Roman

148AD-149AD Denarius – Antoninus Pius / Fortuna - Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at the Rome Mint between 148AD and 149AD. Read how this coin was dated by using words in the Legends.

37AD-38AD Dupondius – Gaius (Caligula) - Obverse shows Julius Nero and Julius Drusus on horseback galloping to the right. They were two brothers of Gaius and were recognized as heirs to the emperor Tiberius.

Why Roman Coins Are NOT Expensive - Roman coins may be two thousand years old, but that fact alone does not make them expensive. Read why the majority of Roman coins are reasonably cheap to buy.

17BC Denarius – Augustus / Apex Flaminis - 17BC Denarius - Augustus / Apex Flaminis

168AD Denarius – Lucius Verus / Aequitas - Silver Denarius of the Roman Emperor Lucius Verus, minted in 168AD at the Rome mint. The Obverse shows the laureated head of Lucius Verus facing right.

64AD Sestertius – Nero - Sestertius of Emperor Nero, minted around 64AD. The Obverse shows the laureate head of Nero facing left. The Reverse shows Nero in military dress, riding a horse and holding a spear.

90AD-91AD Sestertius – Domitian - This is possibly an Orichalcum Sestertius of Emperor Domitian minted 90-91AD. Orichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome.

64AD-66AD Sestertius – Nero - The 64AD-66AD Sestertius, Emperor Nero. Military manoeuvrers are often shown on Roman Coins. Text on reverse is "DECURSIO" which means 'military manoeuvrer'.

97AD Gold Aureus – Nerva / Concordia Exercituum - Gold Aureus of Emperor Nerva, minted around 97AD. The Reverse shows clasped right hands holding an Aquila. The symbol of two clasped hands over an army standard shows the unity between the Emperor and the Roman Army.

125AD As – Hadrian - Copper As of Emperor Hadrian, struck around 125AD-128AD. Diameter 26mm. The Obverse shows the laureate head of Hadrian facing right. Legend is "HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS". The Reverse shows a ship with rowers.