Catalogue
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
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