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The Twelve Caesars (49 BC - AD 96)    [ without thumbnail images ]

Venus facing right/Trophy with captives Julius Caesar, 46-45 BC, AR (silver) Denarius,
           4.05 gm, SearM-1404, RSC-13
          obv.:  no legend 
                     Diademed bust of Venus right, small cupid at shoulder.
          rev.:  "CAESAR"
                     Trophy of Gallic arms between seated male and female captives.
         note:  Sear prices this coin at $480 in EF.  Nice sharp coin of good metal. A great addition to any collection.

$395.00

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Augustus, AD 96-97 (struck under Nerva), AE As, 10.3 gm, 
                      Sear-533, VM-166, RIC-130(nerva)
          obv.:  "DIVVS AVGVSTVS" 
                     Bare head of Augustus right
          rev.:  "IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C"
                     Winged Thunderbolt
          note:  The 1988 Sear lists this coin at $280 in fine while Van Meter rates it as VB2/3 ($100-$1,000).  This coin has excellent detail, strong features and beautiful patina.  Can you tell that I really like this coin?

$295.00

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Tiberius, after AD 16, AR Denarius, 3.58 gm, 
                      SearM-1763, RSC-16
          obv.:  "TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS" 
                     Laureate head right
          rev.:  "PONTIF MAX"
                     Livia seated right, holding sceptre and branch
          note:  This type is commonly referred to as the 'Tribute Penny' of the Bible.  Sear prices this coin at $280 in VF.

$210.00

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Bust of Caligula right Caligula and Agrippina Senior, AD 37-38,AR (silver)
       Denarius, 3.51 gm, SearM-1825, RSC-2
          obv.:  "C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT" 
                     Laureate head right
          rev.:  "AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM"
                     Draped bust of Agrippina Senior right.
          note:  This is a lovely example of this rare coin.  Issued to honor Caligula's deceased mother, this nicely toned specimen will enhance any collection.  Sear prices this coin at $2,400 in VF.

$1,499.00

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Claudius, AD 50-51 (Lugdunum mint), AR Denarius, 3.46 gm, 
                      SearM-1846, RSC-65
          obv.:  "TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X IMP P P" 
                     Laureate head right
          rev.:  "PACI AVGVSTAE"
                     Winged Nemesis walking right, holding caduceus, preceded by serpent
          note:  Claudius is one of the most difficult Emperors to obtain in silver.  This is a nice collectable coin.  Sear shows this coin at $1,040 in VF.

$999.00
$925.00

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Claudius, AD 42 (Rome mint), Copper As, 10.52 gm, 
                      SearM-1862
          obv.:  "TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P" 
                     Bare head left
          rev.:  "S C"
                     Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield.
          note:  With minimal wear and a few scratches this is an extremely nice example of this coin.  Sear prices this out at $200 in VF and $600 in EF.

$249.00

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Nero, AD 65 (Rome mint), AR Denarius, 3.05 gm, 
                      SearM-1946, RSC-335
          obv.:  "NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS"
                     Laureate head right
          rev.:  "VESTA"
                     Vesta seated in circular hexastyle temple.
         note:  Sear prices this coin at $520 in VF.  Though not up to VF, this is a very collectable coin with a more difficult reverse.

$295.00

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Poppaea/Nero, AD 64 (Alexandria mint), Billon Tetradrachm,
                      12.07 gm, Sear-713
          obv.:  Nero's radiate head right.
          rev.:  Poppaea's draped bust right.
                     Vesta seated in circular hexastyle temple.

         note:  An interesting coin from the Alexandria mint with Nero's second wife Poppaea.  Although this specimen is a bit rough, is still a good place holder for this Empress.

$145.00

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Otho, Feb.-Mar. AD 69 (Rome mint), AR Denarius, 2.79 gm, 
                      SearM-2163, RSC 15
          obv.:  "IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P" 
                     Bare head left
          rev.:  "SECVRITAS P R"
                     Security standing left, holding wreath and scepter.
          note:  Sear prices this out at $960 in VF.  A difficult Emperor to find a decent coin at a reasonable price.

$749.00
$690.00

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