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Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), AE folles, Heraclea mint, issued A.D. 296-297, (9.05 g), obv. laureate cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, around IMP C C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV L I ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, A HT**G* in exergue, (S.14372, RIC 17a). Trace of silvering, good very fine with a strong portrait.
Estimate $100
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Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), silver argenteus, Treveri (Trier) mint, struck as Augustus 295-7 A.D., (2.92 g), obv. laureate head to right, around MAXIMIA NVS AVG, Rev. around VIRTVS MILITVM, the four princes sacrificing in front of a camp gate over tripod-altar, six turrets on the enclosure, C in exergue, (cf.S.13098, RIC 109b, RSC 622b). Struck on a full flan, attractive dark tone, nearly extremely fine/extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
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Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), silver argenteus, Siscia mint struck as Augustus 294-5 A.D., (3.45 g), obv. laureate head to right, around MAXIMIA NVS AVG, Rev. around VIRTVS MILITVM, the four princes sacrificing over a tripod in front of a camp gate with eight turrets, plain exergue, (S.13098, RIC 43b, RSC 625f). Struck on a full flan, attractive, nearly FDC and very rare.
Estimate $1,250
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Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), silver argenteus, Carthage mint, struck as Augustus c.300 A.D., (3.08 g), obv. laureate head to right, around MAXIMIANVS AVG, Rev. in two lines XC VI, all within laurel wreath, (S.13000 [This Coin illustrated], RIC 15b, RSC 698). Struck on a large flan, attractive tone, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305 first reign), AE follis, Aquileia mint, issued A.D. 298, (9.79 g), obv. laureate head of Maximianus to right in high relief, around IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG,, rev. around GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, modius on head, holding patera over tripod-altar and cornucopiae, AQP in exergue, (S.14360, RIC 27b). Extremely fine a trace of silvering and scarce.
Estimate $120
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Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), AE folles, Ticinum mint, issued A.D. 305-6 after abdication, (9.19 g), obv. laureate half bust of Maximianus in imperial mantle with olive branch and mappa to right, around D N MAXIMIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG, rev. around PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia standing to right, T T in exergue, S F in field, B between, (cf.S.3641, RIC 56b); Crispus, folles, Aquileia mint, (321 A.D.), rev. wreath (illustrated); AE of Constantine I, Constantine II. Fine - very fine, scarce. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), AE follis, Antioch mint, issued A.D. 302-3, (11.20 g), obv. laureate head of Maximianus to right, around IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, ANT in exergue, S in right field, (cf.S.3633, RIC 58b); Carus, (A.D. 282-283), Cyzicus mint, antoninianus, rev. Emperor facing Jupiter, (S.12189, RIC 118 var); Constantine, AE folles, (cf.S.3868); Maximinus II (A.D. 309-313), folles, Antioch mint, (S.3799); Licinius I, (A.D.308-324), AE folles, Antioch mint, issued 315-6, (S.3804). Fine - good very fine, the Maximianus attractive. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Galerius Maximian, as Caesar, (A.D. 305-311), AE folles, Thessalonica mint, issued A.D. 298-9, (10.35 g), obv. laureate head of Galerius to right, around GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, rev. around GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, in exergue TSA, (S.14370, RIC 20b). With some silvering, extremely fine/good very fine and rare as such.
Estimate $160
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Galerius Maximian, as Caesar, (A.D. 305-311), AE folles, Thessalonica mint, issued A.D. 302-3, (9.55 g), obv. laureate head of Galerius to right, around GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, rev. around GENIO POPV L I ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, in exergue .TS., **G* in right field, (S.14371, RIC 26b). With some silvering, extremely fine and rare as such.
Estimate $160
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Galerius Valerius Maximinus II, (A.D. 309-313), AE folles, issued 310, Heraclea mint, (6.42 g), obv. laureate head to right of Maximinus, around IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINO PF INV AVG, rev. Genius standing facing head left, holding patera and cornucopiae, star to left, around GENIO IMP E RATORIS, HTB in exergue, (S.14846, RIC 49A, C.53). Dark green attractive patina, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $100
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Galerius Valerius Maximinus II, (A.D. 309-313), AE folles, issued 312, Heraclea mint, (4.10 g), obv. laureate head to right of Maximinus, around IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS PF INV AVG, rev. Jupiter standing facing head left, holding globe and leaning on sceptre, wreath to left, **D* to right, around IOVI CONSER VATORI AVGG, SMH**G* in exergue, (S.14877, RIC 69A, C.114). Silvered with attractive patina, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Galerius Valerius Maximinus II, (A.D. 309-313), AE folles, issued 312, Antioch mint, (5.08 g), obv. laureate head to right of Maximinus, around IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS PF INV AVG, rev. Genius standing facing head left, modius on head, holding head of Sol and a cornucopiae, around GENIO AVGVSTI, ANT in exergue, (S.14840, RIC 164b). Silvered with attractive patina, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Galeria Valeria, daughter of Diocletian and second wife of Galerius, (c.A.D. 305-311), AE folles, Antioch mint, issued A.D. early - late 309, (6.75 g), obv. diademed, draped bust to right of Galeria Valeria, around GAL VAL ERIA AVG, rev. around VENERI V ICTRICI, ANT in exergue, Venus standing facing, head left, holding up apple, raising drapery, O **G* in right field, (S.3730, RIC 115); Maximinus II, (A.D. 309-313), AE folles, Antioch mint, (5.26 g), obv. laureate head to right, around IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS PF AVG, rev. GENIO AVGVSTI, in field * left, A I to right, in exergue ANT, Genius standing to left naked except for floating chlamys, holding head of Sol and cornucopiae, (S.3764, RIC 164b); Maximinus II, (A.D. 309-313), AE folles, Heraclea mint, rev. Genius left, HTA in exergue, (S.14846, RIC VI 32); Maximianus (A.D. 286-305, first reign), AE post-reform radiate fraction, Cyzicus mint, (3.06 g), rev. Emperor and Victory, (S.3639, RIC 16b,A); Constantine, follis; Diocletian, antoninuanus, Siscia mint. Fine - good very fine, some scarce. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Galeria Valeria, second wife of Galerius, (A.D. 305-311), AE follis, Cyzicus mint, (5.88 g), issued 308-310, obv. diademed and draped bust to right of Galeria Valeria, around, GAL VAL ERIA AVG, rev. VENERI V ICTRICI, Venus standing to left holding apple, to left **D*, in exergue MKV, (S.14597, RIC 46); Constantius I, (A.D. 305-306), AE folles, issued 304-5, Antioch mint, (8.22 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, in exergue ANT, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, **D* in right field, (S.14183, RIC 70a); Maxentius, (A.D. 307-312), AE follis, Ostia mint, issued 309, (7.460 grams), obv. laureate head to right, rev. Castor and Pollux standing facing each other, leaning on sceptre, holding bridled horse with inner arm, AETE RNITAS A VG N, MOSTP in exergue, (S.14974, RIC 14); Gratian, (A.D. 367-383), AE II, Nicomedia mint, (5.50 g), obv. helmetred bust of Gratian to right holding spear and shield, rev. Emperor standing facing head to right on ship, Victory at helm, wreath in left fields, around GLORIA RO MANORVM, in exergue .SMNA, (cf.S.4139, RIC 20a.2, C.25). Fine - very fine, several scarce. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Maxentius, (A.D. 306-308), AE follis, Ostia mint, issued 309, (6.29 g), obv. laureate head to right, around IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, rev. Castor and Pollux standing facing each other, leaning on sceptre, holding bridled horse with inner arm, AETE RNITAS A VG N, MOSTP in exergue, (S.3776, RIC 14); Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 1, (6.14 issued 361-363, Antioch 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 branch ANT**G* branch, (S.4073, RIC 216), (2); Maximinus II, (A.D. 309-313), AE follis, Antioch mint, rev. Genius, (S.3765, RIC VI 162b); Probus, (A.D. 276-282), antoninianus, Antioch mint, issued 280-1, rev. Probus facing Jupiter, (S.11961, RIC 922). Fine - very fine, the Maxentius scarce. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), AE follis, Nicomedia mint, (3.38 g), 316-317, obv. Constantine laureate head right, around IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, rev. Jupiter standing left holding victory, leaning on sceptre, eagle at feet and holding Victory on globe around IOVI CONS ERVATORI, in exergue SMN**G*, (S.15960, RIC VI 69c); Maximianus, folles, Heraclea mint, rev. Genius, (cf.S.3631, RIC VI 17b); Licinius, AE folles, Antioch mint, (cf.S.3804); Constantine I, AE folles, rev. Sol, (cf.S.3868); Constantine I, AE 3, rev. campgate, (S.3878). Fine - very fine, some scarce. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Licinius I, (A.D. 308-324), AE follis, issued 315-6, Antioch mint, (3.50 g), obv. Licinius laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, around IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG, rev. Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, eagle at feet, IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN, Z in right field, ANT in exergue, (S.15253, RIC 16, Rarity 5 = unique). Extremely fine and a very rare variety.
Estimate $100
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Licinius I, (A.D. 308-324), AE follis, issued 317-320, Alexandria mint, (2.73 g), obv. Licinius laureate and draped bust to left holding globe and mappa, around IMP LICI NIVS AVG, rev. Jupiter standing left, holding globe, IOVI CONSER VATORI AVGG, crescent - A in left and right fields, SMAL in exergue, (cf.S.15248, RIC 23); LICINIUS II as Caesar, (A.D. 317-324), AE follis, issued 317, Heraclea mint, (3.03 g), obv. laureate draped bust to left of Licinius II holding sceptre, around D N VAL LICIN LICINVS NOB C, rev. camp gate three turrets, six stone layers, around PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS, .MHT**D* in exergue, (S.15420, RIC 25 Rarity 5 = Unique). Very fine - extremely fine, the last a very rare variety. (2)
Estimate $120
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Delmatius, (A.D. 335-337), AE follis, issued 335-337 as Caesar, Constantinople mint issued 335-7, (1.45 g), obv. laureate bust to right, cuirassed of Delmatius, around F L DELMATIVS NOB C, rev. two soldiers each with spear but only sharing one standard, around GLOR IA EXERC ITVS, in exergue CONS[I], (S.3932, RIC 153 [R3]); Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 4, Constantinople mint 335-360, (1.74 g), obv. bare headed bust right, around D N CL IVLIANVS NOB CAES, rev. Julian standing left, holding globe and spear, around SPES REI PVBLICE, CONSB in exergue, (S.4064, RIC 150); Barbarous radiate of Tetricus II Sutherland Class B, type II, (1.99 g), c.late 3rd century A.D., obv. radiate bust right ...RICVS A.., REV. sacrficial Implement of one handled ewer standing left, ..AVG.. (Sutherland ..Roman Britain..Pl.XI 22-25 similar dies). First two with earthern patina, otherwise about very fine, the barbarous radiate important and interesting, all scarce. (3)
Estimate $100
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Decentius, (A.D. 350-353), AE centenionalis, issued at Trier mint in A.D. 352, (5.16 g), obv. bare-headed bust of Decentius, draped and cuirassed to right, around DN DECENTI VS FORT CAES, A behind head, rev. VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES around, Two Victories facing each other holding wreath between them inscribed VOT/V MVL/X, in exergue TRP, (S.4035, RIC 316). Good very fine/very fine.
Estimate $150
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Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 1, Antioch mint, (8.00 g), issued 361-363, obv. around D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG, pearl diademed bust to right, rev. bull standing to right, two stars above, around SECVRITAS REIPVB, in exergue ANTA with branch either side, (S.4073, RIC 216). With edge flaw, otherwise extremely fine with even brown colour, scarce.
Estimate $500
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Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 1, (8.91 g), issued 361-363, Antioch 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 ANTB with branch either side, (cf.S.4072-3, RIC 216); Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), issued 353-355, AE centenionalis, Antioch mint, (5.18 g), obv. laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, around D N CONSTAN TIVS P F AVG, rev. soldier spearing fallen horseman, FEL TEMP REPARTIO around, P to left in field, AN**D*I in exergue, (S.4003, RIC 191); Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), AE folles, (2); Licinius I, (A.D. 308-324), AE follis, issued 313, Siscia mint; Maximinus II, (A.D. 309-313), AE folles, Antioch mint. Fine - good very fine, some scarce. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 1, (8.09 g), issued 361-363, Antioch 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 branch ANT**G* branch, (S.4073, RIC 216); Licinius II as Caesar, (A.D. 317-324), AE 3, Antioch mint, (2.60 g), rev. Jupiter, (S.3817, RIC 29,Z); Maximinus II, (A.D. 310-313), AE follis, Antioch mint, (4.86 g), rev. Sol, (RIC 167B). Good fine - good very fine, scarce. (3)
Estimate $100
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Valentinian II, (A.D. 375-392), AE 4, 12mm (1.50 g), Cyzicus mint, 3rd officina, Struck 388-392, obv. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. SALVS REI [PVBLICAE], Victory advancing left, right hand carrying trophy, dragging captive, SMK**G* in exergue, (S.4167, RIC IX 26a3, C.30); Theodosius I, (A.D. 379-395), AE 4, 13mm (1.56 g), Constantinople mint, 1st officina, Struck 388-392, obv. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, right hand carrying trophy, dragging captive, CONSA in exergue, partial chi-rho symbol in left field, (S.4188, RIC IX, 86b1, C.30). Superb on large flan for issues, good very fine and both rare in this condition. (2)
Estimate $150
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Theodosius I, (A.D. 379-395), AE 2, issued 383-388, Constantinople mint, (4.29 g), obv. pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust to right of Theodosius I, around D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, rev. emperor standing right holding standard and globe, left foot on captive, around VIRTVS E XERCITI, partial chi-rho symbol in left field, in exergue CONSA, (cf.S.4184, RIC 83b.2); another AE 2, Thessalonica mint (5.09 g), obv. helmeted head right with shield and spear, rev. Theodosius standing on galley, Victory at helm, in exergue .TES**D*, wreath in left field, (S.4182, RIC 44b.3); another AE 2, similar Constantinoiple mint, (4.72 g), as above, CONA in exergue, (cf.S.4182, RIC 52c.1); Arcadius, (A.D. 383-408), AE 2, Constantinople mint, issued A.D. 395-408, obv. laureate draped bust to right, D N ARCADIVS P.F. AVGVSTVS, rev. Emperor right with globe, holding standard, captive at feet, chi-rho left field, VIRTVS E XERCITI, in exergue CONS**G*, (cf.S.4230, RIC 83c.2). Mostly very fine, generally scarce. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Aelia Flaccilla, wife of Theodosius I, (died A.D. 386), AE 2, Nicomedia mint, issued A.D. 378-383, (4.82 g), obv. draped bust of Aelia Flaccilla to right, around AEL FLAC CILLA AVG, rev. Victory seated right inscribing christogram on shield set on cippus, around SALVS REIPVBLICAE, in exergue SMN**D*, (S.4192, RIC 43, C.6); Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 247-9, (4.50 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Aequitas standing to left holding cornucopiae and scales, around AEQVITAS AVGG, (S.2551, RIC 27b, RSC 9); other antoninianii issues of Aurelian, Maximianus, and Constantinian era AE including Crispus, Constantius II, Constans, Constantius Gallus, Valentinian I, etc. Fair - fine, first coin rare and fine. (17)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Arcadius, (A.D. 383-408), AE 4, 14mm (1.19 g), Heraclea mint, 1st officina, Struck 383, obv. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. VOT/V in wreath, SMHA in exergue, (S.-. RIC IX 18b1, LRBC 1963). Superb on large flan for issue, good very fine and rare for this coin.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Marcian, (A.D. 450-457) AE nummus 11mm, (0.96 g), Constantinople mint, obv. DN MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. Marcian monogram, cross above, all within wreath, CON below, (S.4327, RIC X 545, LRBC 2250) (illustrated); Leo, (A.D. 457-474), AE nummus 10mm (1.13 g), Constantinople Mint, obv. diademed bust to right, rev. Leo monogram in wreath, (S.4342, cf.RIC X 683; cf.LRBC 2263); Zeno, Second reign, (476-491 A.D.), AE nummus 10mm (1.00 g), uncertain mint, obv. diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, large star behind bust, around ZE [NO] retrograde letters, rev. Zeno Monogram type 4, within wreath,(S.4393, RIC 976; LRBC 2279). Fine - very fine for issue, better than average all with reasonable and clear monograms. (3)
Estimate $180
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Leo I, (457-474 A.D.), AE 20 (4.03 g), Constantinople mint, obv. around D N LEO P RPET AG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. SALVS R PVBLCA, Leo standing right, holding labarum and globe, left foot on captive below, CON in exergue, (S.4339, RIC X 660, MIB 24a, LRBC 2256). Earth patination, nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $120
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Leo I, (457-474 A.D.), AE 20 (3.15 g), Constantinople mint, obv. around D N LEO PE RPET AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. SALVS R PVBLCA, Leo standing right, holding labarum and globe, left foot on captive below, CON in exergue, (S.4339, RIC X 661, MIB 24b, cf.LRBC 2257). Cleaned, nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $120
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