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Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.36 g), issued A.D. 217-8, obv. bearded Macrinus laureate cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. rev. Fides standing facing between standards, around FIDES MILITVM, (S.7335, RIC 66, RSC 23a). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Diadumenian as Caesar, (A.D. 217-218), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 217-218, (8.42 g), obv. bare headed bust of Diadumenian draped to right, around M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIAN CAES, rev. around PRINC IVVENTVTIS, SC in exergue, Diadumenian standing to left holding standard in right hand, two standards to right (S.7456, RIC 212, C.9, BMCRE 159). Dark brown toning, minor roughness, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued A.D. 219, (4.82 g), obv. radiate bust of Elagabalus draped to right, around IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG, rev. around FIDES EXERCITVS, Fides seated to left, holding eagle and standard, another standard before her, (S.7487, BMC 106, RIC 67, RSC 28). Nearly extremely fine/good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 218-9, (2.56 g), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus draped and cuirassed to right, around IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, rev. around FIDES EXERCITVS, Fides seated to left holding standard, another behind, (S.7511, RIC 71, RSC 32) (illustrated); another Rome mint, issued A.D. 221, (3.26 g), obv. laureate head of Elagabalus to right, around IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around P M TR P IIII COS III P P, Victory hovering left, between two shields, holding garland in each hand, open skirt, (S.7535, RIC 45, RSC 195a) (illustrated); Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus, (218-222 A.D.), Rome Mint, (1.56 g), obv. Bust draped to right of Julia Soaemias, hair with sloping waves, IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG around, rev. VENVS CAELESTIS around, Venus standing to half left, holding apple and sceptre, to right a star in field, (S.7719, RIC 241, BMC 45, RSC 8); Julia Paula (wife of Elagabalus), (A.D. 220), silver denarius, (2.75 g), Rome mint, obv. draped bust of Julia Paula to right, around IVLIA PAVLA AVG, rev. Concordia seated to left on curule chair with patera and arm on throne, star in left field, around CONCORDIA, (S.7655, RIC 211, RSC 6a); Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus, (218-222 A.D.), base silver denarius, Rome Mint, (2.22 g), obv. draped bust of Julia Maesa to right, around IVLIA MAESA AVG, rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS around, Felicits standing to left sacrificing out of patera over altar, holding a caduceus, star to right, (S.7757, RIC 271, RSC 45); Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 222, Rome mint, (3.14 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, rev. AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing to left holding scales ears and cornucopiae, (S.7856, RIC 127, RSC 9). Soaemias with edge chips, Maesa plated, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), AE As, Rome mint, issued A.D. 218, (10.42 g), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus draped to right, around IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS [AVG], rev. around PAX [AVGV]STI, Pax walking left, holding olive branch and sceptre, (S.-, RIC 368, C.122). Deep brown toning, some surface pitting, otherwise good fine and rare.
Estimate $120
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Julia Paula, (wife of Elagabalus), (A.D. 220), silver denarii, (3.22, 2.85 g), Rome mint, obv. draped bust of Julia Paula to right, around IVLIA PAVLA AVG, rev. Concordia seated to left on curule chair with patera and arm on throne, star in left field, around CONCORDIA, (S.7655, RIC 211, RSC.6a). Second coin with flan crack, otherwise toned nearly very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Aquilia Severa, wife of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.220-221), silver denarius, Rome mint, (2.75 g), obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA AQVILIA SEVERA AVG, rev. CONCORDIA, Concordia standing to left, sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar and holding double cornucopiae, star in right field, (S.7679, RIC 226, RSC 2). Bright, rough surface, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus, (c. A.D.218-222), AE sestertius, (20.19 g), Rome mint, issued 220-222, obv. diademed, draped bust to right, IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, rev. VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus standing left, holding apple and scepter, star in right field, SC to sides, (S.7724, RIC 402, C.11, cf.BMC 375). Attractive dark brown patina, good surfaces, very fine and rare.
Estimate $700
SOLD $550
Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-225), AE sestertii, rev. Pietas standing left, (S.7763, RIC 414) (2); AE as or dupondius, rev. Pudicitia seated left, (S.7766, RIC 418); Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), AE sestertii, rev. Pax seated left, (S.8006, RIC 403) (illustrated); Mars advancing right, (S.7979, RIC 635); AE dupondius, rev. Annona standing left, (S.8050, RIC 643); AE as, rev. Sol standing left, (S.8088, RIC 512). Very good - fine, some scarce. (7)
Estimate $200
SOLD $500
Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 218-220, (2.85 g), obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA MAESA AVG, rev. PVDICITIA, Pudicitia seated to left, drawing out veil from shoulder and holding a sceptre, (S.7756, RIC 268, RSC 36, BMC 76) (illustrated); Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 239, (3.62 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. Providentia standing left, holding globe and transverse spear, around P M TR P II COS P P, (S.-, RIC 18, RSC 196). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
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Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 226, Rome mint, (3.07 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped, around IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, rev. P M TR P V COS II P P, emperor to left, sacrificing at altar, holding patera, (S.7899, RIC 55, RSC 289). Nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
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Severus Alexander, (222-235 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 222, Rome mint, (3.13 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, rev. P M TR P COS P P, Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt and sceptre, (S.7891, RIC 5, RSC 204); another silver denarius, issued 231-235, Rome mint, (3.48 g), obv. laureate head to right, drapery on far shoulder, around IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, rev. PROVIDE NTIA AVG, Providentia standing to left holding rod and sceptre, (S.7921, RIC 173, C.498). Good very fine - nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Severus Alexander, (A.D. 222-235), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 231, (21.29 g), obv. laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, rev. around FIDES MILITVM, S C across field, Fides standing facing left, holding two standards, (S.7964, RIC 552, C.54); dupondius, issued 231-235, (14.07 g), rev. Providentia or Annona standing left by modius, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, (S.8050, RIC 643, C 506); denarius, issued 222-228, (3.07 g), rev. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia, (cf.S.7856, RIC 127, RSc 9). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), AE sestertius, issued 224, Rome mint, (21.47 g), obv. diademed and draped bust to right of Julia Mamaea, IVLIA MAMA EA AVGVSTA, rev. VENVS FELIX, SC in exergue, Venus seated to left, holding Cupid and sceptre, (S.8233, RIC 701, C.69). Green toning, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Maximinus I, (235 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.65 g), obv. laureate bust of Maximinus I to right draped and cuirassed seen slightly from behind, MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. VICTORIA GERM around, Victory standing almost facing to half left, head to left, holding wreath and palm, at her feet a German captive seated to left head right, with hands tied behind back, (S.8318, RIC 23, BMC 186-9, RSC 107). Extremely fine with mint bloom.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Maximinus I, (235-236 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.07 g), obv. laureate bust of Maximinus I to right draped and cuirassed seen slightly from behind, IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, rev. VICTORIA AVG around, Victory running to right, holding wreath and palm over left shoulder, (S.8317, RIC 16, BMC 105-7, RSC 99a); Gordian III, (Summer 241 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.74 g), obv. laureate bust of Gordian III draped and cuirassed to right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG around, rev. PIETAS AVGVSTI around, Pietas, veiled standing facing with head to left, raising both hands, (cf.S.8677, RIC 129, C.186). Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Maximinus I, (235-238 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (2.71 g), obv. laureate bust of Maximinus I to right draped and cuirassed seen slightly from behind, MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. VICTORIA GERM around, Victory standing almost facing to half left, head to left, holding wreath and palm, at her feet a German captive seated to left head right, with hands tied behind back, (S.8318, RIC 23, BMC 186-9, RSC 107), (illustrated); Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued A.D. 238-239, (4.95 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG, with Providentia standing left holding a globe and transverse sceptre, (S.8655, RIC 4, RSC 302). Nearly extremely fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Gordian I, (A.D. 238), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (20.09 g), obv. laureate bust of Gordian I to right, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, rev. around VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing left, holding wreath & palm, S C in exergue, (S.8453, RIC 12, C.14). Toned, pitting on reverse, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,300
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, issued 239, (4.11 g), obv. radiate bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVG, (S.8600, RIC 34, RSC 17) (illustrated); another similar, (4.41 g), Rome mint issued 243-244, obv. around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, wheel below seat, around FORT REDVX, (S.8612, RIC 143, RSC 97); Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, (5.39 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Fides standing left, holding two standards, around FIDES MILIT, (S.8932, RIC 32b, RSC 55); another similar issued 246, (3.44 g), obv. similar, rev. around P M TR P III COS P P, Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae, (S.8944, RIC 3, RSC 124). Toned, good very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Gordian III (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, issued 243-4, (5.39 g, 3.97 g), obv. radiate bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Sol standing to left, raising right hand and holding globe, around AETERNITATI AVG, (S.8603, RIC 83, RSC 41); another similar, (4.09 g), obv. similar IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, Gordian standing before, (S.8614, RIC 2, RSC 105); another issued A.D. 239, (4.53 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG, with Providentia standing left holding a globe and transverse sceptre, (S.8655, RIC 4, RSC 302); another, issued 242, Antioch mint, (4.44 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS, around, Gordian walking to right with spear and globe, (S.8659, RIC 216, RSC 319). Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianii, (3.76 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Laetitia standing to left, holding wreath and anchor, around LAETITIA AVG N, (S.8617, RIC 86, RSC 121); another different legend obverse, (3.74 g), rev. VICTORIA AVG, Victory standing to left holding wreath and palm, (S.8664, RIC 5, RSC 357); Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, (4.52 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. P M TR P II COS P P, Philip seated to left on curule chair, holding globe and sceptre, (S.8943, RIC 2b, RSC 120) (illustrated); another similar obverse, (4.73 g), rev. LAETIT FVNDAT, Laetitia standing to left holding wreath and rudder, (S.8935, RIC 36b, RSC 80); Philip II, (as Caesar), (A.D. 244-247), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (3.04 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, rev. Philip in military dress standing left, holding globe and sceptre, around PRINCIPI I VVENT, (S.9240, RIC 218d, RSC 48); Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, (248-249 A.D.), silver antoninianus Rome Mint, (3.79 g), obv. diademed bust to right of Otacilia Severa, draped on a crescent, OTACIL SEVERA AVG around, rev. CONCORDIA AVG around, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, (S.9150, RIC 129 (Philip I), RSC 16). Very fine or better. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver denarius, (2.82 g), Rome mint, obv. laureate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, rev. Pietas standing facing, raising both hands, (S.8677, RIC 129, C.186); another, (2.79 g), rev. around SECVRITAS PVBLICA, Securitas seated to left, holding sceptre, (S.8682, RIC 130, RSC 340); antoninianus, (5.03 g), rev. Gordian in military dress, standing right with spear & globe, (S.8646, RIC 92, RSC 253) (illustrated); AE As, 8.07 g), rev. Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor, (S.8782, RIC 300b, C.123). Toned, very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 241-2, (2.99 g), obv. laureate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. SECVRITAS PVBLICA around, Securitas seated to left, holding head and sceptre, (S.8682, RIC 130, RSC 340); silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 241-243, (4.76 g), obv. radiate bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Laetitia standing to left, holding wreath and anchor, around LAETITIA AVG N, (S.8617, RIC 86, RSC 121) (illustrated); another, plated, Rome mint, (2.14 g), obv. radiate bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. MARS PROPVGNAT, Mars walking right, (S.8623, RIC 146, RSC 156); another, Rome mint, (3.99 g), rev. around FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, holding standard and transverse sceptre, (S.-, RIC 182). Toned, very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, issued 240-3, 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). Green patina, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, (21.03 grams), issued 242-243, Rome mint, obv. laureate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Gordian standing to right, holding transverse spear and globe, around P M TR P V COS II P P, S C across, (cf.S.8731, RIC 307a, C.267). Rectangular flan, dark brown patination, very fine/nearly very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
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Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE Sestertius, issued 239, Rome mint, (19.06 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQUITAS AVG, SC across, (cf.S.8699, RIC 286a, C.26). Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE Sestertius, issued 241, Rome mint, (19.19 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Felicitas standing facing, head to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around FELICITAS AVG, S C across, (S.8705A, RIC 310a, C.76) (illustrated); another, issued 243-4, (14.11 g), Fortuna seated to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, wheel under seat, (S.8708, RIC 331a, C.99). Toned, nearly very fine - good very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 242-4 (18.86 g), obv. laureate bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around SECVRITAS PERPETVA, SC in exergue, Securitas standing facing, head left, legs crossed, holding scepter and leaning on column, (S.8740, RIC 336, C.337) (illustrated); others, issued 239, (21.98, 18.68 g), rev. Salus standing right holding serpent, feeding it from a patera, (S.8737, RIC 260a, C 320) (2). Green toning, very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver heavy antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 244-247, (5.79 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG, rev. Pax walking left with branch and sceptre, around PAX AETERN, (cf.S.8939, RIC 41, RSC 102) (illustrated); antoninianus, (4.55 g), rev. Laetitia standing left holding wreath & rudder, (S.8935, RIC 36b, RSC 80); another, (3.76 g), rev. Pax standing to left holding olive-branch and transverse sceptre, around PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS, (S.8941, RIC 69, RSC 113). Toned, good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.77 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev.Fides standing left, holding two standards, around FIDES MILIT, (S.8932, RIC 32b, RSC 55) (illustrated); another, Rome mint, (3.45 g), rev. around P M TR P V COS III P P, Mars standing left, holding branch & resting hand on shield, A in left field, (S.-, RSC 145). Toned, very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90