caesar TI N Qvin(Q) IN (or C) V I N K, bare hd. 1. of Caligula. RPC 182. Note: Coins of smaller module (RPC 183 and 184) are known of this issue.

250ñ350

500ñ800

ó

550

Æ29 (As) of Caesaraugusta, ó. obv TI Caesar Divi AVG F Avgvstvs, laur. hd. r. of Tiberius rev Ivniano Lvpo PR C Caesar C Pompon Parra II V, legionary eagle betw. two standards, C C A betw. shafts. RPC 364. Note: On this issue Caligula is mentioned only by name.

200ñ300

400ñ600

ó

Busts are right- or left-facing, bare-headed or laureate.

Caligula (as Augustus)

F

VF

EF

551

AV Aureus rev Spqr P P OB CS in three lines in oak wreath. RIC 27.

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

20,000ñ30,000

552

AV Quinarius rev P M TR POT (COS, Iter or POT IIII), Victory std. r. on globe, hldg. wreath. RIC 5,20,29.

2000ñ3000

4000ñ6000

ó

553

AR Denarius As 551. RIC 19,28.

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

3000ñ5000

Note: The other three reverse types of Caligulaís aurei and denarii are described separately in the listings of Augustus (as illustrated above), Germanicus and Agrippina Senior.

Caligula (as Augustus)

F

VF

chVF

554

Æ Sestertius rev Spqr P P OB Cives Serva-TOS in oak wreath. RIC 37,46,53.

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

2000ñ3000

555

ó obv Pietas std. 1., hldg. patera, Pietas in ex. rev Divo AVG SC at sides of garlanded hexastyle temple, before which Caligula sacrifices from patera over altar; flanked by two attendants, one leading a bull. RIC 36,44,51. Note: Obverse inscriptions vary.

250ñ350

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

556

ó rev Adlocvt COH, Caligula stg. 1. on platform, saluting five soldiers stg. before , all hldg. shields and swords, all but the foremost hldg. legionary eagles. RIC 32,40,48. Note: This lacks the customary SC.

500ñ800

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

557

ó rev Agrippina Drvsilla Ivlia SC, stg. facing figs. of Agrippina Jr. (as Securitas), Drusilla (as Concordia) and Julia Livilla (as Fortuna), each hldg. a cornucopia, the first resting hers on a column, the second also hldg. a patera, the last also hldg. a rudder. RIC 33. Note: Drusilla was alive when this coin was struck, for its obverse inscription cites Caligulaís first tribunate, which ended on March 18, 38 (Drusilla died mid-year).

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

4000ñ6000

558

Æ As rev Vesta SC, Vesta std. 1., hldg. patera and scepter. RIC 38,47,54.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

559

Æ Quadrans obv Pileus betw. large SC rev PON M TR P III (or IIII) P P COS Tert around large R C C. RIC 45,52. Note: RCC may mean Remissa Ducentesima, and refer to the abolition of a 1/2% tax on goods sold at auction.

5ñ15

30ñ50

70ñ100

Note: Caligula struck dupondii for Augustus, Germanicus and Nero and Drusus Caesars.

Caligula (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

560

AV Stater of the Bosporus, king Mithradates III (or VIII), c. 39ñ45. obv No inscr., laur. hd. r. of Caligula(?) rev BAΣIΛEΩΣ MIΘPIΔAtoy, Victory adv. 1., hldg. wreath and palm branch, date (yrs.336ñ8=39ñ41) in field. RPC 1908ñ9 and S-1908A. Note: The bust may also be that of Mithradates.

ó

ó

ó

ó

AR Tetradrachm of Antioch see no. 534.

ó

ó

ó

561

AR Drachm (Denarius) of Caesarea rev Imperator Pont MAX TR POT, simpulum and lituus. RPC 3624. RIC 63.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

562

Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria

ó

ó

ó

Caligula (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

563

Æ27ñ30 (As) of Carthago Nova in Spainobv G Caesar AVG Germanic IMP P M TR P COS, laur. hd. r. of Caligula rev CN Atel Flac CN POM Flac II VIR Q V I N C, hd. r. of Salus, SAL AVG in field. RPC 185. Note: The bust of Salus often is incorrectly given to Caesonia; if it represents anyone, it would most likely be Antonia.

50ñ75

150ñ200

300ñ400

564

Æ22ñ23, ó. As prev. RPC 186.

50ñ75

150ñ200

300ñ400

565

Æ28 of Caesaraugusta, ó. rev CCA Licin(I)ANO ET Germano II VIR, priest ploughing r. with yoke of oxen. RPC 371.

70ñ100

200ñ300

400ñ600

566

Æ22 of Segobriga, ó. rev Segobriga in two lines in wreath. RPC 477.

50ñ75

150ñ200

300ñ400

567

Æ21 of Thessalonica in Macedon rev ΘEΣΣAΛOnikeΩN in two lines in wreath. RPC 1576.

50ñ75

150ñ200

300ñ400

568

Æ21ñ26 of the Bosporus, king Aspurgus, c. 14ñ37. obv No inscr., diad. hd. r. of Aspurgus, monogram behind, IB before rev Bare hd. r. of Caligula. RPC 1904.

50ñ75

150ñ200

300ñ500

569

Æ18ñ19 of Philadelphia in Lydia rev Capricorn 1. with cornucopia at shoulder. RPC 3029.

50ñ75

100ñ150

150ñ200

570

Æ24 of Judaea, king Herod Agrippa I, 37ñ44. rev NomiΣ BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΓPIΠΠA, Germanicus, hldg. eagle-tipped scepter, in triumphal quadriga r., date LE (yr.5=40/1) in ex. RPC 4976. Hendin 549. Note: The reverse is modeled after the dupondius Caligula struck for Germanicus. The inscription means ëmoney of King Agrippa.í

500ñ800

2000ñ4000

10,000ñ20,000

Note: Caligula was the last emperor to issue coins in Spain in large quantities. For other coins struck by Caligula, see the listings of Augustus, Agrippa, Antonia, Germanicus, Agrippina Senior, Nero Caesar, Drusus Caesar, Drusilla, Julia Livilla and Agrippina Junior.

Caesonia and Drusilla Minor

Caesonia:

FOURTH WIFE OF CALIGULA

MOTHER OF DRUSILLA MINOR

Drusilla Minor:

DAUGHTER OF CALIGULA AND CAESONIA

Caesonia and Drusilla Minor (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

571

Æ22 of Caesarea Paneas in Judaea, king Herod Agrippa I, 37ñ44. obv KAIΣΩNIA ΓYNH ΣEBAΣTOY, dr. bust 1. of Caesonia rev ΔPOYΣIΛΛA ΘYΓAtpi ΣEBAΣTOY, stg. fig. of Drusilla Minor, hldg. Nike and branch, date LE (yr.5=40/1) at 1. RPC 4977. Hendin 550. Illustrated above.

15002000

3000ñ5000

7000ñ11,000

Note: For æs of Carthago N ova mistakenly thought to portray Caesonia, see nos. 563ñ4.

Drusilla

DAUGHTER OF GERMANICUS AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

SISTER OF NERO CAESAR, DRUSUS CAESAR, CALIGULA, AGRIPPINA JUNIOR AND JULIA LIVILLA

Drusilla (Lifetime Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

572

Æ21 of Smyrna in Ioniaobv ΓAion Kaicapa ΓEpmanikon EΠI AoyioΛA, laur. hd. r. of Caligula rev ΔPoyciΛΛAN Zmypnaiwn MhnoΦAnhc, Drusilla (as Persephone) std. 1., hldg. poppies, grain and scepter. RPC 2472. Note: The reverse inscription does not include the ΘEA one would expect for a coin struck in the provinces after Drusillaís death and deification.

400ñ600

900ñ1200

ó

Note: For a sestertius depicting Drusilla during her lifetime, see no. 557.

Drusilla (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

573

Æ33 of Apamea in Bithynia, under Caligula, obv Divae Drvsillae Ivliae Agrippinae, dr. bust of Drusilla facing, flanked by confr. dr. busts of Agrippina Jr. and Julia Livilla rev Agrippina C Caesaris AVG Germanici Mater C I C, Agrippina Sr. std. 1., hldg. patera and scepter, D D in field. RPC 2012.

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

ó

Drusilla (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

574

Æ20ñ24, ó. obv Drvsvs Nero Caesares D D, confr. hds. of Nero Caesar and Drusus Caesar rev Agrippina Diva Drvsilla Ivlia, stg., facing figs. of Agrippina Jr. (as Securitas), Drusilla (as Concordia) and Julia Livilla (as Fortuna), each hldg. a cornucopia, the first resting hers on a column, the second also hldg. a patera, the last also hldg. a rudder. RPC 2014.

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

ó

575

Æ20 of Miletus in Ionia, ó. obv ΓAIOΣ KAIΣAP ΓEpmanikoΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ, laur. hd. r. of Caligula, star before rev MIΛHΣIΩN ΘEA ΔPOYΣIΛΛA, diad., dr. bust r. of Drusilla. RPC 2704. Note: This is the only coin on which her portrait appears alone. Illustrated p. 264.

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

3000ñ5000

Note: Standing figures of Drusilla also occur on provincial coins listed for Julia Livilla.

Julia Livilla

DAUGHTER OF GERMANICUS AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

SISTER OF NERO CAESAR, DRUSUS CAESAR, CALIGULA, AGRIPPINA JUNIOR AND DRUSILLA

Julia Livilla (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

576

Æ16 of Mylilene on Lesbos, under Caligula, obv IOYΛIAN Nean ΓEpmanikoy Myti, dr. bust 1. of Julia Livilla rev Γ Kaicapa Cebacton Myti, Caligula stg. facing, hldg. patera. RPC 2348. Note: The only coin on which Julia Livillaís portrait occurs alone, it was struck on the island of her birth. Illustrated above.

900ñ1200

2000ñ3000

ó

577

Æ22 of Caesarea Paneas in Judaea, king Herod Agrippa I, 37ñ44. obv ΓAIΩ[Ö], laur. hd. 1. of Caligula, date (yr.2=37/8) before rev IOYΛIA ΔPOYΣIΛΛA AΓPIΠΠINA, stg., facing figs. of Agrippina Jr., Drusilla and Julia Livilla, each hldg. a cornucopia, the latter leaning on column. RPC 4973.

900ñ1200

2500ñ3500

4000ñ6000

Note: For a coin which may portray Julia Livilla, see no. 371. Standing figures of Julia Livilla occur on no. 557 and on provincial coins listed for Drusus Caesar and Drusilla.

Claudius, A.D. 41ñ54

SON OF NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS AND ANTONIA

BROTHER OF GERMANICUS AND LIVILLA

HUSBAND OF VALERIA MESSALINA AND AGRIPPINA JUNIOR

FATHER OF BRITANNICUS, CLAUDIA OCTAVIA AND CLAUDIA ANTONIA

ADOPTIVE STEP-FATHER OF NERO

Examples of obverse inscriptions:

Augustus:

TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M (TR P OR TRIB POT P P)

 

TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P (III OR IIII)

 

TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P VI IMP X(OR XI)

 

TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P VIIII IMP XVI(OR XVIII)

 

TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X(OR XI) IMP P P (COS V)

 

TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X P P IMP XVIII

 

TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP (P P)

Deified:

DIVVS CLAVDIVS AVGVSTVS

Busts are right-facing and laureate or left-facing and bare-headed.

Claudius (as Augustus)

F

VF

EF

578

AV Aureus rev Constantiae Avgvsti, Constantia std. 1. on curule chair, feet on stool, r. hand raised. RIC 2ff.

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

5000ñ8000

579

ó rev DE Britann on architrave of triumphal arch with equestrian statue betw. two trophies. RIC 30ff. Note: First struck in 46, this type celebrates Claudiusí invasion of Britain.

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

580

ó rev Sim. to prev., but DE Germ Anis. RIC 3ff.

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

581

ó rev EX SC OB Cives Servatos in three lines in oak wreath. RIC 5ff.

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

5000ñ8000

582

ó rev Imper Recept on battlement of wall of praetorian camp, soldier within. RIC 7ff.

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

583

ó rev Paci Avgvstae, Pax-Nemesis adv. r., pointing caduceus at snake at feet. RIC 9ff.

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

5000ñ8000

584

ó rev Praetor Recept, Claudius stg. r., greeting soldier wearing shield and hldg. legionary eagle. RIC 11ff.

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

585

AV Quinarius

ó

ó

ó

586

AR Denarius As 578. RIC ff.

400ñ600

900ñ1200

2000ñ3000

Claudius (as Augustus)

F

VF

EF

587

ó As 579. RIC 32ff.

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

588

ó As 580. RIC 4ff.

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

2500ñ3500

589

ó As 581. RIC 6ff.

400ñ600

900ñ1200

2000ñ3000

590

ó As 582. RIC 8ff.

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

591

ó As 583. RIC lOff. Illustrated p. 266.

400ñ600

900ñ1200

2000ñ3000

592

ó As 584. RIC 12ff.

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

2500ñ3500

604

Claudius (as Augustus)

F

VF

chVF

593

Æ Sestertius rev EX SC (P P) OB Cives Servaí TOS in four lines in oak wreath. RIC 96,112.

150ñ200

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

594

ó rev Spes Avgvsta, Spes adv. 1., hldg. flower and raising robe, SC in ex. RIC 99,115.

150ñ200

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

 

ó rev Triumphal arch: see no. 493.

     

595

ó Official issue countermarked N C A PR applied during the reign of Nero. Note: The N C A means Nero Caesar Augustus, the PR may means Probavit (approved for further circulation) or Populo Romano (the Roman people).

70ñ100

250ñ350

ó

596

ó Official issue of a Balkan mint (Perinthus?); usuí ally with ëcentering holesí on both obverse and reverse.

70ñ100

300ñ400

1000ñ1500

597

ó Unofficial imitative issue from Spain or Britain; struck on a small planchet and of crude style.

50ñ75

200ñ300

ó

598

ó As prev., but countermarked DV to indicate acceptance of the coin at the value of an official dupondius.

50ñ75

200ñ300

ó

599

Æ Dupondius rev Ceres Avgvsta, Ceres std. 1., hldg. grain ears and a torch, SC in ex. RIC 94,110.

50ñ75

250ñ350

700ñ1000

600

Æ As rev Constantiae Avgvsti SC, Coní stantia, in military attire, stg. 1., hldg. spear. RIC 95,111.

50ñ75

200ñ300

500ñ800

Claudius (as Augustus)

F

VF

chVF

601

ó rev Libertas Avgvsta SC, Libertas stg. facing, hldg. pileus and extending 1. arm. RIC 97,113.

50ñ75

200ñ300

500ñ800

602

ó rev Large SC at sides of Minerva adv. r., raising shield and hurling javelin. RIC 100,116.

50ñ75

200ñ300

500ñ800

603

ó Unofficial imitative issue from Spain or Britain; struck on a small planchet and of crude style.

20ñ40

100ñ150

ó

604

Æ Quadrans

5ñ15

30ñ50

70ñ100

605

ó rev Altar of Lugdunum, ROM ET AVG in ex. RIC 1. Note: This rare issue (possibly a semis) may celebrate Claudiusí 50th year (A.D. 41), for he was born at Lugdunum on the day the altar was dedicated 50 years prior to his accession. However, some authorities place it a few years later, in 44/45.

50ñ75

100ñ150

250ñ350

606

ó obv TI Clavdivs Caesar AVG, modius or hand hldg. pair of scales above P N R rev PON M TR P IMP COS II. RIC 88ñ9. Note: This ëfour daysí quadrans belongs to January 1ñ4, 41, for the P P of Pater Patriae (awarded on January 5) is missing. The PNR may mean Pondus Nummorum Restitutum, ëthe weight of the coins is restored.í

70ñ100

200ñ300

400ñ600

Note: For other coins struck by Claudius, see the listings of Livia, Nero Claudius Drusus, Antonia, Germanicus, Agrippina Senior, Claudia Antonia, Valeria Messalina, Britannicus and Claudia Octavia. See Agrippina Juniorís listings for dual-portrait issues (aurei, denarii and cistophori).

Claudius (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

EF

607

AV Aureus, under Nero, 54. rev Sacred chariot (tensa) of Claudius r., EX SC in ex. RIC (Nero) 4.

1500ñ2000

4000ñ6000

10,000ñ15,000

608

AR Denarius, ó. As prev. RIC (Nero) 5.

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

2500ñ3500

Claudius (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

609

Æ Sestertius, under Titus. Sim. to 594, but rev inscr. IMP T Vesp AVG Rest SC. RIC. RIC (Titus) 232ñ5. Note: Two longer reverse inscriptions are recorded.

200ñ300

700ñ1000

ó

610

ó, under Domitian. As prev., but rev inscr. IMP D Caes AVG Rest SC. RIC (Dorn.) 461.

200ñ300

700ñ1000

ó

611

Æ Dupondius, under Titus. Sim. to 599, but rev inscr. as prev. RIC (Titus) 236ñ8.

100ñ150

400ñ600

ó

Claudius (Posthumous Commemoratives)

F

VF

chVF

612

Æ As, ó. Two rev types: Sim. to 600 and 602, but rev inscrs. IMP T(Itvs) Vesp (AVG) Rest SC. RIC (Titus) 239ñ44.

100ñ150

400ñ600

ó

613

ó, under Domitian. Two rev types: Sim. to 594 and 602, but rev inscrs. IMP D(Omit) (Caes) AVG Rest SC. RIC (Dorn.) 462ñ4.

100ñ150

400ñ600

ó

Note: For other posthumously issues see the coins of Caesarea listed below and aurei described in the joint-issues of Nero and Agrippina Junior and the ërestoredí coins of Trajan.

Claudius (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

614

AV Stater of the Bosporus, king Cotys I, c. 45ñ68(?). obv No inscr., laur. hd. r. of Claudius(?) rev Bare hd. r. of Britannicus(?), BAK monogram behind, date (yrs.342ñ6=45ñ49) below. RPC 1912ñ4. Note: Portrait identifications are uncertain. For another stater that may portray Claudius, see nos. 712ñ3.

1250ñ1750

2,500ñ3,500

4000ñ6000

615

ó. As prev., but rev Laur., dr. bust. r. of Nero(?), date (yrs.349ñ50=52ñ53) below. RPC 1915ñ6.

1250ñ1750

2,500ñ3,500

4000ñ6000

616

AR Drachm of the Koinon of Crete rev Two Cory-bantes dancing, clashing weapons. RPC 971.

200ñ300

700ñ1000

1500ñ2000

617

AR Drachm of Pontus, king Polemo II, c. 38ñ64. obv Diad. hd. r. of Polemo II rev Laur. hd. r. of Claudius. RPC 3813ñ5.

100ñ150

450ñ650

1250ñ1750

618

AR Tetradrachm of Byzantium in Thrace countermarked CL Caes obv Diad. hd. r. of Alexander the Great, wearing horn of Ammon rev Athena std. 1., hldg. Nike and scepter, trident in ex. RPC 1782.

100ñ150

250ñ350

ó

619

AR Cistophorus of Ephesus(?) obv TI Clavd Caes AVG, bare hd. 1. rev COM ASI at sides of distyle temple of Pergamum inscr. ROM ET AVG; Victory crowning Augustus within. RPC 2221. RIC 120. Note: For other cistophori struck by Claudius, see nos. 664ñ5 and 714.

300ñ400

500ñ800

3000ñ5000

620

ó. obv As prev. rev Dian Ephe at sides of tetrastyle temple of Diana at Ephesus, cult statue of Diana (Artemis) within. RPC 2222. RIC 118.

300ñ400

500ñ800

3000ñ5000

621

AR Didrachm of Caesarea rev DE Britannis below Claudius in triumphal quadriga r. RPC 3625. RIC 122.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

622

ó. rev P P OB Cives Servatos in oak wreath. RPC 3626. RIC 123.

150ñ200

300ñ400

1000ñ1500

Claudius (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

623

ó, under Nero, obv Nero Clavd Divi Clavd F Caesar AVG Germani, laur. hd. r. of Nero rev Divos Clavd Avgvst Germanic Pater AVG, laur. hd. r. of Divus Claudius. RPC 3631,47,52ñ3. RIC (Nero) 613,19ñ20. Note: Two portrait styles exist ó youthful and mature.

150ñ200

300ñ400

500ñ800

624

AR Drachm (Denarius), ó. As prev. RPC 3648. RIC (Nero) 621ñ2. Note: A related piece of lower weight (24-Asses?) has Claudiusí head in a wreath.

80ñ120

200ñ300

500ñ800

625

AR Reduced Drachm (Denarius) of Lycia rev Apollo Patroos stg., hldg. branch, AY in field. RPC 3335. Note: Five other reverse types are recorded.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

626

AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, under Nero, obv Laur. hd. r. of Nero rev Laur. hd. r. of Divus Claudius. RPC 4123.

150ñ200

300ñ400

500ñ800

627

Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria

50ñ75

100ñ150

250ñ350

Claudius (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

628

Æ32 of Perinthus in Thrace rev Claudius stg. 1. on base, raising kneeling fig. of Tyche. RPC 1745.

70ñ100

250ñ350

ó

629

Æ20 of Aezanis in Phrygiaobv Laur. hd. r. of Claudius rev Zeus stg. 1., hldg. eagle and scepter. RPC 3090.

30ñ50

70ñ100

150ñ200

630

Æ24 of Berytus in Phoenicia rev veiled founder ploughing r. with team of oxen. RPC 4545.

30ñ50

70ñ100

150ñ200

631

Æ Diobol of Alexandria

20ñ40

70ñ100

150ñ200

632

Æ Obol, ó.

15ñ25

70ñ100

150ñ200

Claudia Antonia

DAUGHTER OF CLAUDIUS (BY AELIA PAETINA)

HALF-SISTER OF CLAUDIA OCTAVIA AND BRITANNICUS

NIECE OF SEJANUS

STEP-SISTER OF NERO

Claudia Antonia (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

633

Billon Didrachm (18mm) of Alexandria, under Claudius, 42ñ43. obv TIB KΛAV KAI Cebac ΓEPM, laur. hd. r. of Claudius, LΓ (year three) before rev Aytokpa, the dr. bust 1. of Britannicus betw. the confr. dr. busts of Claudia Octavia, at 1., and Claudia Antonia, at r., both set upon crossed cornucopias. RPC 5135.

200ñ300

500ñ800

ó

Claudia Antonia (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

634

Æ16 of the Koinon of Crete, under Claudius, obv TI KΛAYΔIOΣ ΓEpmanikoΣ, bare hd. 1. of Claudius rev KΛAY Oktaia KΛAY ANTΩNIA, jugate, dr. busts r. of Claudia Antonia and Claudia Octavia. RPC 1033.

900ñ1200

2000ñ3000

ó

635

Æ25 of Patras in Achaea, ó. obv TI Clavdivs Caesar AVG Germanicv, bare hd. 1. of Claudius rev Liberis AVG COL A A P, type as 633. RPC 1255.

700ñ1000

2000ñ3000

ó

Note: There are no coins on which Claudia A ntoniaís portrait occurs without one or both of her siblings. A ll known issues which depict Claudia Antonia are listed either above or under Valeria Messalina, Britannicus and Claudia Octavia. The only two issues which offer meaningful portraits of Claudia Antonia are nos. 634 and 647.

Valeria Messalina

Augusta, A.D. 41ñ48

THIRD WIFE OF CLAUDIUS

MOTHER OF BRITANNICUS AND CLAUDIA OCTAVIA

STEPMOTHER OF CLAUDIA ANTONIA

Valeria Messalina (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

636

AR Didrachm of Caesarea, under Claudius, obv Mess Allin A Avgvsta, dr. bust r. of Valeria Messalina rev Octavia Britannicvs Antonia, stg. facing figs.: Britannicus betw. Claudia Octavia, at 1. with whom he holds hands, and Claudia Antonia at r., who holds cornucopia. RPC 3627. RIC (Claud.) 124.

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

15,000ñ20,000

637

Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria, ó. obv Laur. hd. r. of Claudius rev Valeria Messalina stg. 1., leaning on column, hldg. two small figs. and grain stalks. RPC 5164. Note: The two small figures no doubt represent Claudia Octavia and Britannicus.

70ñ100

100ñ150

300ñ400

Valeria Messalina (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

638

Æ19 of Cnossus on Crete, ó. obv TI Clavdivs Caesar AVG Germanicvs, bare hd. 1. of Claudius rev Valeria Messalina Capi-Tione Cythero Iivir, dr. bust r. of Valeria Messalina. RPC 1001ñ2. Illustrated above.

100ñ150

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

Valeria Messalina (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

639

Æ29ñ30 of Nicaea in Bithynia, ó. obv MEΣΣAΛEina ΣEBAΣTH NEA HPA, dr. bust r. of Valeria Messalina, grain ears bef. rev Γ KAΔIOΣ POYΦPOΣ ANΘYΠATOΣ Neika(I)EΩN, tetrastyle building. RPC 2038.

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

ó

640

Æ17 of Aegae in Aeolis, ó. obv Meccaaeina Cebacth, dr. bust r. of Valeria Messalina rev AirAewn, Zeus stg. 1. RPC 2430.

100ñ150

400ñ600

900ñ1200

641

Æ19 of Tralles in Lydia, ó. obv TI KΛAY KAI Cebac, confr. busts of Valeria Messalina, dr. at 1., and Claudius, laur. at r. rev KAIΣAPEΩN Bpet-AnnikoΣ, Britannicus stg., facing, hldg. grain ears. RPC 2654.

100ñ150

400ñ600

900ñ1200

642

Æ22 of Caesarea in Cappadocia, under Nero, 66. obv Meccaaaina Cebactoy, dr. bust r. of Valeria Messalina rev Antwnia Cebacth, dr. bust r. of Antonia (the deceased mother of Claudius). RPC 3657.

100ñ150

400ñ600

ó

Britannicus

SON OF CLAUDIUS AND VALERIA MESSALINA

BROTHER OF CLAUDIA OCTAVIA

HALF-BROTHER OF CLAUDIA ANTONIA

STEP-BROTHER OF NERO

Britannicus (Imperial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

643

Æ Sestertius of Perinthus(?), under Claudius, 50ñ54. obv TI Clavdivs Caesar AVG F Britan-Nicvs, dr. bust r. or 1. of Britannicus rev Mars adv. 1., hldg. spear and shield, large SC in field. RIC p. 130 (note). Note: This coin is from the same Balkan-mint series as the sestertius of Agrippina Junior (no. 662) and the æs of Nero as Caesar (nos. 681ñ2). Though from a Balkan mint, these coins are ëImperialí in every other respect. The fancifully suggestion that this sestertius was struck three decades later by Britannicusí boyhood friend Titus must be rejected, not only because of the similarities this coin has with the aforementioned æs, but also because the coin has no features to suggest it is a posthumous striking.

5000ñ8000

20,000ñ30,000

ó

Britannicus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

644

Æ23 of Thessalonica in Macedon, under Claudius. obv TI KΛAOYΔIOC Kaicap Cebactoc, bare hd. 1. of Claudius rev Bpetannikoc ΘEccaΛONI(KEΩN), dr. bust 1. of Britannicus in wreath. RPC 1588.

150ñ200

250ñ350

500ñ800

645

Æ17 of Tomis in Moesia Inferior, ó. obv BPI-Tannikoy, laur. hd. r. rev Tomi HPΩ, three grain ears betw. two torches. RPC 1834.

150ñ200

300ñ400

ó

646

Æ18 of the Bosporus, king Cotys I, c. 45ñ68(?). obv Bpitannikoy KAIΣAPOΣ, bare hd. r. of Britannicus rev Diad. hd. r. of Cotys I, BAK monogram behind. RPC 1926.

150ñ200

250ñ350

ó

647

Æ13 of Cyzicus in Mysia, under Claudius, obv Neoc ΓEpmanikoc KY, bare hd. r. of Britannicus rev AN Okta(?), confr., dr. busts of Claudia Antonia and Claudia Octavia. RPC 2248.

900ñ1200

2000ñ3000

ó

648

Æ21 of Ilium (Troy) in Troas, ó. obv Tibepioc KΛAOYΔIOC Cebactoc, bare hd. r. of Claudius rev TI KΛAOYΔIOC Cebactoy Yioc IΛI, bare hd. r. of Britannicus, scepter before. RPC 2314.

150ñ200

400ñ600

ó

649

Æ21 of Pergamum in Mysia, ó. obv Bpetannikoc Kaicap, bare hd. r. of Britannicus rev NEPΩN Kaicap, bare hd. r. of Nero (as Caesar). RPC 2371.

150ñ200

400ñ600

ó

650

Æ17 of Smyrna in Ionia, ó. obv ZMY(P), dr. bust r. of Britannicus (?) rev EΠIΦIΛIΣTOY EikaΔIOΣ, Victory adv. r. RPC 2476. Note: Some authorities believe the portrait is that of young Nero.

150ñ200

250ñ350

500ñ800

651

Æ2I of Caesarea in Cappadocia, ó. obv KΛAYΔIOC Kaicap Bpitannikoc, bare hd. r. of Britannicus rev Kaicap ET H (yr.8=48) Oktaoyia Antwnia, Claudia Octavia and Claudia Antonia stg. facing, clasping hands and hldg. cornucopia. RPC 3656.

150ñ200

300ñ400

ó

652

Æ Prutah (Lepton) of Judaea, procurator Antonius Felix, 52ñ59. obv Nepw KΛAV Kaipcap, two shields and two spears crossed rev Bpit KAI above palm tree with fruit, LIΔ (yr. 14=54) below. RPC 4971. Hendin 652. Note: This coin is jointly devoted to Nero and Britannicus. It was struck in 54, the year which proved fatal for both Claudius and Britannicus, but which brought Nero to the throne. It is a companion to no. 674.

30ñ50

50ñ75

100ñ150

Britannicus (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

653

Æ18, ó, king Herod Agrippa II, 56ñ95. obv TI Clavdivs Caesar AVG P M TR P P, laur. hd. r. of Claudius rev Britannic VS AVG F, bare hd. r. of Britannicus. RPC 4843. Hendin 568. Note: A ëpre-royalí coin of Agrippa II struck at Caesarea Paneas. There is a smaller piece, c. 14mm with his portrait.

300ñ400

900ñ1200

ó

654

Æ22 of Aegae in Syria, king Herod Agrippa II, 56ñ95. obv BpetannikoΣ,dr. bustr. of Britannicus. rev ET P AIΓEAIΩN (NEI or ΔIO) in four lines in wreath.RPC 4043, 5 or var. Illustrated p. 272.

300ñ400

900ñ1200

ó

Note: Britannicus appears with the other children of Claudius on coins listed under Valeria Messalina, Claudia Antonia and Claudia Octavia. See no. 614 for a Bosporan gold stater that may portray Britannicus.

Agrippina Junior

Augusta, A.D. 50ñ59

WIFE (AND NIECE) OF CLAUDIUS

MOTHER OF NERO

DAUGHTER OF GERMANICUS AND AGRIPPINA SENIOR

SISTER OF NERO CAESAR, DRUSUS CAESAR, CALIGULA, DRUSILLA AND JULIA LIVILLA

Agrippina Junior (as Augusta) (Including dual-portrait coins shared with Claudius and Nero)

   

F

VF

EF

655

AV Aureus, under Claudius, 50ñ54. obv TI Clavd Caesar AVG Germ P M Trib POT P P, laur. hd. r. of Claudius rev Agrippinae Avgvstae, dr. bust r. of Agrippina Jr., wreathed in grain. RIC (Claud.) 80. Illustrated above.

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

5000ñ8000

656

ó under Nero, 54. obv Agripp AVG Divi Clavd Neronis Caes Mater, confr. busts of Nero, bare-headed at 1., and Agrippina Jr., dr. at r. rev Neroni Clavd Divi F Caes AVG Germ IMP TR P, oak wreath containing EX SC. RIC (Nero) 1,3. Note: Issued only from October to December, 54.

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

657

ó, 55. obv Nero Clavdivs Divi F Caes AVG Germ IMP TR P COS, jugate busts r. of Nero and Agrippina Jr. rev Agripp AVG Divi Clavd Neronis Caes Mater, images of Divus Claudius and Divus Augustus std. on cart drawn 1. by four elephants, EX SC above. RIC (Nero) 6. Note: The second seated figure is sometimes described as Fides Praetorianum.

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

7000ñ10,000

Agrippina Junior (as Augusta) (Including dual-portrait coins shared with Claudius and Nero)

   

F

VF

EF

658

AR Denarius, under Claudius, 50ñ54. obv Agrip-Pinae Avgvstae, dr. bust r. of Agrippina Jr., wreathed in grain rev Nero Clavd Caes Drvsvs Germ Princ Ivvent, bare-headed, dr. bust 1. of young Nero. RIC (Claud.) 75.

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

659

ó. As 655. RIC (Claud.) 81.

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

2500ñ3500

660

ó., under Nero, 54. As 656. RIC (Nero) 2.

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

661

ó,55. As 657. RIC (Nero) 7.

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

656

Agrippina Junior (as Augusta)

F

VF

chVF

662

Æ Sestertius of Perinthus(?), under Claudius, 50ñ54. obv Agrippina AVG Germanici F Caesaris AVG, dr. bust r. of Agrippina Jr. rev No inscr., carpentum drawn 1. by two mules. RIC (Claud.) 103. Note: This coin is from the same Bal-kan-mint series as the sestertius of Britannicus (no. 643) and the æs of Nero as Caesar (nos. 681ñ2).

1500ñ2000

4000ñ6000

ó

Note: For other dynastic issues depicting Agrippina Junior, see: Neroís provincial coinage.

Agrippina Junior (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

663

AV Stater of the Bosporus, king Cotys I, c. 45ñ68(?). obv No inscr., dr. bust r. of Agrippina Jr.(?) rev Laur., dr. bust of Nero r. or 1., BAK monogram behind, date (yr.352=55) below. RPC 1917.

ó

ó

ó

664

AR Cistophorus of Ephesus(?), under Claudius, 50ñ51. obv TI Clavd Caesar AVG P M TR P X IMP XIIX, laur. hd. r. of Claudius rev Agrippina Avgvsta Caesaris AVG, dr. bust r. of Agrippina Jr. RPC 2223. RIC (Claud.) 117.

500ñ800

1250ñ1750

4000ñ6000

665

ó. obv TI Clavd Caes AVG Agripp Avgvsta, jugate busts I. of Claudius, laur., and Agrippina Jr., dr. rev Diana Ephesia, facing cult statue of Diana (Artemis) of Ephesus. RPC 2224. RIC (Claud.) 119.

450ñ650

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

Agrippina Junior (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

666

AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, under Nero, obv Laur. hd. r. of Nero rev Dr. bust r. of Agrippina Jr. RPC 4175.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

667

AR Didrachm of Caesarea, ó. obv Nero Clavd Divi Clavd F Caesar AVG Germani, laur. hd. r. of Nero rev Agrippina Avgvsta Mater Avgvsti, dr. and/or veiled bust r. of Agrippina Jr. RPC 3632ñ3. RIC (Nero) 607ñ8. Note: Related pieces of lower weight (24ñ and 12ñ Asses?) have Agrippinaís head in a wreath.

250ñ350

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

668

AR Drachm (Denarius), ó. As prev., but Agrippina Jr. bust r. or 1. RPC 3637ñ42. RIC (Nero) 610ñ11.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

669

Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria, ó, 56ñ59. obv NEP(Ω) KΛAY KAIΣ Seba ΓEP Ayto, laur. hd. r. of Nero rev AΓPIΠΠINA ΣEBAΣTH, dr. bust r. of Agrippina Jr. RPC 5201ff.

30ñ50

100ñ150

300ñ400

Agrippina Junior (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

670

Æ23 of the Bosporus, king Cotys I, c. 45ñ68(?). obv Laur. hd. r. of Claudius rev Hd. 1. of Agrippina Jr., BAK monogram before. RPC 1924ñ5.

50ñ75

100ñ150

400ñ600

671

Æ19 of the Koinon of Crete, c. 50. obv Bare hd. 1. of Claudius rev Dr. bust r. of Agrippina Jr. RPC 1034.

100ñ150

300ñ400

ó

672

Æ16 of Cyme in Aeolis, under Nero, obv Laur. hd. r. of Nero rev Veiled, dr. bust r. of Agrippina Jr. RPC 2434.

30ñ50

70ñ100

150ñ200

673

Æ21 of Smyrna in Ionia, ó. obv Confr. busts of Agrippina Jr., dr. at 1., and Nero, at r. rev Nemesis stg. r., hldg. caduceus. RPC 2479.

50ñ75

100ñ150

400ñ600

674

Æ Prutah (Lepton) of Judaea, procurator Antonius Felix, 52ñ59. obv TI KΛAVΔIOC Kaicap ΓERM, crossed palm branches, LIΔ (yr. 14=54) below rev IOYΛIA AΓPIΠΠINA in wreath. RPC 4970. Hendin 651. Note: The obverse names Claudius, the reverse Agrippina Jr. This was struck in 54 as a companion to no. 652.

5ñ15

30ñ50

70ñ120

Note: Agrippina Junior appeared on coins prior to her marriage to Claudius, including on a sestertius of Caligula (no. 557) and on provincial coins listed for Drusus Caesar, Drusilla and Julia Livilla.

Nero, A.D. 54ñ68

Caesar, A.D. 50ñ54 (under Claudius)

SON OF AGRIPPINA JUNIOR

HUSBAND OF CLAUDIA OCTAVIA, POPPAEA AND STATILIA MESSALINA

FATHER OF CLAUDIA NERONIS

ADOPTED SON AND SUCCESSOR OF CLAUDIUS

Examples of obverse inscriptions:

Caesar:

NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM (AN ICO) COS DESIGN

 

NERO CLAVD CAES DRVS(VS) GERM PRINC IVVENT

Augustus:

NERO CAESAR AVG IMP (PRE-REFORM)

 

NERO CAESAR (POST-REFORM)

 

NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS (POST-REFORM)

 

IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS (POST-REFORM)

 

IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P P (POST-REFORM)

Note: The above inscriptions occur mainly on precious metal coins. Neroís aes coinages have a great many inscriptions (75 listed in RIC). The inscriptions on the æs struck up through 66 do not have IMP, whereas those from 66 to 68 begin with IMP.

As Caesar, except where noted, obverses have the bare-headed, draped bust of young Nero right- or left-facing. As Augustus, Neroís precious metal issues depict him right-facing and bare-headed (pre-reform) or laureate (post-reform). His image on the æs is more varied: right- or left-facing, bare-headed or laureate, sometimes draped or with globe or aegis at the tip of his bust truncation.

Nero (as Caesar)

F

VF

EF

675

AV Aureus, under Claudius, 50ñ54. rev Sacerd Coopt IN OMN Conl Svpra NVM EX SC, simpulum, lituus, tripod and patera. RIC (Claud.) 76.

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

6000ñ10,000

676

ó. rev Eqvester Ordo Principi Ivvent in four lines on circular shield, spear behind. RIC (Claud.) 78.

1000ñ1500

3000ñ5000

6000ñ10,000

677

ó. obv TI Clavd Caesar AVG Germ P M Trib POT P P, laur. hd. r. of Claudius rev Nero Clavd Caes Drvsvs Germ Princ Ivvent, bare-headed, dr. bust 1. of Nero. RIC (Claud.) 82.

1250ñ1750

4000ñ6000

7000ñ10,000

678

AR Denarius, ó. As 675. RIC (Claud.) 77.

200ñ300

500ñ800

2000ñ3000

Nero (as Caesar)

F

VF

EF

679

ó. As 676. RIC (Claud.) 79.

200ñ300

500ñ800

2,500ñ3,500

680

ó. As 677. RIC (Claud.) 83.

500ñ800

900ñ1200

2,500ñ3,500

Nero (as Caesar)

F

VF

chVF

681

Æ Sestertius of Perinthus(?), ó. rev Eqvester OR DO Principi Ivvent on shield, spear behind. RIC (Claud.) 108.

400ñ600

1500ñ2000

ó

682

Æ Dupondius, ó. rev Sacerd Coopt IN OMN Conl Svpra NVM EX SC, simpulum, lituus, tripod and patera. RIC (Claud.) 107. Note: This and the previous coin are from the same Balkan-mint series as the sestertii of Britannicus and Agrippina Junior (nos. 643 and 662).

250ñ350

1000ñ1500

ó

Note: For other coins struck for Nero as Caesar, see the listings of Britannicus. For coins depicting Nero and Agrippina Junior, see nos. 656ñ8 and 660ñ1.

Nero (as Augustus)

F

VF

EF

683

AV Aureus

900ñ1200

1750ñ2250

3000ñ5500

684

ó, 55ñ61. rev Pontif MAX TR P II P P (etc.) around oak wreath containing EX SC. RIC 8ff.

1000ñ1500

1750ñ2250

4000ñ6000

685

ó, 60ñ63. rev Pontif MAX TR P VII COS IIII P P (etc.), EX SC in field; Ceres stg. 1., hldg. grain ears and torch RIC 23ff. Note: This the following two types were struck from 60 to 63/4.

1000ñ1500

1750ñ2250

4000ñ6000

686

ó, 60ñ64. rev Inscr. as prev., but Virtus stg. 1., r. foot on pile of arms, hldg. sword and spear. RIC 25ff.

1000ñ1500

1750ñ2250

4000ñ6000

687

ó, As prev., but rev Roma stg. r., 1. foot on helmet, inscr. shield placed on her knee. RIC 27ff.

1000ñ1500

1750ñ2250

4000ñ6000

688

ó, c. 64ñ66. rev Ianvm Clvsit Pace P R Terra Mariq Parta, the temple of Janus with closed doors. RIC 50,8.

1000ñ1500

2000ñ3000

5000ñ8000

689

ó, c. 65ñ66. rev Vesta, hexastyle temple of Vesta with domed roof, std. fig. of Vesta within. RIC 61.

1000ñ1500

2000ñ3000

ó

690

AV Quinarius, 55ñ56. rev Vict AVG, Victory adv. 1., placing hand on shield before . RIC 10. Note: Nero had one issue of gold quinarii, and none in silver.

ó

ó

ó

691

AR Denarius

100ñ150

300ñ400

1500ñ2000

692

ó As 684. RIC 9ff.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1750ñ2250

Nero (as Augustus)

F

VF

EF

693

ó As 685. RIC 24ff.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1750ñ2250

694

ó As 686. RIC 26ff.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1750ñ2250

695

ó As 687. RIC 28ff.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1750ñ2250

696

ó As 689. RIC 62.

150ñ200

400ñ600

2000ñ3000

697

ó, c. 67ñ68. rev No inscr., legionary eagle betw. two standards. RIC 68.

150ñ200

400ñ600

2000ñ3000

702

Nero (as Augustus)

F

VF

chVF

698

Æ Sestertius

150ñ200

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

699

ó but of a Balkan Mint (typically with short planchets and ëcentering holesí on the obverse and reverse). See RPC 1758 and RIC I, pp. 186ñ7.

50ñ75

250ñ350

500ñ800

700

ó rev SC at sides of the triumphal Arch of Nero surmounted by quadriga. RIC 143ff. Note: This arch did not survive antiquity.

200ñ300

700ñ1000

2000ñ3000

701

ó rev Decvrsio below decursio scene: Nero, hldg. spear, on horseback r. with another soldier on horseback, hldg. standard, with them two foot-sob diers, the foremost hldg. standard, SC sometimes in field. RIC 105ff. Note: The common variety of this type does not have the foot soldiers.

250ñ350

1000ñ1500

4000ñ6000

702

ó rev Avgvsti POR OST SC (or Port AVG SC) arranged above and below the Port of Ostia seen from birdVeye view; several ships, a statue of Neptune and the river-god Tiber reel, within. RIC 178ff.

1250ñ1750

3000ñ5000

10,000ñ15,000

 

Note: Other rare sestertii of Nero have adlocutio and congiarium scenes.

     

Nero (as Augustus)

F

VF

chVF

703

Æ Dupondius obv Hd. usually radiate

100ñ150

400ñ600

900ñ1200

704

ó rev MAC AVG SC, frontal view of the two-stoí ried Macellum Magnum, sometimes with value mark II in ex. RIC 109ff.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

705

Æ As obv Hd. sometimes radiate

100ñ150

400ñ600

700ñ1000

706

ó rev ARA Pacis in ex., SC to sides of the altar-enclosure of the Ara Pacis with decorated panels and doors. RIC 418ff.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

707

ó rev Pontif MAX TR P(OT) IMP P P SC (etc.), Nero, as Apollo Citharoedus, adv. r. playing lyre, sometimes with value mark II in ex. RIC 77ff. Note: Sometimes these are struck in orichalcum.

200ñ300

500ñ800

1000ñ1500

708

ó As prev., but rev anepigraphic. RIC 73ñ6.

500ñ800

ó

ó

709

Æ Semis

30ñ50

150ñ200

300ñ400

710

ó rev Certa Qvinq Romae (or RMA) Cons SC, table with urn and wreath, shield below,, sometimes with value mark S in field. RIC 228ff. Note: Inscriptions vary considarably; the fullest reading (itself non-existent) is given.

50ñ75

150ñ250

400ñ600

711

Æ Quadrans

5ñ15

30ñ50

70ñ100

711

Nero (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

712

AV Stater of the Bosporus, king Cotys I, c. 45ñ68(?). obv No inscr., laur hd. r. of Divus Claudius(?) rev Laur., dr. bust r. of Nero(?), BAK monogram behind, date (yrs.353ñ7=56ñ60) below. RPC 1918ñ22. Note: For another stater that may portray Nero, see no 614.

1250ñ1750

2,500ñ3,500

4000ñ6000

713

ó. As prev., but rev Monogram is NEΩKP (=NEPΩNOΣ KAIΣAPOΣ(?), Nero Caesar). RPC 1923.

1500ñ2000

3000ñ5000

6,000ñ9,000

714

AR Cistophorus of Ephesus(?), as Caesar, under Claudius, 51. obv Neroni Clavd Caes Drvso Germ, bare-hd.ed, dr. bust 1. of young Nero rev COS DES Princ Ivvent in three lines on round shield in wreath. RPC 2225. RIC (Claud.) 121.

400ñ600

1250ñ1750

5000ñ8000

Nero (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

715

AR Tetradrachm of Antiochrev Eagle stg. r. on thunderbolt. RPC 4186.

100ñ150

200ñ300

400ñ600

716

AR Didrachm of Antioch, as Caesar, under Claudius, 50ñ4. rev ΔIΩPaxmΩN, simpulum and lituus. RPC 4171. Note: The inscription identifies the denomination; it was formerly given to Ephesus.

150ñ200

300ñ400

500ñ800

717

AR Tetradrachm of Laodiceia ad Mare in Syria rev Turreted, dr. hd. r. of Tyche, date in field. RPC 4383ñ5.

150ñ200

400ñ600

1000ñ1500

718

AR Didrachm of Caesarea rev Armen I AC across field, Victory adv. r., hldg. wreath and palm branch. RPC 3634. RIC 615. Note: For other Caesarean didrachms struck by Nero, see the listings of Claudius (posthumous) and Agrippina Junior.

150ñ200

300ñ400

500ñ800

719

AR Drachm (Denarius), ó. rev Mt. Argaeus surmounted by stg. fig. hldg. globe and scepter, Greek date in field. RPC 3649ñ50.

70ñ100

150ñ200

300ñ400

720

AR Hemidrachm (Quinarius), ó. rev As prev. or Victory std. r. on globe, hldg. wreath, or stg. r., foot on globe, inscr. shield. RPC 3645ñ6. RIC 617ñ8 Note: These likely passed as quinarii.

30ñ50

70ñ100

150ñ200

721

ó. rev As 718. RPC 3644. RIC 616.

50ñ75

100ñ150

200ñ300

722

Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria

20ñ40

70ñ100

200ñ300

723

ó rev Rad. hd. r. of Divus Augustus. RPC 5294.

20ñ40

70ñ100

200ñ300

724

ó rev Agathadaemon snake with poppies and ears of grain or bust r. of Alexandria or galley under sail r. RPC 521 Off, 5289ff, 5296ff.

20ñ40

80ñ120

250ñ350

Nero (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

725

Æ35 of Perinthus in Thrace rev Crossed cornucopias. RPC 1748.

70ñ100

250ñ350

500ñ800

726

Æ26 of the Koinon of Macedon rev Macedonian shield in inscr. RPC 1614.

20ñ40

70ñ100

200ñ300

727

Æ17 of Thyatira in Lydia rev Double-axe. RPC 2382.

20ñ40

70ñ100

200ñ300

728

Æ32ñ35 of Rhodes (off the coast of Caria) obv Rad. hd. r. or 1. of Helios (Sol) with features of Nero rev Nike adv. r. or 1., hldg. wreath and palm branch, cf. RPC 2752. Note: Only a small percentage of these Rhodian bronzes assimilate Neroís features with the sun-god. Other times (RPC 2772) the radiate hd. is explicitly that of Nero.

100ñ150

250ñ350

500ñ800

Nero (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

729

Æ28ñ29 of Antioch in Syria rev Large SC in wreath. RPC 4309ff.

20ñ40

80ñ120

250ñ350

730

Æ Prutah (Lepton) of Judaea, procurator Porcius Festus, 59ñ62. obv Nepwnoc in wreath rev Kaicapo, palm branch, LE (yr.5=59). RPC 4972. Hendin 653. Note: For another prutah struck for Nero see no. 653.

5ñ15

30ñ50

70ñ100

Note: For Judaean bronzes of Nero bearing the name of Vespasian, who then was governing-Judaea, see nos. 892ñ4. For other provincial coins struck by Nero, see the listings of Tiberius, Claudius, Agrippina Junior, Claudia Octavia, Poppaea and Statilia Messalina.

Claudia Octavia

Augusta, A.D. 54ñ62

FIRST WIFE OF NERO

DAUGHTER OF CLAUDIUS AND VALERIA MESSALINA

SISTER OF BRITANNICUS

Claudia Octavia (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

731

Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria, under Nero, 56ñ60. obv NEP(Ω or ΩN) KΛAY KAIΣ ΣEBA ΓEP Ayto, laur. hd. r. of Nero rev Oktaoyia ΓEBAΣTOY, dr. bust r. of Claudia Octavia. RPC 5202ff.

50ñ75

150ñ200

300ñ400

Claudia Octavia (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

732

Æ27 of Cnossus on Crete, ó, c. 55ñ60. obv Bare hd. r. of Nero, dr. and scepter at shoulder rev Confr. busts of Claudia Octavia, dr. at 1. with crescent above, and Nero, at r., bare with star above. RPC 1005ñ6. Illustrated above.

200ñ300

400ñ600

700ñ1000

733

Æ20 of Corinth in Achaea, ó, 54ñ5. obv Dr. bust r. of Claudia Octavia rev Genius of colony stg. 1. RPC 1191.

150ñ200

400ñ600

ó

734

Æ25 of Perinthus in Thrace, under Nero, obv Oktaoya ΣEBAΣTH, diad., dr. bust r. of Claudia Octavia rev HPA ΠEpinΘIΩN, statue 1. of Samian Hera. RPC 1755.

150ñ200

400ñ600

ó

735

Æ21 of Sinope in Paphlagonia, ó. obv Laur. hd. r. of Nero rev Dr. bust r. of Claudia Octavia. RPC 2137.

200ñ300

500ñ800

ó

Claudia Octavia (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

736

Æ16 of Teos in Ionia, ó. obv Dr. bust r. of Claudia Octavia rev Dionysus stg. 1. RPC 2519ñ20.

100ñ150

200ñ300

ó

737

Æ20 of Sardis, ó. obv Dr. bust r. of Claudia Octavia, wearing wreath of grain rev female stg. r. RPC 3000.

100ñ150

200ñ300

ó

738

Æ23 of Caesarea Paneas in Judaea, under Claudius, with king Herod Agrippa II, 56ñ95. obv TI Clavdivs Caesar AVG P M TR P IMP P, laur. hd. 1. of Claudius rev Antonia Britannicvs Octavia, stg. figs. of Britannicus, ctr., flanked by Claudia Octavia and Claudia Antonia, both hldg. a cornucopia. RPC 4842. Hendin 567. Note: A ëpreroyalí coin of Agrippa II.

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

ó

Note: Claudia Octavia appears with the other children of Claudius on coins listed under Britannicus, Valeria Messalina and Claudia Antonia.

Poppaea

Augusta, A.D. 62ñ65

SECOND WIFE OF NERO (FORMER WIFE OF OTHO)

MOTHER OF CLAUDIA NERONIS

Poppaea (as Augusta)

F

VF

EF

739

AV Aureus, under Nero, c. 64ñ65. obv Laur. hd. r. of Nero rev Avgvstvs Avgvsta, Poppaea and Nero stg. side by side. RIC (Nero) 44,56. Note: The empress with Nero is probably Poppaea, but may be Statilia Messalina. Illustrated p. 277.

900ñ1200

1750ñ2250

3000ñ5000

740

AR Denarius, ó. As prev. RIC (Nero) 45,57.

150ñ200

500ñ800

2000ñ3000

Poppaea (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

EF

741

Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria, under Nero, 62ñ65. obv NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV (or var.), rad. or laur. hd. r. of Nero rev ΠOΠΠAIA ΣEBAΣTH (or Cebactoy), dr. bust r. of Pop-paea. RPC 5267ff. Note: Poppaeaís bust on this issue is crudely engraved compared to the provincial bronzes listed below. Illustrated above.

30ñ50

100ñ150

300ñ400

Poppaea (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

742

Æ25 of Perinthus in Thrace, under Nero, obv ΠOΠΠAIA ΣEBA΢TH, dr. bust r. of Poppaea rev (E, headdress of Isis in wreath. RPC 1756.

150ñ200

300ñ400

500ñ800

743

Æ27 of Nicaea in Bithynia, ó. obv NEPΩN KΛAYΔIOΣ KAIΣAP ΣEBAΣTOΣ ΓEpmani, rad. hd. r. of Nero rev ΠOΠΠAIA ΣEBAΣTH, Poppaea, as Securitas, std. r. or 1. RPC 2060. Note: For this and the next issue, coins were subsequently struck for Neroís next wife, Statilia Messalina.

50ñ75

100ñ150

250ñ350

744

Æ20 of Ephesus in Ionia, ó. obv NEPΩN ΠOΠΠAIA, jugate hds. r. of Nero, laur., and Pop-paea, dr. rev AoyioΛA ANΘYΠATΩ AixmokΛHΣ EΦE, stag stg. r. RPC 2630.

70ñ100

150ñ200

400ñ600

745

Æ27 of the Koinon of Galatia, ó. obv NEPΩNOΣ ΩEBAΩTOY, laur. hd. r. of Nero rev ΠOΠΠAIAΣ ΣEBAΣTHΣ, dr. bust r. of Poppaea. RPC 3562.

150ñ200

300ñ400

500ñ800

Note: For a coin issued for the deified Poppaea, see no. 746 below.

Claudia Neronis

Augusta, A.D. 63

DAUGHTER OF NERO AND POPPAEA

Claudia Neronis (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

746

Æ19 of Caesarea Paneas(?) in Judaeaobv Diva Poppaea AVG, distyle temple with std. fig. inside hldg. cornucopia rev Diva Clavd NER F, circular hexastyle temple with domed roof and stg. fig. inside. RPC 4846. Hendin 578. Note: The authors of RPC suggest this issue was struck in 65 (or later), when Herod Agrippa II ruled Caesarea Paneas. Illustrated above.

150ñ200

250ñ350

500ñ800

The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.

Statilia Messalina

Augusta, A.D. 66ñ68

THIRD WIFE OF NERO

Statilia Messalina (Provincial Coinage)

F

VF

chVF

747

Æ27 of Nicaea in Bithynia, under Nero, obv NEPΩN KΛAYΔIOΣ KAIΣAP ΣEbastoΣ ΓE, rad. hd. r. of Nero rev MEΣΣAΛEina ΓYNE ΣEBAΣTOY, Statilia Messalina, as Securitas, std. r. RPC 2061. Note: Companion issues for this and no. 750 were also struck for Neroís wife, Poppaea.

150ñ200

300ñ400

500ñ800

748

Æ23 of Hypaepa in Ionia, ó. obv NEPΩN MEΣΣAΛ(E)INA, confr. busts of Statilia Messalina, dr., and Nero, laur. rev YΠAiioy ΓP HΓHΣIΠΠOΣ (or var.), statue of Artemis. RPC 2543ñ4.

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

2,500ñ3,500

749

Æ19ñ22 of Ephesus, ó. obv NEPΩN KAIΣAP EΦE, laur. hd. r. of Nero rev MEΣΣAΛINA [], dr. bust r. of Statilia Messalina. RPC 2631.

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

2000ñ3000

750

ó. obv Messalina [], dr. bust r. of Statilia Messalina rev AixmokΛHΣ EΠ AbioΛA PΩMH EΦE, Roma stg. r, hldg. scepter and statue of Artemis. RPC 2632. Illustrated above.

500ñ800

1500ñ2000

2000ñ3000

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