Catalogue
Carinus, (283-285 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 283-285 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.10 grams, RIC 238, C.8, Sear 3462, Obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to r., draped and cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG, Rev. AEQVITAS AVGG around, Aequitas standing facing head to l., holding scales and cornucopiae, in exergue KAZ; another issued 283-285 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.38 grams, RIC 295, C.24, Sear 3464, Obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to r., draped and cuirassed, around IMP CARINVS P F AVG, Rev. FELICIT PVBLI[CA] around, Felicitas standing facing head to l., legs crossed, leaning on column holding caduceus, in exergue [T]X[XI], holed; another issued 282-283 A.D., as Caesar, Antioch Mint, 4.15 grams, RIC 206, C.177, Sear 3456, Obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to r., cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR CARINVS NOB C, Rev. VIRTVS AVGG around, Carinus standing to r., holding sceptre and receiving globe from Jupiter or Carus standing to l., holding sceptre, in field **G*, in exergue XXI; another issued 282-283 A.D., as Caesar, Ticinum Mint, 3.93 grams, RIC 182, C.97, Sear Cf.3454, Obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to r., draped and cuirassed, around M AVR CARINVS NOB C, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVT around, Carinus standing to l., holding globe and spear with tied captive at feet, in exergue TXXI; another issued 282-283 A.D., as Caesar, Rome Mint, 3.20 grams, RIC 158, C.103, Sear Cf.3454, Obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to r., draped and cuirassed, around M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVT around, Carinus standing to l., holding sceptre and ensign or standard, in exergue EKA; another issued 283-285 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.29 grams, RIC 248, C.14, Sear Cf.3463, Obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to r., draped and cuirassed, around IMP CARINVS P F AVG, Rev. [A]ETERNIT AVGG around, Aeternitas standing to l., holding phoenix on globe and lifting robe, in exergue [KA**G*]; another issued 283-285 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.64 grams, RIC 271, C.191, Obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to r., draped and cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR CARINVS P F AVG, Rev. VIRTVTI AVGG around, Hercules standing to r., leaning on club, holding bow and lion skin, in exergue KAZ. One holed, mostly fine or better, several with hoard patination, (644-650). (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Magnia Urbica, wife of Carinus, (283-285 A.D.), copper antoninianus, issued 283-285 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.99 grams, RIC 343, C.17, Sear 3490, Obv. Diademed draped bust of Magnia Urbica to r., on crescent, around MAGN VRBICA AVG, Rev. VENVS VICTRIX around, Venus standing to l., holding helmet and sceptre, shield at feet, in exergue KAS. Very fine or better, rare, (651).
Estimate $250
SOLD $420
Numerian, (283-284 A.D.), copper antoninianii, issued 282-283 A.D. as Caesar, Ticinum Mint, 3.94 grams, RIC 366, C.76, Sear Cf.3425, Obv. Radiate bust of Numerian to r., draped bust and cuirassed viewed from behind, around M AVR NUMERIANVS NOB C, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVT around, Numerian standing to l., holding baton and sceptre, in exergue VIXXI (illustrated); another a Cast Forgery, type issued 282-283 A.D. as Caesar, Rome Mint, 4.89 grams, RIC 365, C.74, Sear Cf.3425, Obv. Radiate bust of Numerian to r., draped bust and cuirassed viewed from behind, around M AVR NUMERIANVS C, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVT around, Numerian standing to l., holding globe and sceptre, in exergue KAS; another issued 283-284 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.80 grams, RIC 447, C.83, Sear 3436, Obv. Radiate bust of Numerian to r., draped and cuirassed viewed from behind, around IMP NUMERIANVS P F AVG, Rev. PROVIDENT AVGG around, Providentia standing to l., holding ears of corn and cornucopiae, at foot a modius, in exergue VXXI; another issued 283-284 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 3.65 grams, RIC 447, C.83, Sear 3436, Obv. Radiate bust of Numerian to r., draped and cuirassed viewed from behind, around IMP NUMERIANVS P F AVG, Rev. PROVIDENT AVGG around, Providentia standing to l., holding ears of corn and cornucopiae, at foot a modius, in exergue VIXXI. Very fine or better, second a cast copy, all scarce, (652-655). (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Diocletian, (284-305 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Pre-reform coinage, issued early 290's A.D., Cyzicus Mint, 4.29 grams, RIC 306, C.33, Sear 3510, Obv. Radiate bust of Diocletian to r., draped and cuirassed viewed from behind, around IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM around, Emperor standing to r., holding sceptre receiving Victory from Jupiter standing l., holding sceptre, in field S, in exergue XXI; another Cyzicus Mint, 3.47 grams, RIC 306, C.33; another Heraclea Mint, 3.72 grams, RIC 284, C.34; another Antioch Mint, 3.95 grams, RIC 323, C.146; another Ticinum Mint, 4.24 grams, RIC 215, C.133; another Rome Mint, 4.15 grams, RIC 162, C.228; another Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, 3.84 grams, RIC 53, C.297, Bastian 143 (illustrated); another Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, 3.36 grams, RIC 54, C.295, Bastian 147; another Ticinum Mint, 3.74 grams, RIC 222, C.201; another Ticinum Mint, 3.32 grams, RIC 239, C.314. Very fine - extremely fine, (656-665). (10)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Diocletian, (284-305 A.D.), AE Follis, Issued 306 - early 307 A.D. as Senior Augustus, Alexandria Mint, 6.36 grams, RIC 80 (p.675), C.414, Sear 3542, Obv. Around D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISS, laureate bust to r. of Diocletian, dressed in imperial mantle r. hand raised, Rev. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM around, in exergue [ALE], in centre field Gamma/ X K, Providentia standing to r., extending r. hand to Quies standing to l., holding branch and leaning on sceptre in l. hand (illustrated); other similar but different reverses, Cyzicus Mint, 9.44 grams, RIC 23a (p.582); Siscia Mint, 9.57 grams, RIC 85a (p.464); Ticinum Mint, 10.38 grams, RIC 43a (p.286); Antioch Mint, 10.33 grams, RIC 54a (p.620); Carthago Mint, 10.25 grams, RIC 31a (p.427); Cyzicus Mint, 10.71 grams, RIC 10a (p.580). Mostly very fine, second and fourth coins with green oxidation, (801-807). (7)
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Maximianus (Herculeus), (285-305, 306-308, 310 A.D.), AE quinarius, issued 285-6 A.D., Rome mint, 1.93 grams, RIC 519, C.351, Sear 3627, Obv. Around IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, bust of Maximianus to r., laureate, draped and cuirassed, Rev. IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, around, Jupiter standing to l., holding thunderbolt and sceptre. Nearly extremely fine and very rare, (963).
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Maximianus, (286-305, 306-308, 310 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Pre-reform coinage, issued 293 A.D., Cyzicus Mint, 3.37 grams, RIC 607, C.53, Sear 3611, Obv. Radiate bust of Maximianus Herculeus to r., draped and viewed from behind, around IMP C MA MAXIMIANVS AVG, Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM. around, Maximianus standing to r., holding parazonium receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing to l., holding a sceptre, in field **D*, in exergue XXI.; another issued 285-295 A.D., Antioch Mint, 3.45 grams, RIC 622, C.311 Sear 3614, Obv. Radiate bust of Maximianus Herculeus to r., cuirassed viewed from in front, around IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, Rev. IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG, around, Jupiter standing to r., holding globe and sceptre, receiving Victory from Hercules standing to l., holding club and lion's skin, in field Crescent over **G*, in exergue XXI; another issued 286 A.D., Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, 3.93 grams, RIC 371, C.282, Bastian 92 (p.133) (17 noted), Sear 3613, Obv. Radiate bust of Maximianus Herculeus to r., draped and cuirassed viewed from in front, around IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, Rev. HERCVLI PACIFERO, around, Hercules standing to l., holding olive branch, club and lion's skin, in field to l., **G*; another issued 288 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 4.01 grams, RIC 559, C.332, Sear 3616, Obv. Radiate bust of Maximianus Herculeus to r., draped and cuirassed viewed from in front, around IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS AVG, Rev. IOVI CONSERVAT, around, Jupiter standing to l., holding thunderbolt and sceptre, in exergue TXXIT; another issued 289-290 A.D., Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, 3.92 grams, RIC 399, C.438, Bastian 285 (23 specimens noted), Sear 3617, Obv. Radiate bust of Maximianus Herculeus to r., cuirassed viewed from in front, around IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG, Rev. PAX AVGG, around, Pax standing to l., holding Victory on globe and sceptre, in exergue S. Some green hoard patina on the last coin, otherwise very fine - extremely fine, (666-670). (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Maximianus, (286-305,306-308,310 A.D.), AE follis, issued 297-299 A.D., Cyzicus Mint, 9.73 grams, RIC 12b (p.580), Cf.Sear 3633, Obv. Around IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate head to r. of Maximianus, Rev. GENIO POPV LI ROMANI around, in exergue K E, Genius standing l., modius on head, naked but for chlamys over l. shoulder, r. hand holds patera, and l. hand holds cornucopiae; other with various reverses; Treveri Mint, 9.71 grams, RIC 573 (p.198) (illustrated); Antioch Mint, 10.73 grams, RIC 54b (p.620); Ticinum Mint, 9.83 grams, RIC 33b (p.284); Aquileia Mint, 9.55 grams, RIC 60b (p.319); Carthago Mint, 11.89 grams, RIC 29b (p.427); Ticinum Mint, 9.36 grams, RIC 43b (p.286); Carthago Mint, 12.20 grams, RIC 25b (p.426); Cyzicus Mint, 11.24 grams, RIC 12b (p.580); Ticinum Mint, 8.45 grams, RIC 55b (p.288). Mostly very fine - extremely fine, one with silvering, (808-817). (10)
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Constantius I, (305-306 A.D.), AE follis, issued as Caesar 297-299 A.D., Cyzicus Mint, 10.75 grams, RIC 11a (p.580), Sear 3670, Obv. Around FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, laureate head to r. of Constantius I, Rev. GENIO AVGG ET CAESARVM NN around, in exergue KB, Genius standing to l., modius on head, naked but for chlamys over l. shoulder, r. hand holds patera and l. hand a cornucopiae (illustrated); others with various reverses; Treveri Mint, 9.97 grams, RIC 594a (p.200); Heraclea Mint, 9.85 grams, RIC 20a (p.531); Ticinum Mint, 10.29 grams, RIC 46a (p.286); Aquileia Mint, 9.57 grams, RIC 36a (p.316); Ticinum Mint, 9.03 grams, RIC 55a (p.288); Galerius Maximian, (305-311 A.D.), AE Follis, issued as Caesar c. 303 A.D., London Mint, 10.10 grams, RIC 33 (p.125), Cf.Sear 3708, Obv. Around MAXIMIANVS NOBIL C, laureate bust to r. of Galerius Maximian draped and cuirassed, Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI around, Genius standing to l., modius on head, naked but for chlamys over l. shoulder, r. hand holds patera and l. hand a cornucopiae (illustrated); another Rome Mint, 10.82 grams, RIC 104b (p.362), Sear 3711, Obv. Around MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES laureate head to r. of Galerius Maximian, Rev. SACRA MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN around, R Q in exergue, in field to r. *, Moneta standing to l., holding scales in r. hand and l. hand a cornucopiae; another issued early - mid 308 A.D., Antioch Mint, 7.44 grams, RIC 85 (p.626), Not in Sear. Obv. Around IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG laureate head to r. of Galerius Maximian, Rev. VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS around, ANT in exergue, S to r. in field, Virtus advancing r. in military dress, r. hand holding transverse spear, l. hand a shield and a trophy over the shoulder. Very fine - extremely fine, (818-826). (9)
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Roman Tetrarchies in Egypt, Alexandria mint, Diocletian, (284-305 A.D.), AE follis, obv. laureate head or bust of Diocletian, various reverses including Genius wearing modius, (RIC 14a, 109); Maximianus, (286-305 A.D.), (RIC 32b, 34b, 58b); Constantius I, (295-305 A.D.), (RIC 33a); Galerius Maximian, (295-311 A.D.), (RIC 121a, 124). Large flans, attractive patination very fine - extremely fine and several scarce. (8)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Roman Tetrarchies in Egypt, Alexandria mint, AE follis, obv. laureate head or emperor, various reverses including Genius wearing modius, Galerius Maximianus, (293-311 A.D.), (RIC 21b [2, A & **G*], 31b [2, A & **G*], 33b, 79 [2, A & S] 105a). Large flans, attractive patination very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Roman Tetrarchies in Egypt, Alexandria mint, AE follis, obv. laureate head or emperor or empress, various reverses including Genius wearing modius, Galerius Maximianus, (293-311 A.D.), (RIC 82); Galeria Valeria (d.314 A.D.), (RIC 81); Maximinus II, (305-313 A.D.), (RIC 78 [2, **G & D*], 121c, 149b); Licinius I, (308-324 A.D.), (RIC 101b, 105b). Large flans, attractive patination very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
Carausius, (287-293 A.D.), copper antoninianus, issued 290-292 A.D., London Mint, 2.72 grams, RIC 143. W.170-172, Sear 3562 var., Obv. Radiate bust of Carausius to r., draped, around IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, Rev. PAX AVGGG around, Pax standing to l., holding olive branch and transverse sceptre, in field to l. S, to r. P, in exergue MLXXI; Allectus, (293-296 A.D.), copper antoninianus, issued 293-296 A.D., Camulodunum or Clausentum Mint, 3.85 grams, RIC 86. W.137-138, Sear 3593, Obv. Radiate bust of Allectus to r., draped and cuirassed, around IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG, Rev. PAX AVG around, Pax standing to l., holding olive branch and vertical sceptre, in field to l. S, to r. P, in exergue C; Constantius I, (305-306 A.D.), copper radiate fraction Post-reform coinage, issued as Caesar 299 A.D., Ticinum Mint, 2.92 grams, RIC 41, Sear Cf.3679, Obv. Radiate bust of Constantius to r., draped and cuirassed, around FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, Rev. VOT/ X/ T, all in wreath; another Pre-reform coinage, issued 293-295 A.D., Antioch Mint, 3.80 grams, RIC 673, C.164, Not in Sear, Obv. Radiate bust of Constantius to r., draped and viewed from behind, around FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, Rev. IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS CAES around, Jupiter standing to r., holding globe and sceptre, facing Hercules standing to l., holding Victory club and lion skin, in field S, in exergue XXI; Galerius Maximianus, (305-311 A.D.), copper antoninianus, Pre-reform coinage, issued 293-295 A.D., Antioch Mint, 3.88 grams, RIC 719, C.127, Sear 3702, Obv. Radiate bust of Galerius to r., draped and cuirassed, viewed from front, around GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, Rev. IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS CAES around, Jupiter standing to r., holding globe and sceptre, facing Hercules standing to l., holding Victory, club and lion skin, in field **G*, in exergue [XX]I.; another issued 293-295 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.48 grams, RIC 707, C.172, Sear 3703, Obv. Radiate bust of Galerius to r., draped and cuirassed, viewed from front, around GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB C, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVT around, Galerius standing to l., holding ensign (standard) and sceptre, in field to r.R, in exergue XXI**G*. Mostly fine - very fine, (672-7). (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $270
Severus II, (306-307 A.D.), AE follis, issued as Caesar 305-306 A.D., Cyzicus Mint, 10.04 grams, RIC 20a (p.582), Sear 3733, Obv. Around FL VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES laureate head to r. of Severus II, Rev. GENIO AVGG ET CAESARVM NN around, K A in exergue, Genius standing l., modius on head, naked but for chlamys over l. shoulder, holding a patera in r. hand and a cornucopiae in l. hand; another similar Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, 9.34 grams, RIC 199a (p.255), Sear 3735, Obv. Around SEVERVS NOB C laureate bust to r. of Severus II draped and cuirassed, Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI around, PLG in exergue, altar to l. and * to r. in field, Genius standing l., modius on head, naked but for chlamys over l. shoulder, holding a patera in r. hand and a cornucopiae in l. hand (illustrated); another similar Ticinum Mint, 10.31 grams, RIC 58a (p.289), Sear 3738, Obv. Around SEVERVS NOB CAESAR laureate head to r. of Severus II, Rev. VIRTVS AVGG ET CAESS NN around, S T in exergue, dot to l. in field, Mars, helmeted, advancing to r., with r. hand holding transverse spear, and a trophy over his l. shoulder. Fine - very fine, scarce, (827-829). (3)
Estimate $180
SOLD $320
Maximinus II, as Caesar, (A.D. 305-310), billon quarter follis, Siscia mint, issued 305-6, (2.22 g), (S.14798, C.84) (illustrated); others mostly follis unless noted with different reverses for the following rulers, Claudius quadrans, (C.72); Constantine I. including Constantinopolis (4); Helena, (1); Crispus, (1), Licinius I, (2); Licinius II, (3); Constantine II, (3); Constans, (1); Constantius II, (2); Constantius Gallus, (1); Magnentius, (3); Theodosius I, (1); Arcadius, (1). Mostly fine, a few better, first rare. (24)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Maximinus II, (309-313 A.D.), base silver argenteus, issued 309-313 A.D., Treveri Mint, 2.92 grams, RIC 826, C.175, Sear 3762A, Obv. Radiate bust of Maximinus to l., draped and cuirassed, r. hand raised l. hand holding globe, around IMP MAXIMINVS AVG, Rev. SOLI INVICTO COMITI around, Sol, radiate naked to waist, standing with head to l., in facing quadriga, r. hand raised, l. holding globe and whip, in exergue PTR; another issued 309-313 A.D., Treveri Mint, 3.07 grams, RIC 826, C.175, Sear 3762A, Obv. Radiate bust of Maximinus to l., draped and cuirassed, r. hand raised l. hand holding globe, around IMP MAXIMINVS AVG, Rev. SOLI INVICTO COMITI around, Sol, radiate naked to waist, standing with head to l., in facing quadriga, r. hand raised, l. holding globe and whip, in exergue PTR (illustrated). Both with usual rough surface, very good - very fine, both rare, (678-9). (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $270
Maximinus II, (309-313 A.D.), base silver argenteus, issued 309-313 A.D., Treveri Mint, 2.63 grams, RIC 826, C.175, Sear 3762A, Obv. Radiate bust of Maximinus to l., draped and cuirassed, r. hand raised l. hand holding globe, around IMP MAXIMINVS AVG, Rev. SOLI INVICTO COMITI around, Sol, radiate naked to waist, standing with head to l., in facing quadriga, r. hand raised, l. holding globe and whip, in exergue PTR; together with folles issues of Constantine I, Siscia mint, rev. Genius stg. l., (RIC 200b); Maxentius, Rome mint, rev. hexastyle temple, (RIC 210); Licinius I, Cyzicus mint, rev. Jupiter stg. l., (RIC. 15); Constantine II, Treveri mint, rev. camp gate, (RIC 479). First coin, pitted, nearly very fine/fine and very rare, others very fine or better, (892-896). (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Maximinus II, (309-313 A.D.), AE follis, issued as Caesar May 305 - Early 307 A.D., Treveri Mint, 9.49 grams, RIC 668a (p.208), Sear 3754, Obv. Around GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB C, laureate bust to r. of Maximinus II cuirassed viewed from the front, Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI around, PTR in exergue, S to l. and F to r. in field, Genius standing to l., head towered, lions draped with r. hand holding patera and l. hand a cornucopiae; Constantine I, (307-337 A.D.), AE Follis, issued Autumn 307 - End 308 A.D., Treveri Mint, 5.74 grams, RIC 770 (p.217), Sear 3761, Obv. Around IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate bust to r. of Constantine I cuirassed viewed from the front, Rev. GENIO POP ROM around, PTR in exergue, S to l. and A to r. in field, Genius standing to l., head towered, lions draped with r. hand holding patera and l. hand a cornucopiae; another similar 7.32 grams, RIC 776 (p.217), Sear 3864, Obv. Around IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate bust to r. of Constantine I cuirassed viewed from the front, Rev. MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI around, PTR in exergue, S to l. and A to r. in field, Mars, naked but for chlamys, advancing to r., holding a transverse spear in r. hand and in l. arm a shield (Illustrated); another similar issued as Caesar Summer 307 A.D., Treveri Mint, 8.17 grams, RIC 734 (p.212), not in Sear, Obv. Around FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB C, laureate bust to r. of Constantine I cuirassed viewed from the front, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, PTR in exergue, S to l. and A to r. in field, Prince standing facing, head to l. in military dress, holding a standard in each hand; another similar issued Autumn 307 End 308 A.D., Treveri Mint, 6.01 grams, RIC 772a (p.217), not in Sear, Obv. Around IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate bust to r. of Constantine I cuirassed viewed from the front, Rev. MARTI PATRI CONSERVATORI around, PTR in exergue, S to l. and A to r. in field, Mars naked standing facing, head to r. leaning on reversed spear and l. hand resting on shield on the ground (illustrated). Very fine - extremely fine, (830-834). (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Maximinus II, (309-313 A.D.), AE follis, issued 310-1 A.D., Nicomedia mint, 6.00 grams, RIC 66c, cf.Sear 3764, Obv. Around IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, head of Maximinus to r., laureate, Rev. GENIO A-VGVSTI CMH, around, in exergue SMNE, Genius standing to l., modius on head, naked but for chlamys over l. shoulder, r. hand holding patera from which liquid flows, and l. hand a cornucopiae; another similar issued 312 A.D., Alexandria mint, 4.91 grams, RIC 152b, cf.Sear 3764; Constantine I, (307-337 A.D.), Memorial coinage for Claudius II, AE follis, issued 317-8 A.D., Rome mint, 2.63 grams, RIC 111d, cf.Sear 3234, Obv. Around DIVO CLAVDIO OPT IMP, head of Claudius to r., veiled and laureate, Rev. MEMORIAE AETERNAE, around, in exergue R Q, Eagle standing to r., looking back to l.; another similar Memorial coinage for Maximianus I, Siscia mint, 1.42 grams, RIC 41, cf.Sear 3652, Obv. Around DIVO MA[XIMIANO SEN FORT IMP], head of Maximianus to r., veiled and laureate, Rev. REQVIES OP[TIMORVM M]ERITORVM, around, in exergue SIS, Emperor seated to l., in curule chair, raising r. hand and holding sceptre; another similar issued 317-8 A.D., Rome mint, 2.02 grams, RIC 110c, cf.Sear 3653, Obv. Around DIVO MAXIMIANO SEN FORT IMP, head of Maximianus to r., veiled and laureate, Rev. MEMORIAE AETERNAE, around, in exergue R T, Eagle standing to r., looking back to l.; Helena, mother of Constantine I, (307-337 A.D.), AE follis, issued 337-340 A.D., Treveri mint?, 1.64 grams, RIC 47?, C.4, Sear 3910, Obv. Around [FL IVL H]ELENAE A[VG], bust of Helena to r., diademed and draped, Rev. [PA]X PVBLI[CA] around, Pax standing to l., holding branch and transverse spear. Fine or better, some rare, (959-962, 964-5). (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Maxentius, (306-312 A.D.), AE follis, issued Autumn 307 - 309/310 A.D., Aquileia Mint, 6.65 grams, RIC 121a (p.326), Cf.Sear 3779, Obv. Around IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, laureate head to r. of Maxentius, Rev. CONSERV VRB SVAE around, A Q Gamma in exergue, Roma seated facing, head to l., in a hexastyle temple, r. hand holding globe, l. hand a sceptre, shield by side, statues as acroteria, x in pediment; another similar Rome Mint, 5.64 grams, RIC 208 (p.378), Cf.Sear 3779, Obv. Around IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, laureate head to r. of Maxentius, Rev. CONSERV VRB SVAE around, R B Q in exergue, Roma seated facing, head to l., in a hexastyle temple, r. hand holding globe, l. hand a sceptre, shield by side, statues as acroteria, figure sculptures in the pediment; another similar Ticinum Mint, 4.54 grams, RIC 106 (p.295), Not in Sear, Obv. Around IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, laureate head to r. of Maxentius, Rev. CONSERV [VRB] SVAE around, T T in exergue, Roma seated to l. on shield with r. hand holding globe and l. hand a sceptre, receiving Victory advancing to r., crowning Roma, in a tetrastyle temple, Victories as acroteria, nothing in the pediment; another similar Ostia Mint, 6.71 grams, RIC 35 (p.404), Sear 3776, Obv. Around IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, laureate head to r. of Maxentius, Rev. AETERNITAS AVG around, MOSTS in exergue, Castor and Pollux each with star above cap, naked but for chlamys hanging from shoulders, standing facing each other, each leaning on sceptre with outer arm and holding bridled horse with inner arm; Licinius I, (308-324 A.D.), AE follis, issued May 311 - May 313 A.D., Alexandria Mint, 6.59 grams, RIC 139a (p.682), Cf.Sear 3795, Obv. Around IMP C VAL LIC LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate head to r. of Licinius I, Rev. GENIO IMPERATORIS around, ALE in exergue, Crescent/K to l. and B/P to r. in field, Genius standing to l., modius on head, naked but for chlamys over l. shoulder, r. hand holds patera from which water flows, and in l. hand a cornucopiae, (illustrated). Mostly very fine or better, (835-8, 840). (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Romulus, (died 309 A.D.), AE follis, issued posthumously late 309 - Oct. 312 A.D., Ostia Mint, 6.18 grams, RIC 33 (p.404), Cf.Sear 3786, Obv. Around IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO ROMVLO N V FILIO, laureate head to r. of Romulus, Rev. AETERNA MEMORIA around, [M]OSTQ in exergue, Eagle with wings spread standing to r., on domed hexastyle shrine, with r. side door ajar. Good very fine/very fine, rare, (839).
Estimate $250
SOLD $450
Romulus, (died 309 A.D.), AE quarter follis, Posthumous issue c.310 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.14 grams, RIC 239, cf.Sear 3787, Obv. Around DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS bare head of Romulus to r., Rev. AETERNAE MEMORIAE, in exergue R T, domed shrine with doors ajar, surmounted by eagle; another uncertain probably Rome Mint, 1.85 grams. Fair - nearly very fine, very scarce, (1020-1021). (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Constantine I, (307-337 A.D.), AE folles, a range of issues of various reverses, Ticinum mint (RIC 82, 114, 140[2]); Siscia mint (RIC 15, 95, 177, 180, 240, 241 [2]); Constantinople mint (RIC 22 [half centionales], 23, 37, 59), (RIC 35), rev. CONSTANTINI ANA DAFNE, around, in exergue, C O N S, Z to l. in field, Victory seated l. on cippus, palm branch in each hand, looking to r.; trophy in front, at the foot of which kneeling captive turning head, spurned by Victory; Heraclea mint (RIC 69, 92, 156); Cyzicus mint (RIC 3, 8); Nicomedia (RIC 23); Alexandria mint (RIC 17); Trier (Treveri) mint (RIC 342, 686, 885); London mint (RIC 154, 159 [a brockage], 184, 293); Thessalonica mint (RIC 153, 188); Lugdunum (Lyon) mint (RIC 153 var. [a brockage], 214, 230); Sirmium mint (RIC 48); Rome mint (RIC 2, 27, 97, 136); Arelate (Arles) mint (RIC 192, 194); uncertain mint; Constantine II, (337-340 A.D.), London mint (RIC 287). A good range from fine - extremely fine, several are rare varieties, (963-1010). (45)
Estimate $700
SOLD $700
Constantine I, (306-337 A.D.) and other rulers, billon folles or later uncertain denominations, with various reverses of Constantine I, or annonymous issues (14); Fausta, (1); Helena, (1); Crispus, (4); Licinius I, (2); Licinius II (1); Maxentius, (1); Constantine II, (9); Constans (7). Many fine, a few very fine, some with oxidation. (40)
Estimate $350
SOLD $380
Licinus I, (308-324 A.D.), AE folles, a range of issues with various reverses, Treveri (Trier) mint, (RIC 57, 58); Cyzicus mint (RIC 15); Siscia mint (RIC 233a); Thessalonica mint (RIC 33, 60); Alexandria mint (RIC 18, 22); Rome mint (RIC 30, 132); Heraclea mint (RIC 48); Licinus II, (Caesar 317-324 A.D.), AE folles, similar reverses, Alexandria mint (RIC 30 [2]); Rome mint (RIC 101); Heraclea mint (RIC 19[2], 49); Siscia mint (RIC 162). Very fine - extremely fine, (1022-1039). (18)
Estimate $350
SOLD $280
Helena, mother of Constantine I, (307-337 A.D.), AE folles, rev. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE around rev. Securitas standing to l., lowering branch, raising robe with r. hand, from different mints, Nicomedia mint (RIC 159); Antioch mint (RIC 82); Heraclea mint (RIC 95 [2]); Ticinum mint, (RIC 202); Fausta, wife of Constantine I, (307-337 A.D.), AE folles, rev. SPES REI PVBLICE around, in exergue R P; Spes standing to front looking to l., with two children in her arms, Rome mint (RIC 271); Alexandria mint (RIC 39); another uncertain mint obverse brockage; Maxentius, (306-312 A.D.), AE half follis, issued c.310 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.67 grams, RIC 235, cf.Sear 3784, obv. Around MAXENTIVS P F AVG, cuirassed bust of Maxentius to l., wearing helmet, r. hand holding spear over r. shoulder and l. hand holds shield, rev. VICTORIA A ETERNA AVG N around, Victory standing to r., writing VOT/X on shield on pillar; seated captive to l., turning head. Fine - extremely fine, mostly scarce or rare, (1011-1019). (9)
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Crispus, (Caesar 317-326 A.D.), AE folles, a range of issues with various reverses, Sirmium mint (RIC 49); London mint (RIC 230) another similar a obverse brockage [2]; Siscia mint (RIC 142, 161 [2], 165, 181); Heraclea mint (RIC 18, 61); Thessalonica mint (RIC 125); Rome mint (RIC 288); Alexandria mint (RIC 35); Cyzicus mint (RIC 10, 25); Arelate (Arles) mint (RIC 143); Ticinum mint (RIC 117); Delmatius, (Caesar 335-337 A.D.), AE Folles, various mints, Siscia mint (RIC 256, 266); Alexandria mint (RIC 69 [2]); another curious piece as a bronze copy of gold solidus of type from Thessalonica mint (RIC 213/191). Mostly very fine - extremely fine, several including all the Delmatius issues scarce, (1040-1062). (23)
Estimate $500
SOLD $440
Delmatius, (335-337 A.D.) and other rulers, billon folles or later uncertain denominations, with various reverses of Delmatius, (2); Constans, (1); Constantius II, (13); Vetranio (1) (VG); Constantius Gallus, (2); Julian, (3); Jovian, (2); Valentinian I, (2); Valens, (2); Gratian, (1); Theodosius I, (2); Arcadius, (1). Many fine, a few very fine, some with oxidation. (32)
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Constantine II, (337-340 A.D.), various issues mostly issued as Caesar with different reverses, Siscia mint (RIC 163[7], 170, 182[3], 220, 236); London mint (RIC 296); Aquileia mint (RIC 96, 113); Ticinum mint (RIC 80, 152); Treveri mint (RIC 441, 479); Ticinum mint (RIC 172); Thessalonica mint (RIC 128[2]); Cyzicus mint (RIC 12, 25); Heraclea mint (RIC 20, 22 var., 77); Nicomedia mint (RIC 18, 93[2]); Antioch mint (RIC 73); uncertain mint obverse brockage. Mostly very fine - extremely fine, (1063-1095). (33)
Estimate $450
SOLD $460
Constans, (337-350 A.D.), AE folles and centenionalis etc, issues from various mints with different reverses, Nicomedia mint (RIC 122, 202); Siscia mint (RIC 183[2], 217, 224, 232, 238, 241, 244, 254 [2], 255); Rome mint (RIC 114); Thessalonica mint (RIC 118, 122); Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), Aquileia mint (RIC 104); Helena, mother of Constantine I, AE follis, Constantinople mint (RIC 33); Theodora, step daughter of Maximianus, Second wife of Constantius I (305-306 A.D.), AE follis, Treveri mint (RIC 91). Mostly fine - extremely fine, some scarce, (1096-1109, 1111-2). (16)
Estimate $300
SOLD $320