Catalogue
Herennius Etruscus, son of Trajan Decius, (251 A.D.), silver antoninianii, Issued 250-251 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.09 grams, RIC 142b, C.11, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Herennius Etruscus, Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C around, Rev. PIETAS AVGG around, Mercury standing to l., holding purse and caduceus; another issued 250-251 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.80 grams, RIC 143, C.14, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Herennius Etruscus, Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C around, Rev. PIETAS AVGVSTORVM around, Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, patera and lituus; another issued 250-251 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.75 grams, RIC 147c, C.26, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Herennius Etruscus, Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C around, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Herennius, in military dress, standing to l., holding wand and transverse spear; another issued 250-251 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.23 grams, RIC 149, C.38, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Herennius Etruscus, Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C around, Rev. SPES PVBLICA around, Spes standing l., holding flower and raising skirt. Very fine or better, (434-5,437,440).(4)
Estimate $220
SOLD $220
Herennius Etruscus, son of Trajan Decius, (251 A.D.), silver antoninianii, issued 250-251 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.94 grams, RIC 147c, C.26, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Herennius Etruscus, Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C around, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Herennius, in military dress, standing to l., holding wand and transverse spear; another issued 250-251 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.03 grams, RIC 146, C.24a, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Herennius Etruscus, Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C around, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Apollo seated l., holding branch and resting l. elbow on lyre; another issued 250-251 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.61 grams, RIC 149, C.38, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Herennius Etruscus, Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C around, Rev. SPES PVBLICA around, Spes standing l., holding flower and raising skirt. Mostly toned, good very fine or better, 9436,439,441). (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Herennius Etruscus, son of Trajan Decius, (251 A.D.), silver antoninianii, issued 250-251 A.D., Antioch Mint, 3.52 grams, RIC 157*, C.2, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Herennius Etruscus, HEREN ETRV MES QV DECIVS CAESAR around, Rev. AEQVITAS AVG around, Aequitas standing to l., holding scales and cornucopiae; another issued 250-251 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.39 grams, RIC 138, C.4, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Herennius Etruscus, Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C around, Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG around, two clasped right hands (illustrated); another issued 250-251 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.55 grams, RIC 146, C.24a, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Herennius Etruscus, Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C around, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Apollo seated l., holding branch and resting l. elbow on lyre. Very fine or better, (432-3, 438). (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Herennius Etruscus, son of Trajan Decius, (251 A.D.), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, 3.55 g, RIC 142b, C.11, obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Herennius Etruscus, Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C around, rev. PIETAS AVGG around, Mercury standing to l., holding purse and caduceus (illustrated); another 3.71 g, RIC 147c, C.26, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Herennius, in military dress, standing to l. (illustrated); another similar 3.69 g; Trebonianus Gallus, (251-253 A.D.), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, 3.69 g, RIC 39, C.67, obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Trebonianus Gallus, IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG around, rev. LIBERTAS AVG around, Libertas standing to l., holding pileus and sceptre, with legs crossed, resting on column; another 3.85 g, RIC 48a, C.128, rev. VICTORIA AVGG around, Victory standing l.; another Antioch Mint, 3.32 g, RIC 92, C.125j, rev. VBERITAS AVG around, Uberitas standing l. Good very fine or better, 1266-1273). (8)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Hostilian, son of Trajan Decius, (251 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 251 A.D., Rome Mint, 5.25 grams, RIC 181d, C.34, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Hostilian, C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C around, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Hostilian standing l., holding standard and reversed spear. With some mint bloom and patination, good extremely fine, (445).
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Hostilian, son of Trajan Decius, (251 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 251 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.11 grams, RIC 181d, C.34, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Hostilian, C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C around, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Hostilian standing l., holding standard and reversed spear. With mint bloom, good extremely fine, (444).
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Hostilian, son of Trajan Decius, (251 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 251 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.25 grams, RIC 177b, C.15, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Hostilian, C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C around, Rev. MARTI PROPVGNATORI around, Mars advancing r., holding spear and shield. Good very fine, very scarce, (868).
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Hostilian, son of Trajan Decius, (251 A.D.), silver antoninianii, issued 251 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.56 grams, RIC 177b, C.15, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Hostilian, C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C around, Rev. MARTI PROPVGNATORI around, Mars advancing r., holding spear and shield; another issued 251 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.22 grams, RIC 183e, C.38, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Hostilian, C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C around, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Hostilian standing l., holding wand and transverse spear. Very fine - nearly extremely fine, both toned, (442-3). (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Trebonianus Gallus, (251-253 A.D.), silver antoninianii, issued 251-253 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.98 grams, RIC 32, C.20, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Trebonianus Gallus, IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG around, Rev. APOLL SALVTARI around, Apollo standing l., holding branch and lyre resting on rock; another issued 251-253 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.71 grams, RIC 31, C.17, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Trebonianus Gallus, IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG around, Rev. ANNONA AVGG around, Annona standing l., holding rudder upright and corn ears, l. foot on prow; another issued 251-253 A.D., Rome Mint, 5.07 grams, RIC 41, C.84, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Trebonianus Gallus, IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG around, Rev. PIETAS AVGG around, Pietas veiled standing l., holding both hands upright (illustrated). Last with full mint bloom, others toned, nearly extremely fine - nearly uncirculated, (446-8). (3)
Estimate $180
SOLD $320
Trebonianus Gallus, (251-253 A.D.), silver antoninianii, issued 251-253 A.D., Milan Mint, 5.89 grams, RIC 72, C.88, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Trebonianus Gallus, IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG around, Rev. PIETAS AVGG around, Pietas veiled standing l., holding both hands upright, with lighted altar before her, (illustrated); another issued 251-253 A.D., Milan Mint, 3.75 grams, RIC 69, C.46, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Trebonianus Gallus, IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG around, Rev. IVNO MARTIALIS around, Juno seated l., holding corn ears and transverse sceptre; another issued 251-253 A.D., Milan Mint, 4.54 grams, RIC 70, C.68, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Trebonianus Gallus, IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG around, Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA around, Libertas standing half l., holding pileus and transverse sceptre. Mostly toned, good very fine - good extremely fine, (449-451). (3)
Estimate $180
SOLD $260
Trebonianus Gallus, (251-253 A.D.), silver antoninianii, issued 251-253 A.D., Milan Mint, 4.54 grams, RIC 71, C.76, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Trebonianus Gallus, IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG around, Rev. PAX AETERNA around, Pax standing half l., holding branch and transverse sceptre; another similar 4.42 grams; another similar 4.96 grams. Good very fine or better, (452-4).(3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Volusian, son of Trebonianus Gallus, (251-253 A.D.), silver antoninianii, issued 253 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.84 grams, RIC 141, C.94, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Volusian, IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG around, Rev. P M TR P IIII COS II around, Emperor standing half l., holding patera and a short transverse sceptre, sacrificing over a tripod (illustrated); another issued 251-253 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.78 grams, RIC 184, C.118, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Volusian, IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG around, Rev. SALVS AVGG around, Salus standing half r., holding patera and feeding a snake from it held in her arms; another issued 251-253 A.D., Antioch Mint, 3.47 grams, RIC 237a, C.125, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Volusian, IMP C V AF GAL VEND VOLVSIANO AVG around, Rev. VBERITAS AVG around, Uberitas standing half l., holding purse and cornucopiae. Good fine - extremely fine, (458, 460-1). (3)
Estimate $160
SOLD $180
Volusian, son of Trebonianus Gallus, (251-253 A.D.), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, 4.16 g, RIC 169, C.25a, obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Volusian, IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG around, rev. CONCORDIA AVGG around, Concordia seated to l., holding patera and double cornucopiae, in field to r. a *; another 3.67 g, RIC 179, C.70, rev. PAX AVGG around, Pax standing half l.; another 3.84 g, RIC 186, C.135, rev. VIRTVS AVGG around, Virtus standing half l. (illustrated); another Antioch mint, 3.80 g, RIC 237a, C.125b, rev. VBERITAS AVG around, Uberitas standing half l., holding purse and cornucopiae; Valerian I, (253-260 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, Rome mint, 3.43 g, RIC 86, C.55, obv. Radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to r., around IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, rev. FELICITAS AVGG around, Felicitas standing to l., holding a caduceus and cornucopiae; another 3.63 g, RIC 92, C.94, rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI around, Jupiter standing to l.; another 3.92 g, RIC 125, C.230, rev. VICTORIA AVGG around, Victory standing to l.; another Milan mint (RIC), 3.13 g, RIC 240, C.74, rev. FIDES MILITVM around, Fides standing to r.; another 3.06 g, RIC 142c, C.166, rev. P M TR P V COS IIII P P around, Emperor seated to l.; another Milan Mint (RIC) or Viminacium Mint (Cunetio), 3.38 g, RIC 245, C.147, rev. PAX AVGG around, Pax standing to l.; another 3.11 g, RIC 252, C.202a, rev. SALVS AVGG around, Salus standing to r.; another 2.40 g, RIC 267, C.258, rev. VIRTVS AVGG around, Soldier standing to l. holding Victory and spear. Very fine - extremely fine, several toned, (1274-1286). (13)
Estimate $350
SOLD $550
Volusian, son of Trebonianus Gallus, (251-253 A.D.), silver antoninianii, issued 251-253 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.69 grams, RIC 166, C.8, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Volusian, IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG around, Rev. AEQVITAS AVGG around, Aequitas standing half l., holding scales and cornucopiae; another issued 251-253 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.38 grams, RIC 167, C.20, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Volusian, IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG around, Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG around, Concordia standing half l., holding patera and double cornucopiae; another issued 251-253 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.44 grams, RIC 179, C.70, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Volusian, IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG around, Rev. PAX AVGG around, Pax standing half l., holding branch and transverse sceptre (illustrated); another issued 251-253 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.08 grams, RIC 184, C.118, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Volusian, IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG around, Rev. SALVS AVGG around, Salus standing half r., holding patera and feeding a snake from it held in her arms (illustrated). Toned, mostly extremely fine, (455-7, 459). (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Volusian, son of Trebonianus Gallus, (251-253 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Issued 251-253 A.D., Milan Mint, 3.66 grams, RIC 205, C.32, Obv. Radiate bust draped and cuirassed to r., of Volusian seen slightly from behind, IMP C C VIB VOLVSIANVS AVG around, Rev. FELICITAS PVBL around, Felicitas standing half l., holding long caduceus and cornucopiae (illustrated); Gallienus, (253-268 A.D.), base silver antoninianus, issued in Sole reign 261-268 A.D., Antioch Mint, 3.19 grams, RIC 646, C.601a, Not in Cunetio, Obv. Radiate bust of Gallienus to r., draped and cuirassed, viewed from behind, GALLIENVS AVG around, Rev. LVNA LVCIFERA around, Diana walking to r., holding torch; Licinius I, (308-324 A.D.), copper follis, issued 321-324 A.D., Alexandria Mint, 3.03 grams, RIC 28, Sear Cf.3798, Obv. Radiate bust of Licinius to r., draped and cuirassed, around IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG, Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI around, Jupiter standing l., chlamys across l. shoulder, leaning on sceptre with eagle, Victory on globe in r. hand; eagle holding wreath on ground on l., captive on ground on r., in field to r.X/IIV, in exergue SMALA; Claudius II, (268-270 A.D.), posthumous issue by Constantine I, copper follis, issued 317-318 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.22 grams, RIC 106, Sear 3232, Obv. Laureate and veiled head of Claudius II to r., around DIVO CLAUDIO OPTIMO IMP Rev. REQVIES OPTIMOR MERIT around, Emperor seated to l. in curule chair, raising r. hand, holding short sceptre, in exergue R Q; Claudius II, (268-270 A.D.), copper antoninianus, issued 268-270 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.22 grams, RIC 109, C.313, Sear 3224, Obv. Radiate bust of Claudius II to r. draped and cuirassed, around IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, Rev. VIRTVS AVG around, Mars standing to l., holding branch and spear, shield at feet; another issued 268-270 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.73 grams, RIC 104, C.293, Sear 3222, Obv. Radiate head of Claudius II to r. draped and cuirassed, around IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, Rev. VICTORIA AVG around, Victory standing to l., holding wreath and palm; Tetricus I, (271-274 A.D.), copper antoninianus, issued 273 A.D., Mint II Mint (Cunetio Attribution) (Trier Mint, Elmer), 2.52 grams, Elmer 787, RIC 88, C.71, Cunetio Hoard 2645 (254 spec.), Sear 3178, Obv. Radiate bust of Tetricus I to r. draped and cuirassed bust from front, around IMP TETRICVS P F AVG, Rev. LAETITIA AVGG around, Laetitia standing l., holding wreath and anchor, small flan; Aurelian, (270-275 A.D.), copper antoninianus, issued 270-275 A.D., Cyzicus Mint, 3.84 grams, RIC 369, C.209, Cf.Sear 3265, Obv. Radiate bust of Aurelian to r., cuirassed bust viewed from front, around IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Rev. RESTITVT ORBIS around, Emperor standing to l. holding spear and, in l. hand a globe receiving from Victory facing to r. with palm, a wreath, in field B, in exergue XXI; Base silver FORGERY of the antoninianus of Pacatianus (248-249 A.D.), Obv. Radiate bust of Pacatianus to r. draped and cuirassed, around IMP TI CL MAR PACATIANVS AVG, Rev. FORTVNA REDVX around, Fortuna seated to l., holding rudder and cornucopiae, Cast appearance over all the coin. Mostly fine, several extremely fine, last item very good, (680, 683-690). (9)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Aemilian, (253 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 253 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.65 grams, RIC 2b, C.10, Obv. Radiate bust to r. of Aemilian, draped and cuirassed, around IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Rev. DIANAE VICTRI around, Diana standing to l., holding bow and arrow. Extremely fine with original lustre and very rare, (875).
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Aemilian, (253 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 253 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.00 grams, RIC 2b, C.10, Obv. Radiate bust to r. of Aemilian, draped and cuirassed, around IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Rev. DIANAE VICTRI around, Diana standing to l., holding bow and arrow. Some green oxidation on the surface of the coin and a flan crack, otherwise fine or better, rare, (462).
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Aemilian, (253 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 253 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.70 grams, RIC 4, C.16, Obv. Radiate bust to r. of Aemilian, draped and cuirassed, around IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Rev. IOVI CONSERVAT around, Jupiter standing to l. extending r. hand, with hanging cloak, over Aemilian, holding thunderbolt and sceptre. Toned, extremely fine and rare, (464).
Estimate $300
SOLD $270
Aemilian, (253 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 253 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.70 grams, RIC 4, C.16, Obv. Radiate bust to r. of Aemilian, draped and cuirassed, around IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Rev. IOVI CONSERVAT around, Jupiter standing to l. extending r. hand, with hanging cloak, over Aemilian, holding thunderbolt and sceptre. Minor spots on reverse, some mint bloom, extremely fine and rare, (463).
Estimate $300
SOLD $270
Valerian I, (253-260 A.D.), Forgery by Becker of silver denarius, 3.37 grams, Becker No.219, illustrated Hill plate XII, struck early 19th century, Obv. Laureate bust of Valerian draped and cuirassed to r., IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG around, Rev. ORIENS AVG around, Sol, standing facing with head to l., holding globe and raising right hand. Very rare Becker forgery, toned, good very fine, (337).
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Valerian I, (253-260 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, issued c.254 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.87 grams, RIC 72, C.17, Cunetio Hoard 468 (455 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to r., around IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, Rev. APOLINI CONSERVA around, Apollo standing to l., holding laurel branch and resting lyre on rock; another issued c.254 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.54 grams, RIC 74, C.25 var., Cunetio Hoard 437 (148 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to r., around IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, Rev. APOLINI PROPVG around, Apollo standing to r. half naked with flowing mantle, holding and drawing a bow; another issued c.254 A.D., Milan Mint (RIC), Viminacium Mint (Cunetio), 4.43 grams, RIC 233, C.36, Cunetio Hoard 761 (2 specs.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to r., around IMP VALERIANVS P AVG, Rev. CONCOR EXERC around, Concordia standing to l., sacrificing at altar, holding a patera and cornucopiae, to l. a small altar; another issued c.255-256 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.60 grams, RIC 87, C.53, Cunetio Hoard 469 (704 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to r., around IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, Rev. FELICITAS AVGG around, Felicitas standing to l., holding a caduceus and cornucopiae; another issued c.254 A.D., Milan Mint (RIC) Viminacium Mint (Cunetio), 3.60 grams, RIC 241, C.71, Cunetio Hoard 765 (2 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to r., around IMP VALERIANVS P AVG, Rev. FIDES MILITVM around, Fides standing to r., holding a standard and transverse ensign (illustrated), (465-9). Fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Valerian I, (253-260 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, issued c.257 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.12 grams, RIC 104, C.119, Cunetio Hoard 479 (73 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to r., around IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, Rev. LIBERALITAS AVGG III around, Liberalitas standing to l., holding a tessera and cornucopiae, toned with flan crack; another issued c.255-256 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.42 grams, RIC 106, C.135, Cunetio Hoard 481 (657 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to r., around IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, Rev. ORIENS AVG around, Sol standing to l., raising r. hand, holding whip or globe; another issued c.255-256 A.D., Antioch Mint (RIC), Second Eastern Mint (Cunetio), 3.07 grams, RIC 285, C.152, Cunetio Hoard 848 (25 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to r., around IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, Rev. PIETAS AVGG around, Valerian and Gallienus standing facing each other, sacrificing over an altar between them, one holds eagle topped sceptre, the other a parazonium, with green oxidation on the coin; another issued c.254 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.01 grams, RIC 141, C.156, Cunetio Hoard 445 (6 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to r., around IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, Rev. P M TR P II COS II P P around, Jupiter standing to l. holding thunderbolt and sceptre, toned; another issued c.257 A.D., Milan Mint (RIC) Viminacium Mint (Cunetio), 3.98 grams, RIC 267, C.258, Cunetio Hoard 770 (2 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to r., around IMP VALERIANVS P AVG, Rev. VIRTVS AVGG around, Soldier standing to l. holding Victory and spear and hand resting on shield (ilustrated). Fine - extremely fine, several with oxidation, (470-4).(5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Mariniana, wife of Valerian I, (c.253 A.D.), base silver antoninianus, issued c. 253-260 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.13 grams, RIC 6, C.16, Cunetio Hoard 643 (63 spec.), Obv. Diademed and veiled bust, draped to r. of Mariniana, all on crescent, around DIVAE MARINIANAE, Rev. CONSECRATIO, around, peacock flying to r., carrying empress to heaven. Rough edge, with mint bloom, otherwise extremely fine and rare as such, (476).
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Mariniana, wife of Valerian I, (c.253 A.D.), base silver antoninianus, issued c. 253-260 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.09 grams, RIC 3, C.3, Cunetio Hoard 646 (22 spec.), Obv. Diademed and veiled bust, draped to r. of Mariniana, all on crescent, around DIVAE MARINIANAE, Rev. CONSECRATIO, around, peacock standing facing head to l., tail in splendour. Lightly toned, good very fine and rare, (478).
Estimate $160
SOLD $180
Mariniana, wife of Valerian I, (c.253 A.D.), base silver antoninianus, issued c. 253-260 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.59 grams, RIC 6, C.16, Cunetio Hoard 643 (63 spec.), Obv. Diademed and veiled bust, draped to r. of Mariniana, all on crescent, around DIVAE MARINIANAE, Rev. CONSECRATIO, around, peacock flying to r., carrying empress to heaven. Lightly toned, very fine and very scarce, (475).
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Mariniana wife of Valerian I (c.253 A.D.), base silver antoninianus, issued c. 253-260 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.74 grams, RIC 4, C.4, Cunetio Hoard 647 (1 spec.), Obv. Diademed and veiled bust, draped to r. of Mariniana, all on crescent, around DIVAE MARINIANAE, Rev. CONSECRATIO, around, peacock standing facing head to r., tail in splendour. Toned, very fine, rare, (477).
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Mariniana, wife of Valerian, (died prior to A.D. 253), base silver antoninianii, (3.05 g, 3.70 g), obv. bust of Mariniana to right, rev. Empress seated to right on peacock flying right, around CONSECRATIO, (S.10070, RIC 6, RSC 16) (2) (both illustrated); another (2.22 g), rev. Peacock stg, head l., (RSC 3). Last coin fair, first two illustrated and very fine. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $350
Mariniana, (c.254) and other rulers, silver and base metal antoninianii, asses and folles, with various reverses, Mariniana, (1); Postumus, (8); Florianus, (1); Diocletian (1); Titus as (C.387); Lucius Verus as (C.139); Galerius, (1); Galeria Valeria, (1); Maxentius, (3); Arcadius, (1). Mostly fine, a few better. (19)
Estimate $300
SOLD $450
Gallienus, (253-268 A.D.), copper and silver antoninianii, issued in sole reign 261-268 A.D., Rome mint, 3.90 g, RIC 163, C.72, obv. Radiate head of Gallienus to r., GALLIENVS AVG around, rev. APOLLINI CONS AVG around, Centaur walking to r., drawing a bow, in exergue Z (officina); another 3.09 g, RIC 143, C.351, rev. IOVI CONSERVA around, Jupiter standing facing naked; another 4.55 g, RIC 324, C.1259a, VIRTVS AVGG around, Emperor standing to r.; another Milan mint (RIC), 2.93 g, cf.RIC 470, C.98, rev. BON EVEN AVG around, Genius standing to l.; another Lyons (Lugdunum) Mint, 3.08 g, RIC 17, C.312, rev. GERMANICVS MAX V around, trophy of arms, on each side of it is bound and seated captives; another Antioch Mint, 3.57 g, RIC 443, C.567, rev. LIBERALITAS AVGG around, Liberalitas standing to l.; another Antioch Mint, 3.47 g, RIC 448 var., C.903, rev. RESTITVT ORIENTIS around, woman (Representing the Orient) standing r., presenting wreath to Gallienus standing l.; another Viminacium Mint (Cunetio) Mediolanum (RIC old name for Milan), 4.85 g, RIC 391, C.750a, rev. PAX AVGG around, Pax standing to l.; another 3.68 g, RIC 397, C.940a, rev. SALVS AVGG around, Salus standing to l.; another Mediolanum (RIC old name for Milan), 2.49 g, RIC 399, C.937, rev. SALVS AVGG around, Salus standing to r.; Salonina, wife of Gallienus, (253-268 A.D.), antoninianii, Antioch Mint, 3.79 g, RIC 63, C.31, rev. CONCORDIA AVGG around, Empress and Emperor clasping hands; another Rome Mint, 3.68 g, RIC 16, C.70, rev. IVNONI CONS AVG around, Doe or Capreolus standing or walking to l.; another 3.64 g, RIC 7, C.115, rev. VENVS FELIX around, Venus seated l.; another Mediolanum Mint, 3.11 g, RIC 59, C.84, rev. PIETAS AVGG around, Pietas seated to l. Very fine - extremely fine, several toned, (1287-1299,1304). (14)
Estimate $250
SOLD $350
Gallienus, (253-268 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, issued in joint reign 258-259 A.D., Lyons (Lugdunum) Mint, 3.94 grams, RIC 18, C.308, Cunetio 717 (3 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Gallienus to r., draped and cuirassed, GALLIENVS P.F.AVG around, Rev. GERMANICVS MAX V around, trophy of arms, on each side of it is bound and seated captives, trophy has large shields; another issued in Joint reign 257 A.D., Lyons (Lugdunum) Mint, 2.66 grams, RIC 22, C.397, Cunetio - (0 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Gallienus to r., draped and cuirassed, IMP GALLIENVS AVG around, Rev. IOVI VICTORI around, Jupiter standing facing naked holding Victory and sceptre on cippus, inscribed IMP/ C E S; another issued in Joint reign 255-256 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.48 grams, RIC 119, C.806, Cunetio 568 (35 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Gallienus to r., draped on far shoulder, IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG around, Rev. P M TR P IIII COS III P P around, Sol standing radiate and half naked walking to l., holding whip and raising r., hand, flan crack; another issued in Joint reign 257-258 A.D., Viminacium Mint (Cunetio) Mediolanum (RIC old name for Milan), 3.89 grams, RIC 397, C.940a, Cunetio 767 (3 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Gallienus to r., viewed from behind, IMP GALLIENVS P AVG around, Rev. SALVS AVGG around, Salus standing to l., feeding serpent rising from altar, holding sceptre; another issued in Joint reign 254 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.40 grams, RIC 181, C.1288, Cunetio 548 (9 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Gallienus to r., viewed from behind, IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG around, Rev. VIRTVS AVGG around, Soldier standing to l., holding spear and leaning on shield. Generally good fine - extremely fine, second coin scarce, first two toned, (479-483). (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $220