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Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 240, (4.49 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. VIRTVS AVG around, Virtus standing to left holding branch and spear, shield at feet, (S.8669, RIC 71, RSC 388). Extremely fine.
Estimate $70
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Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, issued 243-4, (19.54 g), obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right of Gordian III, rev. P M TR P VI COS II P P, Apollo seated left holding branch resting hand on lyre, SC in exergue, (cf.S.8732, RIC 304a, C.273). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
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Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Antioch mint, issued 247, (3.64 g), obv. radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Aequitas standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS [AVG], (S.8917, RIC IV 240a var, RSC 1 var, Bland 61). Slightly double struck on obverse and mildly off centre on reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
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Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-245, (21.67 g), obv. laureate bust of Philip I to right draped and cuirassed, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. around FIDES MILITVM, S C across field, Fides standing to left, holding two standards, (S.8994, RIC 172a, C.59). Brown patination, nearly very fine/very fine, scarce.
Estimate $250
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Philip I - Maximianus, a collection of antoninianii mostly in described packets with the following emperors represented Philip I, Valerian I (3), Gallienus, Saloninus, Claudius II, Aurelian (2), Tetricus I, Probus (4), Maximianus. Very good - extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Trajan Decius, (A.D. 249-251), AE sestertius, issued 250-1, Rome mint, (18.91 g), obv. laureate bust to right, IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, rev. the two Pannoniae standing side by side, each holding standard, PANNONIAE around, S C across, (S.9407, RIC 124a, C.87). Lightly tooled in places, brown patination, very fine/good very fine or better, scarce.
Estimate $200
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Trajan Decius (A.D. 249-251), AE semis, Rome mint, issued 250, (3.70 g), obv. Trajan Decius laureate bust to right, around IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, rev. S C across, Mars standing left, holding spear, resting on shield, (S.9433, RIC 128, C.102). Dark tone with additional green patination, extremely fine, very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Herennius Etruscus as Caesar, (A.D. 250-251), antoninianus, (4.74 g), obv. radiate bust of Herennius Etruscus to right, around Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Herennius Etruscus in military attire standing to left holding baton and transverse spear, (S.9523, RIC 147c, RSC 26). Struck on a full flan, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Gallienus, (A.D.253-268), billon antoninianii, various reverses two captives at foot of trophy (S.10224); Mars advancing right, (S.10286); (S.10190); (S.10240); (cf/S.10284); (S.10345); (S.10402); (cf.S.10403) (2). Very fine - extremely fine, many with original silvering. (9)
Estimate $140
SOLD $240
Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), Cologne mint, issued 265-268, billon antoninianus, (3.54 gm), obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust to right of Postumus, rev. around SAECVLI FELICITAS, Postumus standing to right, holding transverse spear and globe, (S.10983, RIC 325, RSC 83). Some surface wear, otherwise extremely fine with some mint bloom.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Postumus, (A.D.260-269), billon antoninianii, various reverses, Hercules, (S.10946) (3); Libertas (?), (S.-, RSC 190); Sol (S.10964); Victory (S.10996). Very fine - extremely fine mostly with silvering. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Aurelian, (A.D. 270-275), billon antoninianus, issued 272, Rome mint, (3.16 g), obv. radiate cuirassed bust right of Aurelian, IMP AVRELIANVS AVG around, rev. IOVI CONSER around, emperor receiving globe from Jupiter, (S.11542, RIC 260, RSC 105). Dark green toning, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Probus, (A.D. 276-282), base silver antoninianus, Rome mint (3.39 g), obv. radiate bust to left of Probus, draped in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, around IMP PRO BVS AVG, rev. Sol in chariot riding left, holding globe and whip, around SOLI INVICTO, in exergue uncertain, (S.12038, RIC 202, C.644). Silvered surface, extremely fine, weak in places, scarce.
Estimate $70
SOLD $120
Numerian, (A.D. 283-284), billon antoninianus, issued 284, Antioch mint, (3.01 g), obv. similar around IMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS P F AVG, rev. VIRTVS AVGG, Numerian receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, S below, XXI in exergue, another (4.35 g), similar with H below, (S.12256, RIC 466, C.108); Constantius I as Caesar, (A.D. 305-306), AE folles, issued 305-6, Cyzicus mint, (7.72 g), obv. laureate head to right, around FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, rev. GENIO AVGG ET CAESARVM N N, in exergue KB, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, (S.3671, RIC 9a); Valentinian I, (A.D. 364-375), AE 3, Siscia mint, (2.16 g), obv. diademed bust of Valentinian to right, around D N VALENTINI ANVS P F AVG, rev. Valentinian advancing to right, dragging captive and holding labarum with chi-rho monogram on banner, around GLORIA RO MANORVM, Q in left field, R/K in right field, **DSISCS in exergue, (S.4102, cf.RIC 14a.xxxii, C.12). Full silvering, about extremely fine, for first two, very fine for the third coin and extremely fine for the last coin. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Galerius Maximian, (A.D. 305-311), AE folles, Heraclea mint, issued A.D. 308, obv. laureate head of Galerius to right, around IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO IMP ERATORIS, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, in exergue .HTA., (S.14513); another rev. GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, Cyzicus mint, (S.14546); another Nicomedia mint, (S.14373); another GENIO A VGVSTI Cyzicus mint (S.14509); another GENIO AVGG ET CAESARVM NN, Cyzicus mint (S.14342); another of Maximinus II as Caesar, (A.D. 305-310), rev. GENIO CAESARIS CMH, Nicomedia mint, (S.14722). Very fine - extremely fine a few scarce. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
Licinius I, (A.D. 308-324), AE follis, issued 311, Siscia mint, (3.62 g), obv. Licinius laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, around IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG, rev. Jupiter standing left, eagle at feet, IOVI CON SERVATORI, B in right field, SIS in exergue, (cf.S.15205, RIC 222a); another, Antioch mint, (S.15219A, RIC 153b); Constantine II, (A.D. 337-340), folles, Siscia mint, issued A.D.321-324 as Caesar, obv. laureate head to right, rev. CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, in exergue delta SIS, sunrise, wreath with VOT V within, (cf.S.3943, RIC 182D.). Attractively toned, good very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (3)
Estimate $130
SOLD $180
Licinius I - Gratian, a collection of AE issues mostly in described packets with the following emperors represented Licinius I (6), Licinius II (2), Crispus (3), Constans (5), Helena, Constantius II (8), Valens, Valentinian I, Gratian, She wolf issue. Good - extremely fine. (29)
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), AE folles, issued 319, Thessalonica mint, (2.01 g), rev. Victory advancing left with wreath, (RIC 59); another, Ticinum mint, (2.02 g), rev. two Victories setting shield inscribed VOT PR, (RIC 90); another, Constantinople mint, (2.07 g), rev. two soldiers standing front, holding spears and shields, (RIC 59); Constantius Gallus, (A.D. 351-354), AE 18, Thessalonica mint, (2.34 g), rev. soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman, (RIC 190). Toned, fine - good fine. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Constantine I, (A.D.307-337), AE folles and centenionalis, rev. Sol, mints of London (2), Arles; (S.16050, 16057, cf.16077); military camp, Thessalonica (Constantine II) and Antioch mints (cf.S.16032); laurel wreath VOT XX, Siscia, Thessalonica mints; (S.16220, 16221); wolf and twins, Alexandria mint (S.16527); Constantinopolis (cf.S.16445); two soldiers (3), Rome, Antioch and Alexandria mints (cf.S.16349, 16359, 16375), others (1). Fine - extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 1, (8.43 g), issued 361-363, Cyzicus mint, obv. around D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG, pearl diademed bust to right of Julian II, rev. bull standing to right, two stars above, around SECVRITAS REIPVB, in exergue CVZB, (cf.S.4072-3, RIC 127, L.2511). Dark brown patina, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Ancient Roman, denarii, including, L.Marcius Philippus, (57 B.C.); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138); Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), (3); Julia Domna, (A.D. 193-217); Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), (4); Julia Maesa, (c.A.D.218-222); Herennia Etruscilla, (A.D. 249-251); others, (5). Poor - nearly fine, some chipped and plated. (17)
Estimate $150
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Ancient Roman, including, Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 73, (2.95 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around [IMP CAES VE]SP PM COS IIII CEN, rev. Salus seated to left, holding patera, SALVS AVG around, (S.2307, RIC 67, RSC 431); Probus, (A.D. 276-282), antoninianus, Siscia mint, rev. Emperor with Concordia, (RIC 666); billon tetradrachms, Alexandria mint, (2); Tacitus, (A.D. 275-276), antoninianus, Lugdunum mint, rev. Pax, (cf.S.11785); Crispus, (Caesar A.D. 317-326), follis, Nicomedia mint, rev. camp gate, (S.3923). Toning, nearly fine - good very fine. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Ancient Roman, denarii, including, Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 71, (3.16 g), obv. IMP CAES VE[SP AVG PM], laureate head to right, rev. AVGVR PON MAX, simpulum, 'aspergillum', jug and lituus, (S.2281, RIC 42, RSC 42); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), Rome mint, issue of A.D. 108-109, (2.87 g), obv. laureate bust right, rev. mourning Dacian seated left on pile of arms, around [COS V PP SPQR] OPTIMO PRINC, DAC CAP in exergue, (S.-, RIC 98, RSC 120); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 123, Rome mint, (3.10 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. P M T R P CO[S III] around, Victory flying to right holding trophy with both hands, (S.3527, RIC 101, BMC 212, RSC 1131); another issued 124, Rome mint, (3.00 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. FEL P R in exergue. P M TR P COS III around, Felicitas seated to left holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (S.3486, RIC 120, RSC 600); Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), Rome mint, issued 155-6, (3.27 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. TR POT XV COS IIII, Fortuna standing right holding rudder and cornucopiae, [PAX] in exergue (cf.S.4095, RIC 216a, cf.RSC 582). Uneven toning, some porosity, nearly fine - nearly very fine. (5)
Estimate $140
SOLD $120
Ancient Roman, denarii, including, Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), Rome mint, issued A.D. 138, (2.42 g), obv. laureate head right, rev. Roma seated to left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear, (S.3537, RIC 265, RSC 1312); Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), obv. laureate head to right, rev. Hercules naked, standing half left, holding branch and club with lion skin, (S.6828, RIC 206a, RSC 220); another, rev. Mars standing to left, resting on spear and shield, (cf.S.6859, RIC 81, RSC 421); Geta, (A.D. 209-212), issued 207, Rome mint, obv. bare headed bust to right, rev. Minerva facing head left, with shield and spear, (S.7186, RIC 34b RSC 104a). Some toning, a few chips and scratches, poor - fine. (4)
Estimate $100
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Ancient Roman, denarii, including, Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, posthumous issue (died A.D.141), (3.02 g), issued after 147, Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA FAVSTINA, rev. Vesta standing left holding palladium and sceptre, around AVGV STA, (cf.S.4587, cf.BMC p.62*, RIC 369, RSC 109); Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-222), Rome mint, issued 218-220, (2.96 g), obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA MAESA AVG, rev. PVDICITIA, Pudicitia seated to left, drawing out veil from shoulder and holding a sceptre, (S.7756, BMC 76, RIC 268, RSC 36); Julia Paula, first wife of Elagabalus, (A.D. 220), (3.66 g), obv. draped bust of Julia Paula to right, around IVLIA PAVLA AVG, rev. Concordia seated to left on curule chair with patera and double cornucopiae, around CONCORDIA, star in left field, (S.7655, RIC 211, RSC.6a). Some uneven toning and surface encrustation, otherwise nearly fine - nearly very fine, the last coin rare. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Ancient Roman, including, Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver drachm, Mesopotamia, Carrrhae mint, (3.15 g), obv. laureate head right, rev. clasped hands, caduceus and two corn ears, (RPC 9288); Caracalla, as Caesar, (A.D.198-217), silver denarius, issued 197, Rome mint, (2.60 g), obv. bare headed bust to right, rev. Caracalla in military attire standing left, holding baton and sceptre, trophy behind, (S.6677, RIC 13, RSC 505); Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 201, (3.26 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. Septimius on horseback advancing to right, holding spear, (S.1782, RIC 91, RSC 578); Cappadocia, Caesarea, Septimius Severus, silver drachm, year 5 = 1978 A.D, (3.36 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. mount Argaeus, on summit a star, in exergue ETE, (Syd. 395a). Toned, fine - nearly very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Ancient Roman, silver and bronze issues, including Commodus (A.D.177-192) silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 191 (2.59 g) (S.5638); Herennia Etruscilla (wife of Trajan Decius)(A.D.249-251) base silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 250 (3.10 g) (S.9494); Constantine II as Caesar (A.D.337-340) AE folles, London Mint, struck A.D. 322-323 (3.06 g) (cf.S.3942), (3.45 g) (cf.S.3943); another issued A.D. 333, Arles Mint (2.11 g), (1.66 gm); another, Trier Mint (1.18 gm). Fine - good very fine. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Ancient Roman, denarii, including, Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), issued 210, Rome mint, (2.91 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, rev. Virtus in military dress right, foot on helmet, holding parazonium and reversed spear, around PONT TR P XIII COS III, (cf.S.1946, RIC 117b, RSC 478); Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), Rome mint, issued A.D. 219-220, (2.82 g), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus to right, around IMP ANTO NINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing half left, holding vexillum upright and standard across body, (S.7512, RIC 73, RSC 38a); another, issued 218-219, Antioch mint, (3.23 g), rev. Fortuna seated left on throne, holding patera and cornucopiae, (S.7515, RIC 189, RSC 47a). Toned, some surface adhesions, otherwise fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
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Ancient Roman, antoniniani, including Gordian III, (A.D.238-244), (6); Philip I, (A.D. 244-249); Trajan Decius, (A.D. 249-251); Trebonianus Gallus, (A.D. 251-253), (2); Valerian I, (A.D. 253-260), (2); others (6). Poor - fine, various chips and flaking, some possible contemporary copies. (18)
Estimate $150
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Ancient Roman, antoniniani, including Valerian I, (A.D. 253-260), Antioch mint, issued 254-5, rev. Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear, (S.9970, RIC 221, RSC 192); another, rev. Sol standing left, (S.9950, RIC 106, RSC 135); Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), rev. VIRTUS AVG, Valerian and Gallienus facing each other, (S.10408, RIC 457, RSC 1266); another, rev. Libertas standing left holding pileus and transverse sceptre, (S.10283, RIC 233, RSC 596). Toned, poor - good fine, some scarce. (4)
Estimate $100
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