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Lot 4919 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Tacitus, (275-276 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, Rome Mint, (3.97 g), obv. Radiate head of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. LAETITIA FVND around, Laetitia standing facing head to left, holding wreath and anchor, in exergue XXIR (illustrated), (S.11782, RIC 89, C.52); another, (275-276 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.25 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. LAETITIA FVND around, Laetitia standing facing head to left, holding wreath and anchor, in exergue XXIR, (S.11782, RIC 89, C.52); another, (275-276 A.D.), Rome Mint, (4.09 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. CLEMENTIA TEMP around, Clementia standing facing head to left legs crossed, holding sceptre leaning on column, in exergue XXIZ, pitted surface, (S.11768, RIC 84, C.17); another, (275-276 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (4.08 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. FELICIT TEMP around, Felicitas standing facing head to left, holding sceptre and caduceus, in exergue V, (S.11775, RIC 140, C.40); another, (275-276 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.23 g), obv. Radiate bust,draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG, rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM around, Concordia standing to left on right, holding hand of Emperor to right on left in exergue V, (S. 11772, RIC 131, C.22); another, (275-276 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.70 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. MARTI PACIF around, Mars walking to left, holding olive branch, spear and shield, in exergue S, (S.11784, RIC 145, C.60). Good fine - extremely fine, first with silvering. (6)

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Lot 4920 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Tacitus, (275-276 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Rome Mint, (3.44 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. VBERITAS AVG around, Uberitas standing facing head to left, holding purse and cornucopiae, in exergue XXIE, (S.11818, RIC 95, C.148); another, (275-276 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.82 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. SALVS AVG around, Salus standing facing head to left, holding sceptre and feeding snake rising from altar, in exergue XXID (Delta), small flan crack, (S.11807, Cf.RIC 93, C.123); another, (275-276 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.85 g), obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. SALVS PVBLI around, Salus standing to right, holding and feeding snake from her hand, in exergue T, (S.11810, RIC 160, C.126); another, (275-276A.D.), Gaul Mint, (5.01 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP CL TACITVS AVG, rev. SPES PVBLICA around, Spes walking to left, holding flower and raising robe, in exergue CA, (S.11815, RIC 61, C.137); another, (275-276 A.D.), Gaul Mint, (3.73 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP CL TACITVS AVG, rev. TEMPORVM FELICITAS around, Felicitas standing facing head to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, to left **D*, to right a star, (S.11817, RIC 65, C.144); another, (275-276 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.36 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. VICTORIA GOTTHI around, Victory standing to left, holding wreath and palm, in exergue P, (S.11821, RIC 172, C.157). Mostly very fine or better. (6)

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Lot 4921 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Tacitus, (275-276 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Ticinum Mint, (3.32 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. MARTI PACIF around, Mars walking to left, holding olive branch, spear and shield, in exergue S, (S.11784, RIC 145, C.60); another, (275-276 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (4.11 g), obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. PROVIDE AVG around, Providentia standing facing head to left, holding globe and sceptre, in exergue VI, (S.11793, RIC 152, Cf.C.90); another, (275-276 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.86 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. PROVIDE AVG around, Providentia standing facing head to left, holding globe and sceptre, in exergue Q, (S.11793, RIC 152, Cf.C.90); another, (275-276 A.D.), Gaul Mint, (3.79 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C CL TACITVS AVG, rev. PROVID DEOR around, Providentia standing facing head to left, holding baton and cornucopiae, at foot a globe, (S.11792, RIC 49, C.86); another, (275-276 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.68 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG around, Providentia standing facing head to left, holding baton and cornucopiae, at foot a globe, in exergue XXIA, (S.11799, RIC 92, C.100); another, (275-276 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.49 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG around, Providentia standing facing head to left, holding baton and cornucopiae, at foot a globe, in exergue XXIA, (S.11799, RIC 92, C.100). Mostly very fine or better. (6)

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Lot 4922 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Tacitus, (275-276 A.D.), base silver antoninianii, Ticinum Mint, (4.06 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. SPES PVBLICA around, Victory standing right, holding palm and presenting wreath to Emperor standing left, holding sceptre, in exergue S, (Cf.S.11816, RIC 167); another, (275-276 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.63 g), obv. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. AEQVITAS AVG around, Aequitas standing facing head to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, in exergue P, (cf.S.11766, RIC 122 var., C.9); another, (275-276 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.36 g), obv. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. AEQVITAS AVG around, Aequitas standing facing head to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, in exergue XXI**G* (illustrated), (S.11766, RIC 82, C.8); another, (275-276 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.96 g), obv. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. ANNONA AVGVSTI around, Annona standing facing head to left, holding ears of corn over modius and cornucopiae, in exergue T, (cf.S.11767, RIC 124,C.13); another, (275-276 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (4.14g), obv. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG, rev. FELICITAS SAECVLI around, Felicitas standing facing head to left, holding patera and caduceus, to left an altar, in exergue V, (cf.S.11777, RIC 138); another, (275-276 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.93 g), obv. Radiate head of Tacitus to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. FIDES MILITVM around, Fides standing facing head to left, holding two ensigns or standards, in exergue XXIS, (cf.S.11780, RIC 87, C.45). Mostly very fine or better. (6)

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Lot 4923 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Tacitus, (275-276 A.D.), billon antoninianus, Lugdunum mint, rev. SALVS AVG, B A across field, (cf.S.11808); Probus, (A.D. 276-282), billon antoninianii (2), rev. Fides, FIDES MILITVM, III in exergue, (cf.S.11982); rev. Felicitas standing right, TEMPOR FELICI, (S.12048); Carus, (282-283 A.D.), copper antoninianii (2), rev. Carus and Carinus (suggested that the figure on the right looks like Jupiter), VIRTVS AVGG, (S.12188); rev. Spes, (S.12180); Numerian, (283-284 A.D.), copper antoninianus, rev. Securitas, (S.12255); Carausius, (287-293 A.D.), copper antoninianus, rev. Laetitia standing left, (S.13604); Allectus, (A.D. 293-296), billon quinarius, Colchester mint, obv. bust right, around IMP C ALL[ECTVS P AVG], rev. VIRTVS AVG, galley left, Q C in exergue, (S.13867). Fine - very fine, several better. (8)

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Lot 4924 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Florian, (A.D. 276), billon antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.81 g), obv. radiate bust of Florian to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP C FLORIANVS AVG, rev. around CLEMENTIA TEMP, Clementia standing left, legs crossed, holding sceptre and resting left arm on a column, XXIZ in exergue, (S.11850, RIC 27, C.7). Toned, extremely fine and rare.

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Lot 4925 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Florian, (A.D. 276), billon antoninianus, Cyzicus mint, (3.63 g), obv. radiate bust of Florian to right, around IMP FLORIANVS AVG, rev. around CONCORDIA MILITVM, emperor standing to left, clasping hands of Victory standing to right, V in exergue, (S.11853, RIC 116, C.15). Attractive full flan with about complete silvering, extremely fine and scarce.

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Lot 4926 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Florian, (A.D. 276), billon antoninianus, Cyzicus mint, (3.42 g), obv. radiate bust of Florian to right, around IMP FLORIANVS AVG, rev. around CONCORDIA MIL[IT]VM, emperor standing to left, clasping hands of Victory standing to right, V in exergue, (S.11853, RIC 116, C.15). Attractive bronze toning, very fine and very scarce.

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Lot 4927 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Florian, (276 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Rome Mint, (4.41 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and viewed from behind of Florian to right, around IMP C FLORIANVS AVG, rev. AEQVITAS AVG around, Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, in exergue XXI, to right **G*, (S.11846, RIC 25, C.1); another, (276 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.52 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed viewed from in front of Florian to right, around IMP C FLORIANVS AVG, rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG around, Providentia standing to left, holding baton and cornucopiae, globe at feet, in exergue XXIA, (S.11871, RIC 39, C.76); another, (276 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.82 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed viewed from in front, of Florian to right, around IMP C FLORIANVS AVG, rev. CLEMENTIA TEMP around, Clementia standing facing head to left, crossed legs, holding sceptre and leaning on column, in exergue XXIZ (illustrated), (Cf.S.11850, RIC 26, C.8); another, (276 A.D.),Ticinum Mint, (4.50 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and viewed from behind, of Florian to right, around IMP C M AN FLORIANVS P AVG, rev. FELICITAS AVG around, Felicitas standing facing head to left, by altar, holding patera and caduceus, in exergue P (illustrated), (S.11854, RIC 61, C.19); another, (276 A.D.), Rome Mint, (4.26 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed, of Florian to right, around IMP C FLORIANVS AVG, rev. SALVS AVG around, Salus standing facing head to left, holding sceptre, feeding serpent rising from altar, in exergue XXID (Delta), (S.11872, RIC 40, C.83). Nearly very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (5)

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Lot 4928 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Probus, (276-282 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Ticinum Mint, (4.46 g), obv. Radiate helmeted bust, to left, cuirassed holding spear and shield of Probus, around IMP C PROBUS AVG, rev. SECVRIT PERP around, Securitas standing to left leaning on column with legs crossed, with hand raised to head, to upper right I, in exergue VIXXI, (S.12033, RIC 525, C.611); another, (276-282 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.36 g), obv. Radiate helmeted bust, to left, cuirassed holding spear and shield of Probus., around IMP C PROBUS PF AVG, rev. VIRTVS PROBI AVG around, Mars walking to right, holding spear and trophy, in exergue XXIQ, (cf.S.12072, RIC 812, C.885); another, (276-282 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (4.26 g), obv. Radiate bust, in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, of Probus to left, around IMP C PROBUS AVG, rev. MARTI PACIF around, Mars walking to left, holding olive branch, spear and shield, above in field on left I, in exergue QXXI, (cf.S.11993, RIC 508, C.352); another, (276-282 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.94 g), obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Probus to right, around IMP C PROBUS AVG, rev. SECVRIT PERP around, Securitas standing to left, legs crossed, leaning on column, right hand raised to head, in exergue SXXI, (cf.S.12033, RIC 573, C.611); another, (276-282 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.57 g), obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Probus to right, around IMP C PROBUS AVG, rev. SECVRIT PERP around, Securitas standing to left, legs crossed, leaning on column, right hand raised to head, in exergue **G*XXI, (cf.S.12033, RIC 573, C.611); another, (276-282 A.D.), Rome Mint, (4.05 g), obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Probus to right, around PROBUS P F AVG, rev. VICTORIA AVG around, Victory walking to left, holding wreath and trophy, in exergue R thunderbolt **G*. Mostly very fine or better, toned. (6)

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Lot 4929 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Probus, (A.D. 276-282), billon antoninianus, Cyzicus mint (3.80 g), obv. radiate bust to left of Probus cuirassed, wearing imperial mantle and holding eagle tipped sceptre, around IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, rev. Sol in facing quadriga, holding globe and whip, around SOLI INVICTO, C M and XXI.P in exergue, (S.12041, RIC 911, C.682) (illustrated); Licinius I, (A.D. 308-324), AE follis, issued 315-6, Rome mint, (3.74 g), rev. Jupiter standing left, (RIC VII 35); Crispus, (Caesar A.D. 317-326), AE follis, Thessalonica mint, (2.55 g), obv. laureate cuirassed bust to left of Crispus, FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES around, rev. VOT X in wreath around CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, in exergue TS**D*VI, (RIC VII 118); Constans, (A.D. 337-350), AE centenionalis, issued 348-350, Aquileia mint, (3.44 g), obv. laureate bust to left, draped and cuirassed with globe in hand, around DN CONSTA NS P F AVG, rev. soldier leading a figure from a hut beneath tree, around FEL TEMP REPARATIO, in exergue AQS., (S.18690, RIC 103); Constantius II, Constantinople mint, (A.D. 337-361), AE 22, (4.21 g), rev. soldier spearing horseman, (RIC 81). Toned, fine - very fine, scarce. (5)

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Lot 4930 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Probus, (A.D. 276-282), billon antoninianus, Rome mint, (2.99 g), issued 282, rev. FIDES MILITVM around, Fides standing left, holding two ensigns, RIE in ex., (RIC 170) (illustrated); folles of Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), Heraclea mint, rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM, (RIC V 284); Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), rev. Genius wearing modius standing to left, (cf.S.13237, RIC 17); another Heraclea mint, issued 292-295, (2.07 g), Antioch mint, rev. CONCORDIA MI LITVM, (S.13117, RIC 621, C.54); Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), rev. soldiers with standards, (RIC VII 199); another, rev. wreath, (RIC 148). Toned, fine - very fine. (6)

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Lot 4931 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Probus, (276-282 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Rome Mint, (3.35 g), obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Probus to right, around IMP PROBVS AVG, rev. ADVENTVS AVG around, Emperor riding to left right hand raised, left hand holds sceptre, at foot a captive, in exergue R * Z (illustrated), (S.11953, RIC 157, C.37); another, (276-282 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.58 g), obv. Radiate helmet bust, cuirassed holding spear and shield, of Probus to left, around IMP PROBVS AVG, rev. ADVENTVS AVG around, Emperor riding to left right hand raised, left hand holds sceptre, at foot a captive, in exergue R -**G* (illustrated), (S.11953, RIC 157, C.37); another, (276-282 A.D.), Cyzicus Mint, (4.57 g), obv. Radiate helmet bust, cuirassed holding spear and shield, of Probus to left, around VIRTVS PROBI AVG, rev. ADVENTVS PROBI AVG around, Emperor riding to left right hand raised, left hand holds sceptre, at foot a captive, (cf.S.11954, RIC 904, C.69); another, (276-282 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.87 g), obv. Radiate bust to left, in imperial mantle, holding scepter surmounted by eagle, of Probus around IMP C PROBVS AVG, rev. CONCORD MILIT around, Concordia standing to left, in right and left hands each an ensign or standard, to left in field E, in exergue PXXI, (cf.S.11965, RIC 480, C.121); another, (276-282 A.D.), Rome Mint, (2.89 g), obv. Radiate bust to right, cuirassed, of Probus around IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Rev. FIDES MILITVM around, Fides standing to left, in right and left hands each an ensign or standard, in exergue R thunderbolt E, (S.11981, Cf.RIC 169, C.254); another, (276-282 A.D.), Cyzicus Mint, (3.54 g), obv. Radiate bust, in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, of Probus to left, around IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, rev. SOLI INVICTO around, Sol in spread quadriga facing, below C M, in exergue XXI, (S.12041, RIC 911, C.682). Nearly very fine - extremely fine, several scarce. (6)

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Lot 4932 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Carus, (A.D. 282-283), Tripolis mint, billon antoninianus, (3.84 g), obv. IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. around VIRTVS AVGG, XXI in exergue, T R above, Emperor standing to right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter (or Carinus), (S.12189, RIC 128). Slight surface adhesion, but not detracting from the coin, otherwise nearly extremely fine/good very fine and scarce.

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Lot 4933 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Carus, (282-283 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Ticinum Mint, (3.36 g), obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Carus to right, around IMP M AVR CARVS P F AVG, rev. FIDES MILIT around, Fides standing facing head to left, holding two ensigns (standards), in exergue PXXIT, (cf.S.12170, RIC 71, C.30); another, (282-283 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (4.08 g), obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Carus to right, around IMP CARVS P F AVG, rev. PAX EXERCITI around, Pax standing facing, head to left, holding branch and ensign (standard), in exergue PXXI, (cf.S.12175, RIC 75, C.56), (illustrated); another similar, (3.75 g), (cf.S.12175, RIC 75, C.56); another, (282-283 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (4.07 g), obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Carus to right, around IMP CARVS P F AVG, rev. SPES PVBLICA around, Spes standing facing, head to left, holding flower and raising skirt or robe, in exergue SXXI, (S.12180, RIC82, C.79); another, (282-283 A.D.), Antioch Mint, (4.26 g), obv. Radiate bust, draped and cuirassed, of Carus to right, around IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG, rev. VIRTVS AVGG around, Emperor standing to right, holding parazonium, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing to left, holding a sceptre, in field A above exergue, in exergue XXI, (S.12188, RIC 124, C.115); another, a CAST FORGERY of the antoninianus (282-283 A.D.), Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, (5.58 g), obv. Radiate bust, cuirassed, of Carus to right, around IMP CARVS P F AVG, rev. IMP CARINVS P F AVG around, Radiate bust to right, cuirassed of Carinus, (RIC 137, C.2). Last very good, others very fine - extremely fine. (6)

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Lot 4934 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Carus, (A.D. 282-283), Tripolis mint, billon antoninianus, (3.94 g), obv. IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. around VIRTVS AVGG, XXI in exergue, T R above, Emperor standing to right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter (or Carinus), (S.12189, RIC 128); another, Antioch mint, billon antoninianus, (3.49 g), issued 283, obv. IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Carus to right, rev. around VIRTVS AVGGG, Carus and Carinus facing each other, one holding Victory, star above, S below, XXI in exergue, (S.12190, RIC 125, C.117). Toned, very fine - good very fine, second with silvering. (2)

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Lot 4935 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Carinus, (283-285 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Rome Mint, (4.10 g), obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG, rev. AEQVITAS AVGG around, Aequitas standing facing head to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, in exergue KAZ, (cf.S.12339, RIC 238, C.8); another, (283-285 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.38 g), obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP CARINVS P F AVG, rev. FELICIT PVBLI[CA] around, Felicitas standing facing head to left, legs crossed, leaning on column holding caduceus, in exergue [T]X[XI], holed, (S.12343, RIC 295, C.24); another, Carinus as Caesar (282-283 A.D.), Antioch Mint, (4.15 g), obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to right, cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR CARINVS NOB C, rev. VIRTVS AVGG around, Carinus standing to right, holding sceptre and receiving globe from Jupiter or Carus standing to left, holding sceptre, in field **G*, in exergue XXI, (S.12307, RIC 206, C.177); another as Caesar, (282-283 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.93 g), obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to right, draped and cuirassed, around M AVR CARINVS NOB C, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVT around, Carinus standing to left, holding globe and spear with tied captive at feet, in exergue TXXI, (S.12302, RIC 182, C.97); another similar, (282-283 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.20 g), obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to right, draped and cuirassed, around M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVT around, Carinus standing to left, holding sceptre and ensign or standard, in exergue EKA, (S.12303, RIC 158, C.103); another, (283-285 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.29 g), obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP CARINVS P F AVG, rev.[A]ETERNIT AVGG around, Aeternitas standing to left, holding phoenix on globe and lifting robe, in exergue [KA**G*], (S.12341, RIC 248, C.14); another, (283-285 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.64 g), obv. Radiate bust of Carinus to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR CARINVS P F AVG, rev. VIRTVTI AVGG around, Hercules standing to right, leaning on club, holding bow and lion skin, in exergue KAZ, (S.12364, RIC 271, C.191). One holed, mostly fine or better, several with hoard patination. (7)

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Lot 4936 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Magnia Urbica, wife of Carinus, (283-285 A.D.), copper antoninianus, Rome Mint, (3.99 g), obv. Diademed draped bust of Magnia Urbica to right, on crescent, around MAGN VRBICA AVG, rev. VENVS VICTRIX around, Venus standing to left, holding helmet and sceptre, shield at feet, in exergue KAS, (S.12424, RIC 343, C.17). Very fine or better, rare.

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Lot 4937 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Magnia Urbica, wife of Carinus, (A.D. 283-285), billon antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 284-5, (3.21 g), obv. diademed bust to right of Magnia Urbica on crescent, around, MAGN VRBICA AVG, rev. VENVS V I CTRIX, Venus standing to left holding helmet and sceptre at feet a shield, in exergue KAS, (S.12424, RIC 343, C.13). Fine and scarce.

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Lot 4938 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Numerian as Caesar, (283-284 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Ticinum Mint, (3.94 g), obv. Radiate bust of Numerian to right, draped bust and cuirassed viewed from behind, around M AVR NUMERIANVS NOB C, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVT around, Numerian standing to left, holding baton and sceptre, in exergue VIXXI, (S.12219, RIC 366, C.76), (illustrated); a Cast Forgery, Numerian as Caesar, (283-284 A.D.), Rome Mint, (4.89 g), obv. Radiate bust of Numerian to right, draped bust and cuirassed viewed from behind, around M AVR NUMERIANVS C, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVT around, Numerian standing to left, holding globe and sceptre, in exergue KAS, (S.12217, RIC 365, C.74); another, (283-284 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.80 g), obv. Radiate bust of Numerian to right, draped and cuirassed viewed from behind, around IMP NUMERIANVS P FAVG, rev. PROVIDENT AVGG around, Providentia standing to left, holding ears of corn and cornucopiae, at foot a modius, in exergue VXXI, (S.12253, RIC 447, C.83); another, (283-284 A.D.), Ticinum Mint, (3.65 grams), obv. Radiate bust of Numerian to right, draped and cuirassed viewed from behind, around IMP NUMERIANVS P F AVG, rev. PROVIDENT AVGG around, Providentia standing to left, holding ears of corn and cornucopiae, at foot a modius, in exergue VIXXI, (S.12253, RIC 447, C.83). Very fine or better, second a cast copy, all scarce. (4)

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Lot 4939 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Julian of Pannonia, (A.D. 284-285), Siscia mint, billon antoninianus, (3.52 g), obv. IMP C M AVR IVLIANVS P F AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Julian to right, rev. around VICTORIA AVG, S A either side of Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm, XXI in exergue, (S.12431, RIC 5, C.8). Attractive broad flan, with light weakness on bust and exergue, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare.

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Lot 4940 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Carausius, (A.D. 287-293), billon antoninianus, London mint, (4.70 g), obv. radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Carausius to right, around IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, rev. around P A X AVG, Pax standing to left holding vertical sceptre and branch, B E either side, MLXXI in exergue, (S.13639, RIC 101, Blackmoor Hoard 20160-7). Large flan, nearly extremely fine, very scarce as such.

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Lot 4941 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Carausius, (A.D. 287-293), billon antoninianus, Londinium (London) mint, issued 289-290 A.D., (3.53 g), obv. radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Carausius to right, around IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, rev. around P A X AVG Pax standing to left, holding branch and vertical sceptre, F-O across, ML in exergue, (S.13639A, RIC 101, C.193). Dark tone, very fine, scarce in this condition.

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Lot 4942 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Carausius, (A.D. 287-293), billon antoninianii, various mints, obv. radiate cuirassed bust of Carausius to right, around legend, rev. various reverses, mostly Pax type, also Salus etc, (cf.S.13664 13709). Very good - good fine. (7)

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Lot 4943 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Carausius, (290-293 A.D.), copper antoninianus, London Mint, (2.72 g), obv. Radiate bust of Carausius to right, draped, around IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, rev. PAX AVGGG around, Pax standing to left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre, in field to left S, to right P, in exergue MLXXI, (S.13665, RIC 143, W.170-172); Allectus, (293-296 A.D.), copper antoninianus, Camulodunum or Clausentum Mint, (3.85 g), obv. Radiate bust of Allectus to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG, rev. PAX AVG around, Pax standing to left, holding olive branch and vertical sceptre, in field to left S, to right P, in exergue C, (S.13822, RIC 86. W.137-138); Constantius I as Caesar, (299 A.D.), Post-reform coinage, copper radiate fraction, Ticinum Mint, (2.92 g), obv. Radiate bust of Constantius to right, draped and cuirassed, around FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, rev. VOT/ X/ T, all in wreath, (S.14110, RIC 41); another, (293-295 A.D.), Pre-reform coinage, copper antoninianus, Antioch Mint, (3.80 g), obv. Radiate bust of Constantius to right, draped and viewed from behind, around FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, rev. IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS CAES around, Jupiter standing to right, holding globe and sceptre, facing Hercules standing to left, holding Victory club and lion skin, in field S, in exergue XXI, (S.13985, RIC 673, C.164); Galerius Maximianus, (293-295 A.D.), copper antoninianus, Pre-reform coinage, Antioch Mint, (3.88 g), obv. Radiate bust of Galerius to right, draped and cuirassed, viewed from front, around GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, rev. IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS CAES around, Jupiter standing to right, holding globe and sceptre, facing Hercules standing to left, holding Victory, club and lion skin, in field **G*, in exergue [XX]I, (S.14297, RIC 719, C.127); another, (293-295 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.48 g), obv. Radiate bust of Galerius to right, draped and cuirassed, viewed from front, around GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB C, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVT around, Galerius standing to left, holding ensign (standard) and sceptre, in field to right R, in exergue XXI**G*, (S.14308, RIC 707, C.172). Mostly fine - very fine. (6)

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Lot 4944 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Allectus, (A.D. 293-296), billon quinarius, Colchester or 'Camulodunum' mint, obv. radiate and cuirassed bust of Allectus to right, around IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG, rev. LAETITIA AVG, galley to left, QC in exergue, (cf.S.13865, RIC 124, Burnett 215). Nearly extremely fine and scarce.

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Lot 4945 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Allectus, (A.D. 293-296), billon quinarius, Colchester or 'Camulodunum' mint,(2.79 g), obv. bust right, around IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG, rev. LAETITIA AVG, galley to left, QC in exergue, (cf.S.13865, RIC 124, Burnett 215). Nearly extremely fine/very fine, scarce.

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Lot 4946 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Diocletian, Pre-reform coinage, (290-295 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Cyzicus Mint, (4.29 g), obv. Radiate bust of Diocletian to right, draped and cuirassed viewed from behind, around IMPC C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG, rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM around, Emperor standing to right, holding sceptre receiving Victory from Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre, in field S, in exergue XXI, (S.12635, RIC 306, C.33); another, Cyzicus Mint, (3.47 g), (S.12635, RIC 306, C.33); another, Heraclea Mint, (3.72 g), (S.12636, RIC 284, C.34); another, Antioch Mint, (3.95 g), (S.12654, RIC 323, C.146); another, Ticinum Mint, (4.24 g), (Cf.S.12649, RIC 215, C.133); another, Rome Mint, (4.15 g), (S.12666, RIC 162, C.228); another, Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, (3.84 g), (S.12675, RIC 53, C.297, Bastien 143), (illustrated); another, Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint, (3.36 g), (Cf.S.12675, RIC 54, C.295, Bastien 147); another, Ticinum Mint, (3.74 g), (S12660, RIC 222,C.201); another, Ticinum Mint, (3.32 g), (S.12680, RIC 239, C.314). Very fine - extremely fine. (10)

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Lot 4947 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), AE folles, Heraclea mint, issued A.D. 296-297, (10.78 g), obv. laureate cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, around IMP C C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV L I ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, A HTE in exergue, (S.12787, RIC 17a). Trace of silvering, extremely fine with a strong portrait.

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Lot 4948 Sale 116 Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), AE folles, Heraclea mint, issued A.D. 296-297, (9.05 g), obv. laureate cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, around IMP C C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV L I ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, A HT**G* in exergue, (S.12787, RIC 17a). Trace of silvering, good very fine with a strong portrait.

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