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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Bare-chested woman, seated on rocks holding wheel
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US DIME)
Condition:  Very Fine

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LARGE SILVER COIN 

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Distyle Temple with Diana 
Weight:  10.1 grams
Diameter:  24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine, Excellent Toning

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                 (exPegasi @ $295)

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Mars walking
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US DIME)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Mars walking
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US DIME)
Condition:  Fine plus

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Annona, holding Cornucopia, Child at her feet 
- Refers to Trajan's expansion of charity program for poor children
Diameter:  19 mm diameter (about the size of a US DIME)
Condition:  almost Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Providentia, Patron Personification of "Foresight"
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US DIME)
Condition:  Fine plus

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Roma Seated, Holding Victory 
Diameter:  19 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  ARABIA, Camel at her Feet 
Diameter:  19 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Fine plus

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Fortuna, Holding Rudder
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US DIME)
Condition:  almost Very Fine, Nice toning

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Melqart (Same as Roman Hercules)
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Melqart (Same as Roman Hercules)
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Abundantia (Roman Personification of Abundance)
Diameter:  28 mm (almost the size of a US $.50)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  Felicitas (Roman Personification of Happiness)
Diameter:  28 mm (almost the size of a US $.50)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  SALUS, the Roman personification of HEALTH
Diameter:  27 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter)
Condition:  about Very Fine/Fine

                     SOLD  $59.95 plus shipping

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#9441:  AE Dupondius
TRAJAN, 98 to 117 AD,
with FELICITAS (Roman HAPPINESS)!!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  FELICITAS, Roman personnification of HAPPINESS
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (somewhat larger than a US Quarter)
Condition:  Very Fine

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#8021:  AE Quadrans
TRAJAN, 98 to 117 AD,
with She-Wolf (Ref: Legend of Founding of Rome)!!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Trajan
Rev:  She-Wolf
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus

               SOLD  $29.95 plus shipping

Historical Context: These coins were minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE during the reign of HADRIAN A.D. 117 - 138. P. Aelius Hadrianus, having lost his father he was placed under the care of a guardian, Trajan, a future emperor of Rome. In 100 he married Trajan's grand-niece, Sabina, and he was adopted by Trajan.  Upon Trajan's passing, Hadrian assumed the throne.  He is best known as the builder of the great wall across England from the Tyne to the Solway. His rule was firm and humane.  He was also a patron of the arts and his palace is one of the most well regarded amongst Roman Emperors. He later adopted Antoninus Pius as his heir, whom succeeded him. They are known as the adoptive emperors. This was the Golden Era of Rome.

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#9241: Silver Denarius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD,
with AFRICA holding Scorpion !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Personification of Africa, Reclining, Holding Scorpion
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine/Fine plus

                     SOLD  $149 plus shipping

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#5422: Silver Denarius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD,
with HERCULES holding VICTORY Reverse !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  HERCULES seated holding VICTORY
Diameter:  19 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine/Fine plus

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#9331: SILVER Denarius,
Hadrian, 117 to 138 AD
with ROMA !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  ROMA seated holding Spear
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine/Fine

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#8241: SILVER Denarius,
Hadrian, 117 to 138 AD
with ROMA !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  ROMA seated holding Spear
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine

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#9322: Silver Denarius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD,
with Minerva holding Spear Reverse !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Minerva holding Spear Reverse
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  almost Very Fine (nicer than photo shows)

                 RESERVED (May 7, 2008)  $69.95 plus shipping

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#9597: Silver Denarius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD,
with LIBERALITAS Distributing Money !!

Very PRETTY !!!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Liberalitas, holding Tessara and Cornucopia
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine, Well toned

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#7031: SILVER Denarius
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
with Preistly Implements !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Preistly Implements 
(Refers to his role as the leader of the State Religions)
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine, light toning

                SOLD  $69.95 plus shipping

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#5499: SILVER Denarius
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
with Salus !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Salus Sacrificing over Fire 
(Likely refers to Hadrian surviving an illness)
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine, light toning

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#8857: SILVER Denarius
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
Trajan Adopting Hadrian !!

Rarer Type !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Trajan passing Globe to Hadrian 
(refers to Trajan's adoption of Hadrian)
Weight:  2.9 grams
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Fine, Nice toning

               SOLD  $89.95 plus shipping

#9328: SILVER Denarius
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
with EQUITY !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Aequitas, Roman Personification of Equity, holding scales 
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  about Very Fine, light toning

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Aeternitas, Eternity, holding Heads of Sun and Moon 
Diameter:  30 mm diameter (about the size of a US $.50)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Excellent Surfaces

              SOLD  $129 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Hispania (Spain) yielding to Hadrian 
Diameter:  25 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine/Good

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  ROMA 
Diameter:  24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine/Good

               SOLD  $29.95 plus shipping

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#5645: Bronze Sestertius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
Him Clasping Hands with FELICITAS !!

Exceptional Portrait !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Him Clasping Hands with Felicitas
Diameter:  32 mm diameter (about the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  almost Very Fine/Very Good

             RESERVED (Mar 25, 2008)  $229 plus shipping

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#7366: Bronze Sestertius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
with FORTUNA holding CORNUCOPIA !!

Ex-CNG

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  FORTUNA holding CORNUCOPIA, Fortuna was the Roman Personification of "Good Luck"
Diameter:  32 mm diameter (about the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  almost Very Fine/Very Good

                     BUY NOW  $269 plus shipping

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#6244: Bronze Sestertius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
with FORTUNA holding CORNUCOPIA !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  FORTUNA holding CORNUCOPIA, Fortuna was the Roman Personification of "Good Luck"
Diameter:  31 mm diameter (about the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  Fine plus, some roughness on obv.

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#3271: Bronze Sestertius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
with FELICITAS holding CADUCEUS !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  FELICITAS holding CADUCEUS
Diameter:  32 mm diameter (about the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  Fine/V. Good, scratches on surfaces

                     BUY NOW  $69.95 plus shipping

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#7359: Bronze Sestertius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
with FELICITAS holding CADUCEUS !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  FELICITAS holding CADUCEUS
Diameter:  32 mm diameter (about the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  Fine/V. Good, scratches on surfaces

                     BUY NOW  $59.95 plus shipping

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#9112: Bronze Sestertius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
with FELICITAS holding CADUCEUS !!

Ex Wayne Sayles 

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  FELICITAS holding CADUCEUS
Diameter:  30 mm diameter (about the size of a US $.50 but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine

                     BUY NOW  $119 plus shipping

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#9125: Bronze Sestertius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
Celebrates Hadrian's Final Return to ROME !!

Ex Wayne Sayles 

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Felicitas, Wheel beside (Ref: Hadrian's Final return to ROME)
Diameter:  32 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  V. Good

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#9463: Bronze Sestertius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD
Wheat Harvest Goddess !!

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Annona, Roman Goddess of the Wheat Harvest
Diameter:  32 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  Fine/Good, Pitting (Strong Portrait)

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#7386: Bronze AS,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD,
with VIRTUS (Roman Manliness)

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  VIRTUS (Roman Manliness)
Diameter:  25 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but thicker)
Condition:  Fine plus

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#9161: Bronze AS,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD,
with Salus (Roman Goddess of Health)

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Salus (Roman Goddess of Health)
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (significantly larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Fine plus

                     BUY NOW  $89.95 plus shipping

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#8619: Bronze Sestertius,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD,
with NEMESIS (Roman Avenging Angel)

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Nemesis holding Caduceus, Spitting on her Breasts
Diameter:  30 mm diameter (about the size of a US $.50 but twice as thick)
Condition:  V. Good, Pretty Surfaces

             RESERVED (Apr 27, 2008)  $69.95 plus shipping

#9514: Bronze As,
HADRIAN, 117 to 138 AD,
with NEMESIS (Roman Avenging Angel)

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Hadrian
Rev:  Nemesis holding Caduceus, Spitting on her Breasts
Diameter:  30 mm diameter (about the size of a US $.50 but twice as thick)
Condition:  V. Good, Pretty Surfaces

                     BUY NOW  $29.95 plus shipping

Historical Context:  These coins were minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE during the reign of AELIUS (136 - 138 AD).  Aelius was the descendent of an ancient and distinguished Etruscan family and was named Consul for the Year 136 AD. The same year he was adopted by Hadrian as his heir and designated successor.  After his term as Consul, Aelius was given the governship of Pannonia, where he served for less than one year before returning to Rome.  He died unexpectedly January 1^st 138 AD.

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#7503: SILVER Denarius,
Aelius, Refers to His Illness

RARE Emperor

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Aelius
Rev:  Salus, Roman Goddess of Health --  This is typical of Roman use of coins for STATE PROPAGANDA. This motif was often used when the Emperor survived an illness.  However, this may be a reference to him during the illness that killed him.
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine, light toning (Nicer than photos shows)

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#7756: Bronze As,
Aelius

RARE Emperor

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Aelius
Rev:  Fortuna (or Spes) holding Flower and Rudder   
Diameter:  25 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter)
Condition:  Very Fine, smooth deep green patina, likely applied (overall very nice)

(Coin much nicer than photo shows) 

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#7367: Bronze As,
Aelius

RARE Emperor

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Aelius
Rev:  Spes Hitching Skirt   
Diameter:  31 mm diameter (about the size of a US $.50)
Condition:  Very Good/Good

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Historical Context:  These coins were minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE during the reign of ANTONINUS PIUS (138 - 161 AD). Antoninius Pius was a senator.  He was adopted by Hadrian as his heir in 138 and his succession was smooth.  The history of his reign is minimal owing to the tranquility and prosperity which Roman world enjoyed under the patient, judicious and impartial rule.  It is said that he instructed his artists to show him with a "thoughtful" portrait so the people of Rome would feel comfortable with him. Based on the portraits on his coins, they hit their mark.  He also adopted Marcus Aurelius as his successor. They are known as the adoptive emperors. This was the Golden Era of Rome. 

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#6389: SILVER Denarius,
Antonius Pius,
with Annona, Roman GODDESS of the Harvest

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Annona, Roman GODDESS of the Harvest.  This is typical of Roman use of coins for STATE PROPAGANDA. This motif was often used when announce a good harvest and continued grain supplies.   
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine, some toning

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#6082: SILVER Denarius,
Antonius Pius,
Marks Marriage of Marcus Aurelius to Faustina Jr.

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Liberalitas, Roman personification of Liberalism (4th Donative celebrating the marriage of  Marcus Aurelius to Faustina Jr.)
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

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#9334: SILVER Denarius,
Dynastic Coin
Ref:  Adoption of Marcus Aurelius by Antonius Pius,

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Marcus Aurelius
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine, toned

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#9045: SILVER Denarius,
Commemorates the Death and Diafication of Antonius Pius

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Eagle on Alter
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine, Great Toning

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#8251: SILVER Denarius,
Antonius Pius / Fortuna

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Fortuna, Roman personification of "Good Luck"  
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

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#8250: SILVER Denarius,
Antonius Pius as Priest

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Antonius Pius as Priest sacrificing over Altar  
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  almost Very Fine

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#9325: SILVER Denarius,
with AEQUITAS (Roman Equity)

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Aequitas holding scale  
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  almost Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  TWO HANDS grasping a CADUCEUS
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Fine

                 SOLD  $49.95 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Victory facing left
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine, Some Toning

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Victory facing right
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

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#9319: SILVER Denarius,
Antonius Pius / Fortuna

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Fortuna, Roman personification of "Good Luck"  
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

                 RESERVED (Apr 8, 2008)  $59.95 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Thunderbolt on Alter as Tribute to Jupiter  
Diameter:  19 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Fine

                     BUY NOW  $39.95 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Libertas, Roman personification of "Liberty"  
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (slightly smaller a US $.50 and twice as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, Excellent Green Patina and Earthen Highlights
Note:  Much nicer than picture shows 

               BUY NOW  $109 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  Securitas, Roman "Security," Seated on Cornucopias, indicating security of food supply  
Diameter:  31 mm diameter (about the size of a US $.50 and twice as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, Excellent Contrasting Patina

                     BUY NOW  $199 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  LIBERTAS holding Pilaeus (Liberty Cap)
Diameter:  26 mm diameter (larger and thicker than a US Quarter)
Condition:  Fine plus

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Antonius Pius
Rev:  TWO HANDS grasping a CADUCEUS
Diameter:  26 mm diameter (larger and thicker than a US Quarter)
Condition:  about Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Faustina Sr.
Rev:  Vesta Standing, Goddes of Public Health (Attended to by the Vestal Virgins) 
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Faustina Sr.
Rev:  Annona, Roman Goddess of the Harvest 
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Faustina Sr.
Rev:  Ceres, Roman Goddess of the Wheat, holding Torch 
Diameter:  17 mm diameter(about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Faustina Sr.
Rev:  Ceres, Roman Goddess of the Wheat, holding Torch 
Diameter:  31 mm diameter (about the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  Very Fine/Good, Corrosion Spots on Rev

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Faustina Sr.
Rev:  Juno, Roman patron of Child Birth 
Diameter:  31 mm diameter (about the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  Fine plus, Some porosity

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Historical Context:  These coins were minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE during the reign of MARCUS AURELIUS A.D. 161 - 180:  He was later adopted by Antoninus Pius and took the name of M. Aelius Aurelius Verus.  In 139 he was Caesar and in 145 he married Faustina Jr, the daughter of Antoninus Pius.  He became Augustus in 161. The reign was disturbed by many frontier wars, resulting in a plague which spread throughout the empire. This is the elderly emperor represented in the recent movie "Gladiator." They are known as the adoptive emperors. This was during the Golden Era of Rome.

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Marcus Aurelius
Rev:  Pietas, Roman "Devotation" (to the gods)
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (little larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine

             BUY NOW $169  plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Marcus Aurelius
Rev:  Honos, Roman "Honor"
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine plus

          SOLD  $89.95 plus shipping
                                     (ex Pegasi @ $150)

ex Harlan Berk

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Marcus Aurelius (Youthful Portrait)
Rev:  IVVENTAS sacrificing over altar, Ref: Marcus Aurelius becoming an Adult, 
An event Enacted at the Circus Maximus
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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ex Harlan Berk

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Marcus Aurelius
Rev: Salus, Roman Goddess of Health 
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about very Fine

            SOLD  $79.95 plus shipping
                                     

ex Harlan Berk

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Marcus Aurelius
Rev:  Fortuna?, Roman personification of "Good Luck" 
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Marcus Aurelius
Rev:  Fides, Roman "Faithfulness" (to the gods)
Diameter:  32 mm diameter (about the size of a US Silver Dollar but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus

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Obv:  Marcus Aurelius
Rev:  ROMA, Patron Goddess of Rome, seated holding Victory
Diameter:  28 mm diameter (about the size of a US $.50 but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus/Good

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Obv:  Marcus Aurelius
Rev:  Victory Placing Inscribed Shield
Diameter:  31 mm diameter (about the size of a US Silver Dollar but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus/Good

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Obv:  Marcus Aurelius
Rev:  Salus, Roman Goddess of Health
Diameter:  25 mm diameter (about the size of a US quarter but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus (porousity)

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Obv:  Marcus Aurelius
Rev:  Preistly Implements
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US quarter but almost twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine 

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Obv:  Marcus Aurelius
Rev:  Salus, Roman Goddess of Health
Diameter:  25 mm diameter (about the size of a US quarter but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine 

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Obv:  Faustina Jr.
Rev:  Spes, Roman personification of Hope
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size a US dime)
Condition:  Fine

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Obv:  Faustina Jr.
Rev:  Diety standing
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (slightly larger that a US quarter but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus /Good

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Obv:  Faustina Jr.
Rev:  Fecunditas, Roman "Fertility," holding Infant (Commodus?)
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (slightly larger that a US quarter but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine 

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Obv:  Faustina Jr.
Rev:  Salus (Goddess of Health)
Diameter:  32 mm diameter (slightly larger that a US quarter but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, Some Corrosion Spots on Rev

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Historical Context: These coins were minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE during the reign of LUCIUS VERUS (161 to 169 AD).  He was born Lucius Ceionius Commodus was born 130 AD and he was the son of Aelius Ceaser, who was Hadrian’s intended heir.  His father died when he was 8 years old.  Hadrian compelled Antonius Puis to adopt Lucius so that he would become Emperor.  He reign jointly with Marcus Aurelius.  Their rule was plagued by disease and Parthian invasions.  He died of a stroke in 169 AD.  They are known as the adoptive emperors and this was the Golden Era of Rome. 

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SHARP !!! 

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Obv:  Lucius Verus
Rev:  Victory
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine, Well toned

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LARGE SILVER COIN of CAPPADOCIA

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Obv:  Lucius Verus
Rev:  Sol/Helios, Sun God, on Mt. Argaeus
Diameter:  20 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel and slightly thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine, slightly porous surfaces

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Historical Context:  These coins were minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE during the reign of COMMODUS A.D. 177 - 192. L. Aelius Aurelius Commodus was the son of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Junior. He was made Augustus and co-emperor in 177. He proved a most unworthy son of a noble father. During his last years he seems to have become quite insane.  He battled gladiators and wild beasts in the amphitheater, and he believed himself the reincarnation of Hercules.  However, he cheated, giving his opponents lead swords against his iron sword.  He was eventually murdered in his bath by a Praetorian Guard.. 

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Obv:  Commodus
Rev:  Fortuna seated, holding Rudder.
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Obv:  Commodus
Rev:  MARS, Roman GOD of WAR .
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Obv:  Commodus
Rev:  Apollo Nude, leaning on Column.
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Obv:  Commodus
Rev:  Jupiter seated
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine, flan crack at 8:00

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Obv:  Commodus
Rev:  Fortuna, Roman personification of "Good Luck"
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Obv:  Commodus
Rev:  Hercules erecting Trophy - This reverse is likely indicative of COMMODUS' obsession believing he was the incarnation of Hercules.
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Obv:  Commodus
Rev:  Victory (Angel) Inscribing Shield
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (between the size of a US Quarter and $.50 but thicker)
Condition:  V. Good

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VERY SHARP !!

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Obv:  Commodus
Rev:  Cybele riding Leaping Lion
Diameter:  26 mm diameter (diameter of a US Quarter twice as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Obv:  Commodus
Rev:  Roma holding Victory (Angel)
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (between the size of a US Quarter and $.50 but thicker)
Condition:  V. Good

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Obv:  Crispina, Wife of Commodus
Rev:  Venus .
Diameter:  32 mm diameter (about the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  These coins were minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE around 164 to 169 AD during the reign of Lucius Veras, co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius (Elderly Emperor in Gladiator).  The obverse (front) of this coin is Lucilla.  She was the daughter of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Jr.   She was betrothed to Lucius when she was just 12 years old.  They married 3 years later.  After the death of premature death of Lucius, she married a senator.  However, in 182 AD she was implicated in a plot against Commodus and was exiled to the Island of Capri and then executed.  

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Obv:  Lucilla
Rev:  VENUS, the Roman personnification of Beauty
Diameter:  30 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  Fine plus

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