Lot 3407

Description

Ancient Roman silver and AE issues including Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 201, Rome mint, (3.34 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Isis standing to right, left foot on prow, nursing Horus, rudder against altar behind, around SAECVLI FELICITAS, (S.6606, RIC 577 [Severus], RSC 174) (illustrated); Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 90-91, (3.01 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, rev. Minerva standing to right in fighting pose holding javelin and shield, (S.2734, BMC 176, RIC 152, RSC 265); Geta, (A.D.209-212), issued as Caesar, 200 A.D., silver denarius, Rome mint, (2.94 g), obv. bust draped to right, rev. Geta standing left, trophy behind, (S.7196, RIC 18, RSC 157b); Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), AE folles, (9.67 g), Carthage mint, (RIC Vol.VI, 33a); Probus, (A.D. 276-282), antoninianus, Siscia mint, (4.57 g), issued 280-1, (Alfoldi 18-8); Constantine II, (A.D. 337-361), AE folles, Cyzicus mint, (2.56 g), (cf.S.3986, RIC 83). Toning, fine - very fine. (6)