Catalogue
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianii, rev. Fortuna std. left (RSC 97); rev. Apollo std, left, (RSC 250); Philip I, rev. Roma in temple (RSC 198) (illustrated); rev. elephant left, (RSC 6); rev. Laetitia stg. left, (RSC 17); rev. Mars stg, left, (RSC 145); Otacilia Severa, rev.Concordia std. left, (RSC 4) (illustrated); Philip II, rev. Jupiter stg. left, (RSC 13); rev. emperors std. left, (RSC 19); Emperor stg, left, (RSC 57). Mostly toned and very fine a few better. (10)
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianii, (3.67 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. VICTOR AETER, Victory standing to left resting on shield on captive and holding a palm, (S.8662, RIC 154, RSC 348); another similar obverse, (4.96 g), rev. FELICIT TEMP, Felicitas standing to left holding spear and cornucopiae, (S.8607, RIC 140, RSC 71); another (5.84 g), rev. AETERNITATI AVG, Sol standing left, (S.8603, RIC 83 RSC 41); another (4.30 g), rev. MARS PROPVG, Mars standing to right, holding spear and shield, (S.8623, RIC 145, RSC 155); another (4.75 g), rev. Laetitia standing to left, holding wreath and anchor, around LAETITIA AVG N, (S.8617, RIC 86, RSC 121); another (4.59 g), rev. P M TR P V COS II P P, Gordian advancing right holding transverse spear and globe, (S.8650, RIC 93, RSC 266). Mostly extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.26 g), obv. radiate bust right, rev. VIRTVS AVG around, Virtus standing left, (S.8668, RIC 6, RSC 381); Philip I, (A.D. 244 - 249), antoninianus, (3.91 g), obv. radiate bust right, rev. PAX AETERN around, Pax standing left, (S.8939, RIC 40b, RSC 103); Philip II as Caesar, (A.D. 247-249), antoninianus, (3.98 g), obv. radiate bust right, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing left holding globe and spear, (S.9240, RIC 218d, RSC 48). All good very fine - extremely fine, last scarce. (3)
Estimate $130
SOLD $140
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 241-3, (4.17 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. IOVI STATORI with Jupiter standing facing resting on sceptre holding thunderbolt, (S.8615, RIC 84, RSC 109); Saloninus as Caesar, (A.D. 255-259), silver antoninianus, Cologne mint, (4.00 g), issued 258-260, obv. SALON VALERIANVS CAES, radiate draped bust to right of Saloninus, around PIETAS AVG, priestly emblems, (S.10767, RIC 9, RSC 41); Valerian, (A.D. 253-260), base silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.07 g) obv. radiate cuirassed bust to right, around IMP [C P L]IC VALERIANVS P F AVG, rev. Victory standing left, holding wreath palm and wreath, VICTORIA AVGG around, (S.9985, RIC 125). Very fine of better. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Gordian III, (241-243 A.D.), silver antoninianii, Rome Mint, (4.48 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed seen from the side, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG around, rev. LAETITIA AVG N around, Laetitia standing to left, holding wreath and anchor, (S.8617, RIC 86, C.121); Philip I, (244-247 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (5.41 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. AEQVITAS AVGG around, Aequitas standing to the left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S. 8918, RIC 27b, C.9); another, Rome Mint, (4.42 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. ANNONA AVGG around, Annona standing to the left, holding corn ears over modius and cornucopiae, (S.8922 RIC 28c, C.25); another, Rome Mint, (4.36 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. ROMAE AETERNAE around, Roma seated to left, holding Victory and sceptre, at her side shield, (S.8952, RIC 44b, C.169). Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE Sestertius, issued 241, Rome mint, obv. laureate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL [AVG], rev. Sol standing to left, holding globe and raising hand, around AETERNITATI AVG, S C across, (S.8702, RIC 297a, C.43). Good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 241-2 (32.33 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around P M TR P IIII COS II P P, SC in exergue, Apollo seated to left holding branch and resting left elbow on lyre, (cf.S.8732, RIC 302, cf.C.251). On a very heavy flan of medallic size, with a dark green patina, otherwise extremely fine and a scarce reverse type.
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 241-2 (30.7 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around P M TR P IIII COS II P P, SC in exergue, Apollo seated to left holding branch and resting left elbow on lyre, (cf.S.8732, RIC 302, cf.C.251). On a very heavy flan of medallic size, with a light brown patina, otherwise nearly very fine and a scarce reverse type.
Estimate $160
SOLD $180
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 242-4 (21.4 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around SECVRITAS AVG, SC in exergue, Securitas seated left, holding a sceptre and propping head on left hand, (S.8739, RIC 311a, C.333). With a brown patination, nearly very fine and a scarce reverse type.
Estimate $140
SOLD $140
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. c.240 (22.3 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around VIRTVS AVG, SC across field, Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing facing with head to left, holding branch and spear, shield resting against right foot, (cf.S.8747, RIC 293a, C.390). On a large flan, with attractive black patina, good very fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.26 g), obv. radiate bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. PM TR P III COS P P, Felicity standing left, (S.8944, RIC 3, RSC 124). Some minor adhesion, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Philip I, (244-247 A.D.), silver antoninianii, Rome Mint, (2.98 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. ADVENTVS AVGG around, Philip on horse pacing to the left, raising his right hand, and holding a spear, (S.8916, RIC 26b, C.3); another, (247-249 A.D.), Rome Mint, (5.29 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. AETERNITAS AVGG around, elephant walking to the left, bearing driver who holds goad and wand, (S.8921, RIC 58, C.17); another, (244-247 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.76 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. FELI/ CITAS/ IMP P, all within laurel wreath, (S.8926, RIC 60, C.39). Nearly extremely fine or better, last two scarce. (3)
Estimate $220
SOLD $240
Philip I, (248 A.D.), silver antoninianii, Rome Mint, (5.87 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, low column inscribed COS III, (S.8961, RIC 24c, C.193); another, Rome Mint, (3.48 g), obv. (S.8959, RIC 21, C.189) Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, Antelope walking to left, below in exergue UI, (S.8959, RIC 21, C.189); another, Rome Mint, (4.46 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, She wolf standing to left, suckling the twins, below in exergue II, (S.8957, RIC 15, C.178). Very fine - extremely fine, several scarce, hoard patina on last coin. (3)
Estimate $220
SOLD $240
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 247, (4.51 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. laurel wreath with FELI/CITAS/IMP P within, (S.8926, RIC 60, RSC 39); another Rome mint, issued 245, (5.65 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Felicitas standing to left holding long caduceus and cornucopiae, around FELICITAS TEMP, (S.8928, RIC 31, RSC 43); Philip II, (A.D. 247-249), silver antoninianius, Antioch mint, (3.83 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Felicitas standing left, around P M TR P IIII COS P P, (S.9268, RIC 232, RSC 33A); Philip II as Caesar, (A.D. 247-249), silver antoninianus, (5.17 g), obv. radiate bust right, rev. rev. IOVI CONSERVAT, Jupiter standing half left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, (S.9238, RIC 213, RSC 13); Volusian, (A.D. 251-253), silver antoninianius, Milan mint, (3.71 g), obv. radiate bust draped to right, around IMP C C VIB VOLVSIANVS AVG, rev. Felicitas standing half left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around FELICITAS PVBL, (S.9746, RIC 205, RSC 32); another similar (3.70 g), rev. VIRTVS AVGG, Virtus standing left, (S.9776, RIC 206, RSC 133); another similar, (3.90 g), rev. VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing left, (S.9772, RIC 237a, RSC 125). Mostly very fine. (7)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (4.25 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Salus atanding to left, holding rudder and feeding snake from altar, around SALVS AVG, (S.8964, RIC 47, RSC 205) (illustrated); another rev. Annona standing half left before modius, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, around ANNONA AVGG, (S.8922, RIC 28c, RSC 25); another rev. Nobilitas standing to right, holding sceptre and globe, in field to left G, around NOBILITAS AVGG, (S.8938, RIC 8, RSC 98), (2), (one illustrated); Philip II, (as Caesar), (A.D. 244-247), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (3.27 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, rev. Philip in military dress standing left, holding globe and sceptre, around PRINCIPI IVVENT, (S.9242, RIC 218d, RSC 48). Toned, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Philip I, (244-249 A.D.), silver antoninianii, Rome Mint, (4.35 g), rev. ANNONA AVGG around, Annona standing to the left, (S.8922, RIC 28c); another, Rome Mint, (3.50 g), rev. FORTVNA REDVX around, Fortuna seated to left, (S.8933, RIC 63b, C.65); another, Rome Mint, (4.95 g), rev. P M TR P II COS P P around, Philip I seated to left, on curule chair, (S.8943, RIC 2b, C.120,); another, Rome Mint, (3.23 g), rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, She wolf standing to left, suckling the twins (illustrated), (S. 8957, RIC 15, C.178); another, Rome Mint, (3.83 g), rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, low column inscribed COS III (illustrated), (S.8961, RIC 24c, C.193); another, Antioch Mint, (5.49 g), rev. SPES FELICITAS ORBIS around, Spes advancing to left, (S.8967, RIC 70, C.221). Very fine - extremely fine, several scarce. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Philip I, (247-249 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (3.14 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. FELI/ CITAS/ IMP P, all within laurel wreath, (S.8926, RIC 60, C.39); another, Rome Mint, (4.31 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. FIDES EXERCITVS around, four standards one of which is a legionary eagle, (S.8930, RIC 62, C.50); another, (248 A.D.), Rome Mint, (4.11 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, low column inscribed COS III, (S.8961, RIC 24c, C.193). Very fine - extremely fine, several scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Philip I, (248 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (4.17 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, Antelope walking to left, below in exergue UI, (S.8959, RIC 21, C.189); another, (247 A.D.), Antioch Mint, (3.79 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M around, rev. SPES FELICITAS ORBIS around, Spes advancing to left, holding flower and raising her skirt with her left hand, (S.8967, RIC 70, C.221); another, Antioch Mint, (3.79 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M around, rev. SPES FELICITAS ORBIS around, Spes advancing to left, holding flower and raising her skirt with her left hand, (S.8967, RIC 70, C.221); another, (247-249 A.D.), Rome Mint, (4.52 g), obv. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, draped and cuirassed seen partly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. TRANQVILLITAS AVGG around, Tranquillitas standing to left, holding capricorn and sceptre, B to left in field, (S.8968, RIC 9, C.223). Last two with some hoard patina attached, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, (3.74 g), issued 248, obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. cippus inscribed COS III, around SAECVLARES AVGG, (S.8961, RIC 24c, RSC 193) (illustrated); Philip II as Caesar, (A.D. 247-249), silver antoninianus, (4.18 g), obv. radiate bust right, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing left holding globe and spear, (S.9240, RIC 218d, RSC 48); another (2.60 g). First coin, toned and extremely fine, others very good - fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.32, 3.31 g), obv. radiate bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. PM TR P III COS P P, Felicity standing left holding caduceus, (S.8944, RIC 3, RSC 124); another (4.01 g) similar obv., rev. ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing to left holding corn ears and cornucopiae and modius before, (S.8922, RIC 28c, RSC 25). Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, issued 245-7, (3.54 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Aequitas standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVGG, (S.8918, RIC 27b, RSC 9); Trajan Decius (A.D. 249-251), silver antoninianus, (4.80 g), obv. radiate bust to right, IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, rev. the two Pannoniae standing side by side, each holding standard, PANNONIAE around, (S.9378, RIC 21b, RSC 86). Extremely fine or better with mint bloom. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 245-7, (3.90 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Aequitas standing to left holding cornucopiae and scales, around AEQVITAS AVGG, (S.8918, RIC 27b, RSC 9); another Rome mint, issued 244-5, (4.18 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Securitas seated to left holding sceptre and holding head, around SECVRIT ORBIS, (S.8966, RIC 48b, RSC 215). Good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 248, (19.10 g), obv. laureate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. elephant guided by rider with goad and wand walking to left, around AETERNITAS AVGG, S C in exergue, (S.8989, RIC 167a, C.18). Even brown patina, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $280
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (19.44 g), issued 247-9, obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Annona standing left, modius at feet, holding corn ears and cornucopia, around ANNONA AVGG, S C across the field, (S.8990, RIC 168a, C.26). About as struck, extremely fine, dark green patina.
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-245, (21.67 g), obv. laureate bust of Philip I to right draped and cuirassed, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. around FIDES MILITVM, S C across field, Fides standing to left, holding two standards, (S.8994, RIC 172a, C.59). Brown patination, nearly very fine/very fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (22.12 g), issued 244, obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and rudder set on globe, around [LAE]T FVNDATA, S C across the field, (S.8897, RIC 175a). Attractive earthen green patina, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE Sestertius, Rome mint, (19.48 g), issued 245, obv. Philip I laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. Philip seated on curule chair to left holding globe and short sceptre, (S.9003, RIC 148a, C.121); Otacilia Severa, (wife of Philip I), (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (17.08 g), obv. diademed draped bust with large head to right, around MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, rev. Concordia seated left holding patera and double cornucopiae, around CONCORDIA AVGG, SC in exergue, (S.9178, RIC 203, C.10). Blue green and brown patina, very fine - good very fine, scarce with tickets. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 249, (17.84 g), obv. laureate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Annona standing to left holding corn ears and cornucopiae, modius at feet, around ANNONA AVGG, S C across, (S.8990, RIC 168a, C.26) (illustrated); Philip II as Caesar, (A.D. 247-249), AE sestertius, (25.14 g), obv. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, bare headed draped bust to right of Philip, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing right holding globe and spear, SC across field, (S.9250, RIC 255a, C.55); Diva Paulina, issued by Maximinus to honour her, (A.D. 236), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (20.62 g), issued 236, obv. DIVA PAVLINA, veiled and draped bust of Paulina to right, rev. CONSECRATIO around, peacock flying to right bearing on its back a seated figure of Paulina to left, holding sceptre, S C below (S.9250, RIC 3). Toned, very good - very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, (248 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (3.98 g), obv. Diademed bust to right of Otacilia Severa, draped on a crescent, OTACIL SEVERA AVG around, rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, Hippopotamus standing to right, raising head, in exergue IIII, (Cf.S.9160 RIC 116b (Philip I), C.64). Large flan, lightly toned, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $340
Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, (246-248 A.D.), silver antoninianii, Rome Mint, (3.65 g), obv. Diademed bust to right of Otacilia Severa, draped on a crescent, M OTACIL SEVERA AVG around, rev. CONCORDIA AVG around, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and double cornucopiae, (S. 9147 RIC 125c (Philip I), C.4, Cf.Sear 2627); Philip II, (247-249 A.D.), silver antoninianii, Rome Mint, (3.15 g), rev. AETERNIT IMPER around, Sol advancing to left, (S.9261, RIC 226, C.6); another, (4.21 g), rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT around, Philip II standing to left, (S.9240, RIC 218d, C.48); another, (3.75 g), rev. VIRTVS AVGG around, Mars walking to right, (S.9277, RIC 223, C.88); Trajan Decius, (249-251 A.D.), silver antoninianii, Rome Mint, (4.36 g), rev. ABVNDANTIA AVG around, Abundantia standing to right, (S.9364. RIC 10b, C.2); another, (4.82 g), rev. ADVENTVS AVG around, Trajan Decius on horse pacing to left, (S.9366, RIC 11b, C.4); another, (4.07 g), rev. PANNONIAE around, the two Pannoniae, veiled, (S.9378 RIC 21b, C.86); another, (4.78 g), rev. VBERITAS AVG around, Securitas or Uberitas standing to half left, (S.9384, RIC 28b, C.105); another, Milan Mint, (3.84 g), rev. DACIA around, Dacia, wearing robe reaching to feet, standing left, (Cf.S.9369, RIC 35b, C.15); another, (4.08 g), rev. GEN ILLVRICI around, Genius standing to left, (S.9373, RIC 38a, C.43); Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Trajan Decius, (249-251 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (4.87 g), obv. Diademed bust draped to right, of Herennia Etruscilla resting on a crescent, HER ETRVSCILLA AVG around, rev. PVDICITIA AVG around, Pudicitia veiled seated to left, holding sceptre transversely in left hand, right hand raised, (S.9495, RIC 59b, C.19). Very fine - extremely fine. (11)
Estimate $300
SOLD $400