Catalogue
Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268) etc, copper antoninianii, various reverses, Gallienus (2); Salonina, (3); Valerian II, (2); Claudius II, (2); Quintillus, (1); Aurelian (5); Severina (1). Mostly fine, several very fine. (16)
Estimate $200
SOLD $270
Salonina, wife of Gallienus, (253-268 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, Issued 257-258 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.56 grams, RIC 29, C.60, Cunetio Hoard 651 (1779 spec.), Obv. Diademed bust of Salonina draped to r., on crescent, around SALONINA AVG, Rev. IVNO REGINA around, Juno standing l., holding patera and sceptre; another issued 257-258 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.87 grams, RIC 31, C.68, Cunetio Hoard 652 (107 spec.), Obv. Diademed bust of Salonina draped to r., on crescent, around SALONINA AVG, Rev. IVNO VICTRIX around, Juno standing l., holding patera and sceptre; another issued 256-257 A.D., Mediolanum Mint, 3.26 grams, RIC 59, C.84, Cunetio Hoard -, Obv. Diademed bust of Salonina draped to r., on crescent, around SALONINA AVG, Rev. PIETAS AVGG around, Pietas seated to l., holding sceptre, in front two children; another issued 253 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.39 grams, RIC 39, C.137, Cunetio Hoard -, Obv. Diademed bust of Salonina draped to r., on crescent, around CORN SALONINA AVG, Rev. VESTA around, Vesta standing to l., holding transverse sceptre and patera. Several with some hoard patination, otherwise mostly very fine or better, (484-7). (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Valerian II, son of Gallienus, (253-255 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, issued 253-255 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.52 grams, RIC 13, C.29a, Cunetio Hoard -, Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian II draped to r., around P LIC VALERIANVS CAES, Rev. IOVI CRESCENTI around, Child Jupiter riding goat to r.; another issued 255 A.D., Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, 3.47 grams, RIC 3, C.26, Cunetio Hoard 738 (9 specs), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian II draped to r., around VALERINVS CAES, Rev. IOVI CRES[CENT]I around, Child Jupiter riding goat to r.; another issued 253-255 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.84 grams, RIC 13, C.29a, Cunetio Hoard -, Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian II draped to r., around P LIC VALERIANVS CAES, Rev. IOVI CRESCENTI around, Child Jupiter riding goat to r.; another issued 254-255 A.D., Antioch Mint, 3.88 grams, RIC 49, C.67a, Cunetio Hoard 857 (12 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian II draped and cuirassed to r., around VALERIANVS NOBIL CAES, Rev. PRINC IVVENTVTIS around, Prince in military dress standing to l. crowning trophy on l. and holding spear and shield (illustrated); another issued 254-255 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.57 grams, RIC 23, C.81, Cunetio Hoard 666 (17 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian II to r., draped, and cuirassed, around P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Caesar Valerian standing to l. holding standard in r. hand and long sceptre in l. hand. Last and second coin with hoard patination, otherwise mostly very fine or better, (488-9, 491-2, 495). (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Valerian II, son of Gallienus, (253-255 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, issued 255 A.D., Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, 3.81 grams, RIC 3, C.26, Cunetio Hoard 738 (9 specs), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian II draped to r., around VALERIANVS CAES, Rev. IOVI CRESCENTI around, Child Jupiter riding goat to r.; another issued 254-255 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.13 grams, RIC 19, C.45, Cunetio Hoard -, Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian II draped to r., around P LIC VALERIANVS CAES, Rev. PIETAS AVGG around, sprinkler, simpulum, vase, sacrificial knife and augur's wand; another issued 254-255 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.17 grams, RIC 23, C.70, Cunetio Hoard 669 (9 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Valerian II to r., draped, around P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT around, Caesar Valerian standing to l. holding globe in r. hand and long sceptre in l. hand; another issued 257 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.15 grams, RIC 27, C.9, Cunetio Hoard 683 (20 spec.), Obv. Radiate head of Valerian II to r., around DIVO CAES VALERIANO, Rev. CONSECRATIO around, Eagle standing to l., head turned back to r.; another issued 257 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.82 grams, RIC 27, C.7, Cunetio Hoard 686 (14 spec.), Obv. Radiate head of Valerian II to r., around DIVO CAES VALERIANO, Rev. CONSECRATIO around, Eagle standing to r., head turned back to l. Second with hoard patination, last two brown without silvering, otherwise fine - nearly extremely fine, (490,493-4, 496-497). (5)
Estimate $130
SOLD $130
Postumus, (259-268 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 266-267 A.D., RIC 313, C.192, Officina A, Obv. Radiate head of Postumus I draped to r., IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG around, Rev. MERCVRIO FELICI around, Mercury half naked , standing facing head to r., holding purse and caduceus. Toned, extremely fine and rare as such, (340).
Estimate $80
SOLD $220
Postumus, (259-268 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, issued 260-261 A.D., Trier (Cunetio attribution) Mint, (RIC Lugdunum {Lyons} Mint), 3.41 grams, RIC 54, C.243a, Cunetio Hoard 2387 (1668 spec.), Obv. Radiate head of Postumus to r. draped and cuirassed, around IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, Rev. P M TR P COS II P P around, Postumus standing to l. in military dress, holding globe and spear upright; others 3.52 grams, RIC 315, C.199, Cunetio Hoard 2387; 2.80 grams, RIC 76, C.206, Cunetio Hoard 2399; 3.18 grams, RIC 388, C.441, Cunetio hoard 2487; 2.43 grams, RIC 77, C.213a, Cunetio Hoard 2454; 4.28 grams, RIC 74, C.195a, Cunetio Hoard 2397 (illustrated); 3.47 grams, RIC 323, C.295, Cunetio Hoard 2415; 2.58 grams, RIC 89, C.377a, Cunetio Hoard 2375. Mostly very fine, several with hoard patination and flan cracks, (498-505). (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Macrianus, (260-261 A.D.), base silver antoninianus, issued 260-261 A.D., Antioch Mint, 3.54 grams, RIC 12, C.12, Cunetio Hoard -, Obv. Radiate bust of Macrianus to r. cuirassed with slight drapery on far shoulder, around IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG, Rev. SOL INVICTO around, Sol standing to l., r. hand raised and l. hand holds globe; Quietus, (260-261 A.D.), base silver antoninianus, issued 260-261 A.D., Antioch Mint, 3.87 grams, RIC 4, C.5, Cunetio Hoard 1922 (1 spec), Obv. Radiate bust of Quietus to r. draped, around IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG, Rev. FORT REDVX around, Fortuna seated to l., with wheel under chair, holding rudder and cornucopiae; Regalianus (260-261 A.D.), base silver FORGERY of the antoninianus, original issued 260-261 A.D., Originals from Carnuntum Mint, 2.64 grams, RIC 6, C.3, Cunetio Hoard -, Obv. Radiate bust of Regalianus to r. draped, around IMP C P C REGALIANVS AVG, Rev. LIBERTAS AVG around, Libertas standing to l., holding pileus and sceptre (illustrated). Last with cast appearance and apparently once gilded, otherwise nearly fine - very fine, first two generally poorly struck, rare, (506-8). (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Marius, (268 A.D.), copper antoninianus, issued 268 A.D., Trier (Cunetio attribution) Mint, (RIC Cologne Mint), 1.76 grams, RIC 6, C.8, Cunetio Hoard 2504 (17 spec.), Sear 3154, Obv. Radiate bust of Marius to r., draped and cuirassed viewed from front, around IMP C MARIVS P F AVG, Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM around, two hands joined together. Irregular edge, very fine/good fine, rare, (528).
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Marius, (268 A.D.), copper antoninianus, issued 268 A.D., Trier (Cunetio attribution) Mint, (RIC Cologne Mint), 3.59 grams, RIC 10, C.13, Cunetio Hoard 2505 (49 spec.), Sear 3155, Obv. Radiate bust of Marius to r., draped and cuirassed viewed from front, around IMP C MARIVS P F AVG, Rev. SAEC FELICITAS around, Felicitas standing to l., holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Very fine or better, rare, (527).
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Laelianus, (268 A.D.), copper antoninianus, issued 268 A.D., Moguntiacum Mint, 2.40 grams, RIC 9, C.4, Cunetio Hoard 2501 (35 spec.), Sear 3151, Obv. Radiate bust of Laelianus to r. cuirassed, around IMP C LAELIANVS P F AVG, Rev. VICTORIA AVG around, Victory running to r., holding wreath and palm. Chip in edge, otherwise good fine/fine and very rare, (526).
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Claudius II, (268-270 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 268-270 A.D., Mediolanum (Milan) Mint, 3.34 grams, RIC 149, C.89, Cunetio Hoard 2259 (27 spec.), Sear 3202, Obv. Radiate bust of Claudius II to r. draped and cuirassed, around IMP [CLAUDIU]S AVG, Rev. [F]IDES MILIT around, Fides standing facing head to r., holding two ensigns; others in number order, 3.34 grams, RIC 149, C.89, Cunetio Hoard 2259; 2.84 grams, RIC 18, C.21, Cunetio Hoard 1964; 3.07 grams, RIC 22, C.26, Cunetio Hoard 2218; 3.96 grams, RIC 266, C.43, Cunetio Hoard 2314; 2.86 grams, RIC 261, C.50, Cf. Cunetio Hoard 2317; 2.56 grams, RIC 266, C.43, Cunetio Hoard 2314; 3.06 grams, RIC 91, C.230, Cunetio Hoard 2020; 2.75 grams, RIC 12, C.216, Cunetio Hoard 2108; 2.83 grams, RIC 102, C.281, Cunetio Hoard 1940; 4.19 grams, RIC 145, C.74, Cunetio Hoard 2247; 2.35 grams, RIC 234, C.101, Cunetio Hoard -; 2.65 grams, RIC 55, C.131, Cunetio Hoard 2159; 2.36 grams, RIC 15, C.10, Cunetio Hoard 2141-3; 3.29 grams, RIC 172, C.315, Cunetio Hoard 2254; 2.50 grams, RIC 104, C.293, Cunetio Hoard 1944; 3.23 grams, RIC 107, C.303, Cunetio Hoard 2195; 2.83 grams, RIC 156, C.200, Cunetio Hoard 2265. Fine - nearly extremely fine, (509-525, 534). (18)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Quintillus, (270 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 270 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.18 grams, RIC 7, C.2, Cunetio Hoard 2347 (1 spec.), Sear -, Obv. Radiate bust of Quintillus to r. draped and cuirassed bust viewed from front, around IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Rev. AETERNIT AVG around, Sol standing to l., holding globe and raising r. hand, N to l. in field; another issued 270 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.59 grams, RIC 22, C.39, Cunetio Hoard 2356 (12 spec.), Sear 3245, Obv. Radiate bust of Quintillus to r. draped and cuirassed bust viewed from front, around IMP C M AVR CL QVINTI[LLVS AVG], Rev. LAETITIA AVG around, Laetitia standing to l., holding wreath and anchor on globe, XII to r. in field; another issued 270 A.D., Milan (Mediolanum) Mint, 2.84 grams, RIC 58, C.47, Cunetio Hoard 2359 (1 spec.), Sear 3246, Obv. Radiate bust of Quintillus to r. draped and cuirassed bust viewed from behind, around IMP QVINTILLVS AVG, Rev. MARTI PACI around, Mars or Virtus standing to l., holding olive branch and transverse spear, P in exergue (illustrated); another issued 270 A.D., Milan (Mediolanum) Mint, 2.54 grams, RIC 47, C.12, Cunetio Hoard 2361 (2 spec.), Cf.Sear 3242A, Obv. Radiate bust of Quintillus to r. draped and cuirassed bust viewed from behind, around IMP QVIN[TILLVS AV]G, Rev. CONCORD EXER around, Concordia standing to l., holding cornucopiae and standard, T in exergue, small flan; another issued 270 A.D., Milan (Mediolanum) Mint, 2.95 grams, RIC 49, C.19, Cunetio Hoard -, Sear 3243, Obv. Radiate bust of Quintillus to r. draped and cuirassed bust viewed from behind, around IMP QVINTILLVS AVG, Rev. DIANA LVCIF around, Diana standing to r., holding long torch, P in exergue (illustrated);another issued 270 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.35 grams, RIC 18, C.28, Cunetio Hoard 2336 (6 spec.),, Cf.Sear 3244, Obv. Radiate bust of Quintillus to r. cuirassed bust viewed from front, around IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Rev. FIDES MILITVM around, Fides standing to l., holding ensign and spear vertically, to r. E. Mostly very fine or better, (543-548). (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Victorinus, (268-270 A.D.), Forgery by Becker of silver denarius, 4.10 grams, Becker No.235, illustrated Hill plate XIII, struck early 19th century, Obv. Laureate head of Victorinus draped and cuirassed to r., IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG around, Rev. LAETITIA AVG around, Laetitia standing to l., holding wreath and anchor. Very Rare Becker Forgery, toned good very fine, (337).
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Victorinus, (268-270 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 268-9 A.D., Mint II (Cunetio attribution) Mint, (RIC Southern Mint), 3.17 grams, RIC 67, C.112, Cunetio Hoard 2567 (1188 spec.), Sear 3169, Obv. Radiate bust of Victorinus to r., cuirassed viewed from front, around IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, Rev. SALVS AVG around, Salus standing to r., holding serpent in its arms and feeding it; another similar 3.52 grams, RIC 67, C.112, Cunetio Hoard 2567; another similar 2.88 grams, RIC 67, C.112, Cunetio Hoard 2567; another issued c.269 A.D., Mint I (Cunetio attribution) Mint, (RIC Cologne Mint), 2.01 grams, RIC 118, C.79, Cunetio 2530 (1162 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Victorinus to r., draped and cuirassed viewed from the front, around IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, Rev. PAX AVG around, to l. in field V, to r. in field star, Pax standing to l., holding olive branch and sceptre, reverse off centre; another issued 268-9 A.D., Mint I (Cunetio attribution) Mint, (RIC Southern Mint), 2.76 grams, RIC 114, C.49, Cunetio Hoard 2545 (513 spec.), Sear 3165, Obv. Radiate bust of Victorinus to r., cuirassed viewed from front, around IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, Rev. INVICTVS around, Sol advancing to l., holding whip r. hand raised. Mostly very fine or better, (529-533). (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Tetricus I, (270-273 A.D.), Forgery by Becker of silver denarius, 3.63 grams, Becker No.242, illustrated Hill plate XIII, struck early 19th century, Obv. Laureate head of Tetricus I cuirassed to r., IMP TETRICVS PIVS AVG around, Rev. P M TR P COS P P around, Emperor standing half left, head to l., holding branch and sceptre. Very Rare as Becker Forgery, good very fine, (338).
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Tetricus I, (271-274 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 273 A.D., Mint I Mint (Cunetio Attribution), (Cologne Mint, Elmer), 3.09 grams, Elmer 774, RIC 56, C.17, Cunetio Hoard 2602 (207 spec.), Obv. Radiate bust of Tetricus I to r. draped, around IMP C TE[TRICV]S P F AVG, Rev. [C]OMES [AVG] around, Victory standing l., holding wreath and palm; another issued 271 A.D., Mint II Mint (Cunetio Attribution), (Elmer Trier Mint), 2.06 grams, Elmer 783, RIC 69, Cf.C.37, Cunetio Hoard 2635 (83 spec.), Cf.Sear 3176, Obv. Radiate bust of Tetricus I to r. cuirassed bust from front off flan, around [IMP C TE]TRICVS AVG, Rev. FIDES [MILITV]M around, Fides standing l., holding two ensigns; another issued 273 A.D., Mint II Mint (Cunetio Attribution) (Trier Mint, Elmer), 2.20 grams, Elmer 789, RIC 80, C.57, Cunetio Hoard 2648 (302 spec.), Cf.Sear 3177, Obv. Radiate bust of Tetricus I to r. cuirassed bust from front, around IMP TETRICVS P F [AVG], Rev. HILARITAS AVGG around, Hilaritas standing l., holding palm and cornucopiae; another similar 1.85 grams, Elmer 789, RIC 80, C.57, Cunetio Hoard 2648; another issued 273 A.D., Mint I Mint (Cunetio Attribution) (Cologne Mint, Elmer), 2.29 grams, Elmer 775, RIC 100, C.95, Cunetio Hoard 2603 (667 spec.), Sear 3179, Obv. Radiate bust of Tetricus I to r. cuirassed bust from front off flan, around IMP C TETRICVS P F [AVG], Rev. PAX AVG around, Pax standing l., holding olive branch and sceptre; another issued 273 A.D., Mint I Mint (Cunetio Attribution) (Cologne Mint, Elmer), 2.71 grams, Elmer 780, RIC 148, C.207, Cunetio Hoard 2618 (205 spec.), Sear 3183, Obv. Radiate bust of Tetricus I to r. draped and cuirassed bust from front, around IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG, Rev. VIRTVS AVGG around, Soldier standing l., holding spear and leaning on shield; Tetricus II, (271-274 A.D.), copper antoninianus, issued 273 A.D., Mint I Mint (Cunetio Attribution) (Cologne Mint, Elmer), 2.16 grams, Elmer 773, RIC 259, C.60, Cunetio Hoard 2593 (13 spec.), Sear 3183, Obv. Radiate bust of Tetricus II to r. draped and bust viewed from rear, around C.P.E. TETRICVS [CAES], Rev. PI[ETAS AVGVS]TOR around, Sacrificial implements with jug to l.; another issued 273 A.D., Mint II Mint (Cunetio Attribution), (Trier Mint, Elmer), 2.56 grams, Elmer 791, RIC 272, C.97, Cunetio Hoard 2647 (357 spec.), Sear 3183, Obv. Radiate bust of Tetricus II to r. draped and bust viewed from rear, around C PIV ESV T[ETR]ICVS CAES, Rev. SPES AVGG around, Spes walking to l., holding flower and raising skirt. FIne - very fine, (535-542). (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Aurelian, (270-275 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, issued 270-275 A.D., Siscia Mint, 2.74 grams, RIC 213, C.32, Cf.Sear 3252, Obv. Radiate bust of Aurelian to r. cuirassed bust viewed from front, around IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Rev. CONCORDIA AVG around, Concordia seated to l., holding patera and double cornucopiae, in exergue * T; another Unattributed Mint, 3.22 grams, RIC 391, C.25; another Siscia Mint, 4.35 grams, RIC 244, C.60; another 4.50 grams, RIC 244, C.60; another Rome Mint, 3.38 grams, RIC 60, C.61; another 3.52 grams, RIC 60, C.61; another Siscia Mint, 3.69 grams, RIC 216, C.61; another 2.96 grams, RIC 244, C.60; another 3.29 grams, RIC 220, C.95; another Milan (Mediolanum) Mint, 3.26 grams, RIC 128, C.95; another 3.74 grams, RIC 128, C.95; another Siscia Mint, 3.08 grams, RIC 225, C.108; another 3.18 grams, RIC 225, C.108; another 2.98 grams, RIC 232, C.169; another Ticinum Mint, 3.40 grams, RIC 152, C.183; another 2.98 grams, RIC 152, C.183; another Milan (Mediolanum) Mint, 3.69 grams, RIC 135, C.142; another 4.04 grams, RIC 135, C.142; another Rome Mint, 4.09 grams, RIC 62, C.154; another Serdica Mint, 3.98 grams, RIC 279, C.145. Very fine - extremely fine, several with full silvering, (549-568). (20)
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
Aurelian, (270-275 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 270-275 A.D., Siscia Mint, 3.21 grams, RIC 244, C.60, Cf.Sear 3258, Obv. Radiate bust of Aurelian to r. cuirassed bust viewed from front, around IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM around, Emperor standing to r., and clasping r. hand of Concordia, standing to l., in exergue XXIT; another Serdica Mint, 3.89 grams, RIC 276, C.140; another Cyzicus Mint, 4.37 grams, RIC 360, C.147; another Rome Mint, 3.65 grams, RIC 64, C.159; another Cyzicus Mint, 3.79 grams, RIC 366, C.206; another Ticinum Mint, 3.54 grams, RIC 154, C.234 (illustrated); another Rome Mint, 4.14 grams, RIC 53, C.192; another Cyzicus Mint, 3.90 grams, RIC 348, C.209; another Mediolanum (Milan) Mint, 3.22 grams, RIC 142, C.219; another Cyzicus Mint, 4.00 grams, RIC 366, C.206; another Mediolanum (Milan) Mint, 3.76 grams, RIC 147, C.285; another Obverse Brockage, issued 270-275 A.D., probably Rome Mint, 4.19 grams, RIC -, C.-, Sear -, Obv. Radiate bust of Aurelian to r. cuirassed bust viewed from front, around IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Rev. incuse version of the obverse. Last coin holed, others mostly good fine - extremely fine, (570-581). (12)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Severina, wife of Aurelian, (270-275 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, issued 270-275 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.94 grams, RIC 8, C.7, Sear 3285, Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Severina to r., resting on a crescent, around SEVERINA AVG, Rev. CONCORDIAE MILITVM around, Concordia standing l. holding two ensigns or standards, in exergue PXXT; another issued 270-275 A.D., Cyzicus Mint, 2.91 grams, RIC 18, C.7, Sear 3285, Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Severina to r., resting on a crescent, around SEVERINA AVG, Rev. CONCORDIAE MILITVM around, Concordia standing l. holding two ensigns or standards, in exergue XXI (illustrated); another issued 270-275 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.91 grams, RIC 3, C.2, Sear 3283, Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Severina to r., resting on a crescent, around SEVERINA AVG, Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG around, Emperor Aurelian standing to l. on r. holding hand of Empress Severina on l. facing the r., in exergue **G*XXIR; Aurelian with Vabalathus, (271-272 A.D.), copper antoninianus, issued 271-272 A.D., Antioch Mint, 2.54 grams, RIC 381 (Aurelian), C.1, Sear 3292, Obv. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus to r., around VABALA[THVS] V C R IM D R, Rev. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG around, Emperor Aurelian radiate and cuirassed bust to r., in exergue E. Last coin fine, others very fine or better, toned, (582-585). (4)
Estimate $180
SOLD $130
Tacitus, (275-276 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 275-276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.32 grams, RIC 145, C.60, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. MARTI PACIF around, Mars walking to l., holding olive branch, spear and shield, in exergue S; another issued 275-276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 4.11 grams, RIC 152, Cf.C.90, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. PROVIDE AVG around, Providentia standing facing head to l., holding globe and sceptre, in exergue VI; another issued 275-276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.86 grams, RIC 152, C.90, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. PROVIDE AVG around, Providentia standing facing head to l., holding globe and sceptre, in exergue Q; another issued 275-276 A.D., Gaul Mint, 3.79 grams, RIC 49, C.86, Sear 3309, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. PROVID DEOR around, Providentia standing facing head to l., holding baton and cornucopiae, at foot a globe; another issued 275-276 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.68 grams, RIC 92, C.100, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG around, Providentia standing facing head to l., holding baton and cornucopiae, at foot a globe, in exergue XXIA; another similar 3.49 grams, RIC 92, C.100. Mostly very fine or better, (597-502). (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Tacitus, (275-276 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 275-276 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.44 grams, RIC 95, C.148, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. VBERITAS AVG around, Uberitas standing facing head to l., holding purse and cornucopiae, in exergue XXIE; another issued 275-276 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.82 grams, Cf.RIC 93, C.123, Sear 3311, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. SALVS AVG around, Salus standing facing head to l., holding sceptre and feeding snake rising from altar, in exergue XXID(Delta), small flan crack; another issued 275-276 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.85 grams, RIC 160, C.126, Cf.Sear 3311, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. SALVS PVBLI around, Salus standing to r., holding and feeding snake from her hand, in exergue T; another issued 275-276 A.D., Gaul Mint, 5.01 grams, RIC 61, C.137, Cf.Sear 3313, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. SPES PVBLICA around, Spes walking to l., holding flower and raising robe, in exergue CA; another issued 275-276 A.D., Gaul Mint, 3.73 grams, RIC 65, C.144, Cf.Sear 3314, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. TEMPORVM FELICITAS around, Felicitas standing facing head to l., holding caduceus and cornucopiae, to l. **D*, to r. a star; another issued 275-276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.36 grams, RIC 172, C.157, Sear 3315, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. VICTORIA GOTTHI around, Victory standing to l., holding wreath and palm, in exergue P. Mostly very fine or better, (603-608). (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Tacitus, (275-276 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, issued 275-276 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.97 grams, RIC 89, C.52, Sear 3307, Obv. Radiate head of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. LAETITIA FVND around, Laetitia standing facing head to l., holding wreath and anchor, in exergue XXIR (illustrated); another issued 275-276 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.25 grams, RIC 89, C.52, Sear 3307, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. LAETITIA FVND around, Laetitia standing facing head to l., holding wreath and anchor, in exergue XXIR; another issued 275-276 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.09 grams, RIC 84, C.17, Sear 3301, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. CLEMENTIA TEMP around, Clementia standing facing head to l. legs crossed, holding sceptre leaning on column, in exergue XXIZ, pitted surface; another issued 275-276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 4.08 grams, RIC 140, C.40, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. FELICIT TEMP around, Felicitas standing facing head to l., holding sceptre and caduceus, in exergue V; another issued 275-276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.23 grams, RIC 131, C.22, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG, Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM around, Concordia standing to l. on r., holding hand of Emperor to r. on l. in exergue V; another issued 275-276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.70 grams, RIC 145, C.60, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. MARTI PACIF around, Mars walking to l., holding olive branch, spear and shield, in exergue S. Good fine - extremely fine, first with silvering, (591-596). (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Tacitus, (275-276 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, issued 275-276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 4.06 grams, RIC 167, C.-, Spec. in BM, Illust. RIC Pl.IX, 149, Cf.Sear 3313, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. SPES PVBLICA around, Victory standing r., holding palm and presenting wreath to Emperor standing l., holding sceptre, in exergue S; another issued 275-276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.63 grams, RIC 122 var., C.9, Sear 3300 var., Obv. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. AEQVITAS AVG around, Aequitas standing facing head to l., holding scales and cornucopiae, in exergue P; another issued 275-276 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.36 grams, RIC 82, C.8, Sear 3300, Obv. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. AEQVITAS AVG around, Aequitas standing facing head to l., holding scales and cornucopiae, in exergue XXI**G* (illustrated); another issued 275-276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.96 grams, RIC 124, C.13, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. ANNONA AVGVSTI around, Annona standing facing head to l., holding ears of corn over modius and cornucopiae, in exergue T; another issued 275-276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 4.14 grams, RIC 138, C.-, Not in Sear Cf. 3305, Obv. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG, Rev. FELICITAS SAECVLI around, Felicitas standing facing head to l., holding patera and caduceus, to l. an altar, in exergue V; another issued 275-276 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.93 grams, RIC 87, C.45, Sear 3306, Obv. Radiate head of Tacitus to r., around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Rev. FIDES MILITVM around, Fides standing facing head to l., holding two ensigns or standards, in exergue XXIS. Mostly very fine or better, (569,586-590). (6)
Estimate $180
SOLD $160
Florian, (276 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 276 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.41 grams, RIC 25, C.1, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and viewed from behind of Florian to r., around IMP C FLORIANVS AVG, Rev. AEQVITAS AVG around, Aequitas standing to l., holding scales and cornucopiae, in exergue XXI, to r. **G*; another issued 276 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.52 grams, RIC 39, C.76, Not in Sear Cf.3329, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed viewed from in front of Florian to r., around IMP C FLORIANVS AVG, Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG around, Providentia standing to l., holding baton and cornucopiae, globe at feet, in exergue XXIA; another issued 276 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.82 grams, RIC 26, C.8, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed viewed from in front, of Florian to r., around IMP C FLORIANVS AVG, Rev. CLEMENTIA TEMP around, Clementia standing facing head to l., crossed legs, holding sceptre and leaning on column, in exergue XXIZ (illustrated); another issued 276 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 4.50 grams, RIC 61, C.19, Sear 3326, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and viewed from behind, of Florian to r., around IMP C M AN FLORIANVS P AVG, Rev. FELICITAS AVG around, Felicitas standing facing head to l., by altar, holding patera and caduceus, in exergue P (illustrated); another issued 276 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.26 grams, RIC 40, C.83, Sear 3330, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed, of Florian to r., around IMP C FLORIANVS AVG, Rev. SALVS AVG around, Salus standing facing head to l., holding sceptre, feeding serpent rising from altar, in exergue XXID (Delta). Nearly very fine - extrenely fine, scarce, (609-613). (5)
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Florian, (A.D. 276), billon antoninianus, rev. Eternity stg. l., (RSC 3); another rev. Fides stg. l. (RSC 25), other antoninianii with various reverses of Probus (2); Carus (1); Carinus, (1); Numerian, (2); Diocletian, (3); Maximianus, (1); Galerius, (2). Mostly fine, a few very fine, one false. (14)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Probus, (276-282 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 276-282 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 4.46 grams, RIC 525, C.611, Sear Cf.3368, Obv. Radiate helmeted bust, to l., cuirassed holding spear and shield of Probus., around IMP C PROBUS AVG, Rev. SECVRIT PERP around, Securitas standing to l. leaning on column with legs crossed, with hand raised to head, to upper r. I, in exergue VIXXI; another issued 276-282 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.36 grams, RIC 812, C.885, Sear Cf.3378, Obv. Radiate helmeted bust, to l., cuirassed holding spear and shield of Probus., around IMP C PROBUS P F AVG, Rev. VIRTVS PROBI AVG around, Mars walking to r., holding spear and trophy, in exergue XXIQ; another issued 276-282 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 4.26 grams, RIC 508, C.352, Sear 3356, Obv. Radiate bust, in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, of Probus to l., around IMP C PROBUS AVG, Rev. MARTI PACIF around, Mars walking to l., holding olive branch, spear and shield, above in field on l. I, in exergue QXXI; another issued 276-282 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.94 grams, RIC 573, C.611, Sear 3368, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Probus to r., around IMP C PROBUS AVG, Rev. SECVRIT PERP around, Securitas standing to l., legs crossed, leaning on column, r. hand raised to head, in exergue SXXI; another issued 276-282 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.57 grams, RIC 573, C.611, Sear 3368, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Probus to r., around IMP C PROBUS AVG, Rev. SECVRIT PERP around, Securitas standing to l., legs crossed, leaning on column, r. hand raised to head, in exergue **G*XXI, another issued 276-282 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.05 grams, RIC 215, C.739, Sear 3374, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Probus to r., around PROBUS P F AVG, Rev. VICTORIA AVG around, Victory walking to l., holding wreath and trophy, in exergue R thunderbolt **G*. Mostly very fine or better, toned, (632-637). (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Probus, (276-282 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 276-282 A.D., Antioch Mint, 3.78 grams, RIC 920, C.91, Sear 3344, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed seen from behind, of Probus to r., around IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Rev. CLEMENTIA TEMP around, Emperor standing to r., holding sceptre. receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing l., who holds a sceptre, above E, in exergue XXI; another issued 276-282 A.D., Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, 3.50 grams, RIC 73, C.212, Sear 3349, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed seen from behind, of Probus to r., around IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Rev. FELICIT TEMP around, Felicitas standing to l., holding caduceus and sceptre, in exergue I I (illustrated); another issued 276-282 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.19 grams, RIC 173, C.306, Sear 3352, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed seen from in front, of Probus to r., around IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Rev. IOVI CONS PROB AVG around, Jupiter standing to l., holding thunderbolt and sceptre, in exergue R thunderbolt B, ; another issued 279-280 A.D., Siscia Mint, 3.51 grams, RIC 616, C.457, Cf.Sear 3361, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed seen from in front, of Probus to r., around IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Rev. P M TRI P COS III P P around, lion walking to l., radiate around head, in exergue XXIQ; another issued 276-282 A.D., Serdica Mint, 3.39 grams, RIC 845, C.472, Sear 3362, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed seen from behind, of Probus to r., around IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Rev. PROVIDEN DEOR around, Providentia standing to r. holding two ensigns or standards, facing Sol standing l., r. hand raised, l. hand holds globe in centre a star, in exergue K A **D*; another issued 276-282 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.02 grams, RIC 183, C.533, Sear 3365, Obv. Radiate bust, draped in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle of Probus to l., around IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Rev. ROMAE AETER around, temple of six columns with Roma seated facing holding Victory and sceptre, in exergue R thunderbolt **D*. Several with hoard patination, fine - extremely fine, (620-5). (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Probus, (276-282 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 276-282 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.83 grams, RIC 185, C.531, Sear 3365, Obv. Radiate bust, draped in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle of Probus to l., around IMP PROBVS AVG, Rev. ROMAE AETER around, temple of six columns with Roma seated facing holding Victory and sceptre, in exergue R wreath E; another issued 276-282 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 4.04 grams, RIC 468, C.579, Sear Cf.3367, Obv. Radiate bust, draped in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle of Probus to l., around IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Rev. SALVS AVG around, Salus standing to r., feeding serpent held in her arms, in field to l. Q, in exergue TXXI; another issued 276-282 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.65 grams, RIC 200, C.650, Sear Cf.3370, Obv. Radiate bust, draped in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle of Probus to l., around IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Rev. SOLI INVICTO around, Sol in chariot riding l., holding globe and whip, in exergue R thunderbolt **G*; another issued 276-282 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.38 grams, RIC 241, C.866, Sear Cf.3376, Obv. Radiate helmet bust, cuirassed to l., holding spear and shield of Probus to l., around VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Rev. VIRTVS AVGVSTI around, Mars advancing to r., holding spear and trophy, in exergue R A (illustrated); another issued 276-282 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.80 grams, RIC 203, C.642, Sear 3370, Obv. Radiate bust, to l., in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle of Probus., around PROBVS P F AVG, Rev. SOLI INVICTO around, Sol in chariot riding to l., holding globe and whip in exergue R thunderbolt **G*; another issued 276-282 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.39 grams, RIC 526, C.617, Sear Cf.3368, Obv. Radiate helmeted bust, to l., cuirassed holding spear and shield of Probus., around VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Rev. SECVRIT PERP around, Securitas standing to l. leaning on column with legs crossed, with hand raised to head, to upper r. I, in exergue VIXXI (ilustrated). Several with green hoard patination, otherwise fine - extremely fine, (626-631). (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Probus, (276-282 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 276-282 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.35 grams, RIC 157, C.37, Cf. Sear 3338A, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Probus to r., around IMP PROBVS AVG, Rev. ADVENTVS AVG around, Emperor riding to l. r. hand raised, l. hand holds sceptre, at foot a captive, in exergue R * Z (illustrated); another issued 276-282 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.58 grams, RIC 157, C.39, Sear 3338A, Obv. Radiate helmet bust, cuirassed holding spear and shield, of Probus to l., around IMP PROBVS AVG, Rev. ADVENTVS AVG around, Emperor riding to l. r. hand raised, l. hand holds sceptre, at foot a captive, in exergue R - **G* (illustrated); another issued 276-282 A.D., Cyzicus Mint, 4.57 grams, RIC 904, C.69, Sear 3341, Obv. Radiate helmet bust, cuirassed holding spear and shield, of Probus to l., around VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Rev. ADVENTVS PROBI AVG around, Emperor riding to l. r. hand raised, l. hand holds sceptre, at foot a captive; another issued 276-282 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.87 grams, RIC 480, C.121, Sear Cf.3346, Obv. Radiate bust to l, in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, of Probus around IMP C PROBVS AVG, Rev. CONCORD MILIT around, Concordia standing to l., in r. and l. hands each an ensign or standard, to l. in field E, in exergue PXXI; another issued 276-282 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.89 grams, Cf.RIC 169, C.254, Sear Cf.3350, Obv. Radiate bust to r, cuirassed, of Probus around IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Rev. FIDES MILITVM around, Fides standing to l., in r. and l. hands each an ensign or standard, in exergue R thunderbolt E; another issued 276-282 A.D., Cyzicus Mint, 3.54 grams, RIC 911, C.682, Sear 3371, Obv. Radiate bust, in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, of Probus to l., around IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Rev. SOLI INVICTO around, Sol in spread quadriga facing, below C M, in exergue XXI. Nearly very fine - extremely fine, several scarce, (614-619). (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Carus, (282-283 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 282-283 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.36 grams, RIC 71, C.30, Sear 3400, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Carus to r., around IMP M AVR CARVS P F AVG, Rev. FIDES MILIT around, Fides standing facing head to l., holding two ensigns (standards), in exergue PXXIT; another issued 282-283 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 4.08 grams, RIC 75, C.56, Sear 3403, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Carus to r., around IMP CARVS P F AVG, Rev. PAX EXERCITI around, Pax standing facing, head to l., holding branch and ensign (standard), in exergue PXXI (illustrated); another similar 3.75 grams, RIC 75, C.56; another issued 282-283 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 4.07 grams, RIC 82, C.79, Sear 3406, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Carus to r., around IMP CARVS P F AVG, Rev. SPES PVBLICA around, Spes standing facing, head to l., holding flower and raising skirt or robe, in exergue SXXI; another issued 282-283 A.D., Antioch Mint, 4.26 grams, RIC 124, C.115, Sear Cf.3408, Obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed, of Carus to r., around IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG, Rev. VIRTVS AVGG around, Emperor standing to r., holding parazonium, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing to l., holding a sceptre, in field A above exergue, in exergue XXI; another a CAST FORGERY of the Antoninianus, Issued 282-283 A.D., Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, 5.58 grams, RIC 137, C.2, Sear -, Obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Carus to r., around IMP CARVS P F AVG, Rev. IMP CARINVS P F AVG around, Radiate bust to r., cuirassed of Carinus. Last very good, others very fine - extremely fine, (638-643). (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260