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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
Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), silver siliqua, issued 351-355 A.D., Sirmium Mint, 2.75 grams, RIC 15, C.342-3e, Obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to r., around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, Rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue SIRM. Toned, nearly extremely fine, very scarce, (346).
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), silver siliqua, issued 351-355 A.D., Sirmium Mint, 2.86 grams, RIC 17, C.342-3f, Obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to r., around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, Rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue .SIRM. Toned, nearly extremely fine and very scarce, (347).
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), silver siliqua, issued 351-355 A.D., Constantinople Mint, 3.31 grams, RIC 102, C.342-3j, Obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to r., around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, Rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue C . S. Toned, nearly extremely fine, scarce, (344).
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), silver siliqua, issued 351-355 A.D., Constantinople Mint, 3.07 grams, RIC 102, C.342-3j, Obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to r., around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, Rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue C . B. Toned, nearly extremely fine, very scarce, (354).
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), silver siliqua, issued 351-355 A.D., Constantinople Mint, 3.17 grams, RIC 102, C.342-3j, Obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to r., around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, Rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue C . A. Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine, scarce, (341).
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), silver siliqua, issued 351-355 A.D., Constantinople Mint, 3.11 grams, RIC 102, C.342-3j, Obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to r., around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, Rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue C . A. Toned, nearly extremely fine, scarce, (342).
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), silver siliqua, issued 351-355 A.D., Constantinople Mint, 3.16 grams, RIC 102, C.342-3j, Obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to r., around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, Rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue C . S. Toned, nearly extremely fine, scarce, (345).
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), silver siliqua, issued 351-355 A.D., Constantinople Mint, 2.95 grams, RIC 102, C.342-3j, Obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to r., around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, Rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue C . H. Toned, good very fine, scarce, (343).
Estimate $150
SOLD $360
Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), silver siliqua, issued 351-355 A.D., Sirmium Mint, 1.91 grams, RIC 15, C.342-3e, Obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to r., around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, Rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue SIRM; another issued 351-355 A.D., Constantinople Mint, 3.08 grams, RIC 102, C.342-3j, Obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to r., around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, Rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue C . **G*. Both toned, first coin broken in two, otherwise very fine or better, (897-898). (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), AE folles and centenionalis etc, issues from various mints with different reverses, Aquileia mint (RIC 104); Siscia mint (RIC 176, 183, 217, 270, 286, 291, 327, 361); Rome mint (RIC 290, 329); Thessalonica mint (RIC 119, 123, 133, 134, 172); Constantinople mint (RIC 82[2], 93a); Cyzicus mint (RIC 93A); Sirmium mint (RIC 36); Alexandria mint (RIC 72); Heraclea mint (RIC 97); Constantius Gallus, (351-354 A.D.), Siscia mint (RIC 308, 345, 347); Sirmium mint (RIC 45, 53). Very fine - extremely fine, a few with oxidation, (1110, 1113-1138). (27)
Estimate $350
SOLD $420
Vetranio, (350 A.D.), AE 23 (centenionalis), issued 350 A.D., Thessalonica mint, 5.44 g, RIC 126, Sear 4043, obv. Around D N VETRAN IO P F AVG, laureate bust r., of Vetranio, draped and cuirassed; rev. VIRTVS EXERCITVM around, in exergue T S Delta, bare headed and in military dress, standing facing, head to l., holding standard with Chi-Rho on the banner and resting l. hand on shield. Nearly extremely fine and very scarce, (1141).
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Vetranio, (350 A.D.), AE 23 (centenionalis), issued 350 A.D., Thessalonica mint, 4.29 g, RIC 132, Sear 4041, obv. Around D N VETRAN IO P F AVG, laureate bust r., of Vetranio, draped and cuirassed; rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM around, in exergue . T S A . , in field to l. A, in field to r. B, Emperor diademed, bare headed and in military dress, standing facing, head to l., holding in each hand a standard with Chi-Rho on the banner over his head a star. Good very fine and very scarce, (1140).
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Vetranio, (350 A.D.), AE 23 (centenionalis), issued 350 A.D., Siscia mint, 5.23 g, RIC 283, Sear 4042, obv. Around D N VETRA NIO P F AVG, laureate bust r., of Vetranio, draped and cuirassed, in field to l. A; rev. HOC SIG NO VICTOR ERIS around, in exergue . B S I S *, in field to l. A, Emperor diademed, bare headed and in military dress, standing facing, head to l., holding standard with Chi-Rho on the banner and a spear. To the r. stands Victory, crowning him with a wreath and holding a palm branch. Nearly extremely fine and very scarce, (1142).
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Vetranio, (350 A.D.), AE 25 (centenionalis), issued 350 A.D., Siscia mint, 5.04 g, RIC 283, Sear 4042, obv. Around D N VETRA NIO P F AVG, laureate bust r., of Vetranio, draped and cuirassed, in field to l. A; rev. HOC SIG NO VICTOR ERIS around, in exergue . A S I S *, in field to l. A, Emperor diademed, bare headed and in military dress, standing facing, head to l., holding standard with Chi-Rho on the banner and a spear. To the r. stands Victory, crowning him with a wreath and holding a palm branch. Good very fine, very scarce, (1143).
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Vetranio, (350 A.D.), AE 25 (centenionalis), issued 350 A.D., Siscia mint, 5.06 g, RIC 283, Sear 4042, obv. Around D N VETRA NIO P F AVG, laureate bust r., of Vetranio, draped and cuirassed, in field to l. A; rev. HOC SIG NO VICTOR ERIS around, in exergue . B S I S *, in field to l. A, Emperor diademed, bare headed and in military dress, standing facing, head to l., holding standard with Chi-Rho on the banner and a spear. To the r. stands Victory, crowning him with a wreath and holding a palm branch. Very fine and scarce, (1144).
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Vetranio, (350 A.D.), AE 19 (half centenionalis), issued 350 A.D., Siscia mint, 1.79 g, RIC 294, Sear 4044, obv. Around D N VETRA NIO P F AVG, laureate bust r., of Vetranio, draped and cuirassed, rev. GLORIA RO MANORVM around, in exergue B S I S, Emperor, bare headed and in military dress, standing facing, head to l., holding standard with Chi-Rho on the banner and a spear. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80