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Maximinus, (A.D. 235-238), silver denarius, Rome mint, (2.69 g), issued 235, obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. P M TR P P P, Maximinus in military uniform standing to left between two standards holding a spear, (S.8311, RIC 1, RSC 46). Toned, good very fine - nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Maximinus I, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (17.33 g), obv. laureate bust draped and cuirassed of Maximinus I to right, around MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Victory standing to left, captive at feet, around VICTORIA GERMANICA, S C across, (S.8342, RIC 90, C.109) (illustrated); Otacilia Severa, (wife of Philip I), (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (17.50 g), obv. diademed draped bust with large head to right, rev. Pudicitia seated left holding sceptre, (S.2639, RIC 209a, C.55); another, issued 245-247, (19.87 g), obv. diademed draped bust with large head to right, rev. Concordia seated left holding patera and double cornucopiae, (S.9164, RIC 203, C.10). Toned, nearly very fine, scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Ancient Roman sestertii of Maximinus I, (A.D. 235-238), including Rome mint, issued 235-6. (19.31 g), obv. laureate bust draped and cuirassed of Maximinus I to right, around IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, rev. Pax standing left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre, around PAX AVGVSTI, S C across, (S.8332, RIC 58); others including rev. Victory standing left with wreath and palm, (S.8341, RIC 90); Salus seated left, (S.8338, RIC 85); Fides standing left, (S.8327, RIC 43), others of various types. Good fine - very fine. (14)
Estimate $350
SOLD $380
Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, (20.40 g), obv. C IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PIETAS AVG, sacrificial implements, SC in exergue, (S.8408, RIC 6, C.5). Brown green patina, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $280
SOLD $220
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, issued 241-243, (4.82 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, Rome mint, (4.08 g), obv. radiate bust right, rev. Roma seated left, (S.8658, RIC 70, RSC 314). Toning, good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $160
Passed in
Gordian III (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, issued 243-4, (4.08 g, 3.93 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); others with different reverses including Virtus, Sol (2), Apollo (S.8648) (2), Liberalitas, Roma, Gordian sacrificing (2), Fortuna (2), Providentia (2), Concordia; all in packets described. Very fine - extremely fine. (16)
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Gordian III, (A.D.238-244), silver antoninianus, (3.50 g) struck 240-244 A.D. obv. radiate and cuirassed drapped bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. MARTEM PROPVG-NATOREM, Mars walking right holding spear and shield, (RIC 147, RSC 160); another, issued 242-244 A.D., (4.40 g), obv. radiate cuirassed bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AUG, rev. VICTORIA GORDIANI AVG around, Victory advancing right bearing wreath, (RIC 219, RSC 380); another, issued 241-243 A.D., obv. draped and cuirassed bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI around, Hercules standing front, head right, holding club and lion skin, (RIC 95, RSC 404). Very fine - nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 243-4 (22.18 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around FORTVNA REDVX, SC in exergue, Fortuna seated to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, wheel under seat, (S.8708, RIC 331a, C.99). Deep chocolate patina, small flan split in edge, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $380
SOLD $240
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 $80
Passed in
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, (21.44 g), issued 243-244, Rome mint, obv. laureate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Victory standing left with shield & palm branch, captive at foot, around VICTORIA AETERNA, S C across, (S.8741, RIC 338a, C.354) (illustrated); another, issued 241, (16.69 g), rev. Apollo enthroned left, holding olive branch and resting arm on lyre, (S.8730, RIC 301a, C.240); another, issued 243-4, (20.65 g), rev. Securitas standing left, legs crossed, with sceptre, resting arm on column, (S.8740, RIC 335a, C.339). Toned, good fine - nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (16.74 g), issued 247, obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. Octastyle temple of Roma with statue of Roma within, around SAECVLVM NOVVM, S C in exergue, (S.9015, RIC 164, C.201) (illustrated); another, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-245, (12.09), obv. laureate bust to right, rev. Victory to left, with palm over shoulder and wreath in hand, (S.9021, RIC 192a, C.232); silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.87 g), 5th officina, issued 249, obv. radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip to right, rev. cippus inscribed COS III, around SAECVLARES AVGG, (S.8961, RIC 24c, RSC 193); Philip II, (A.D. 247-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (19.15 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped and cuirassed, rev. Philip I and II seated to left on curule chairs, SC in exergue, (S.9279, RIC 267a, C.18). Toned, fine - very fine and scarce. (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, (16.80 g), issued 241-243, Rome mint, obv. laureate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Laetitia standing left, with wreath and anchor, around LAETITIA AVG N, S C across, (S.8712, RIC 300a, C.122) (illustrated); another, issued 240, (17.51 g), rev. Concordia seated left with patera and cornucopia, (cf.S8704, cf.RIC 288a, cf.C.64); another, issued 241-2, (20.36 g), rev. emperor standing right, holding spear and globe, (S.8731, RIC 306a, C.254). Toned, fine - very fine, the second coin unlisted. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, (20.22 g), issued 238-239, Rome mint, obv. laureate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. Jupiter standing left with spear and thunderbolt, small Gordian III to left, around IOVI CONSERVATORI, S C across, (S.8709, RIC 255a, C.106) (illustrated); another, issued 241-3, (23.11 g), rev. Felicitas standing front, head left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (S.8705a, RIC 310a, C.76); another, issued 240, (13.61 g), rev. emperor seated left holding globe and sceptre, (S.8728, RIC 294a, C.231); As, issued 241-3, (8.95 g), rev. Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor, (S.8782, RIC 300b, C.123). Toned, nearly fine - nearly very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (3.56 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Victory advancing to right with wreath and palm, around VICTORIA AVGG, (cf.S.2580, RIC 49b, RSC 227); Philip II, (as Caesar), (A.D. 244-247), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, issued 245-6, (4.64 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, rev. Spes advancing to left, holding flower and lifting skirt, around SPES PVBLICA, (S.9245, RIC 221, RSC 84); another, issued Jan-Feb 247 A.D., (4.19 g), obv. radiate draped bust right, rev. Philip II standing left with globe and spear, captive at feet, around PRINCIPI IVVENT, (S.9241, RIC 219, RSC 57) (illustrated). Toning, good fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $160
SOLD $100
Philip I (The Arab), (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, obv. radiate and draped bust right, around, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Rev. ADVENTVS AVGG, Philip on horseback left raising hand; Aurelian, (A.D. 270-275), billon antoninianii, Rome Mint, obv. radiate and drapped bust right, around IMP AURELIANVS AVG, rev. ORIENS AVG, Sol standing left, right hand raised, left holdoing a globe, two captives at either foot; another Siscia Mint, rev. ORIENS AUG S mintmark, Sol standing left, right hand raised, globe in left, captive in left field. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-245, (18.74 g), obv. laureate bust of Philip I to right draped and cuirassed, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. around VICTORIA AVG, S C across field, Victory to right, with palm over shoulder and wreath in hand, (S.9020, RIC 191a, C.228). Dark brown patination, otherwise nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
Passed in
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 $180
SOLD $140
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (20.33 g), obv. laureate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Victory advancing to right with wreath and palm, around VICTORIA AVGG, S C to sides, (S.9020, RIC 191a, C.228) (illustrated); another, (16.11 g), rev. Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and rudder, (S.8997, RIC 175a); another, (17.74 g), rev. Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm, (S.9021, RIC 191a). Toned, nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-245, (19.12 g), obv. laureate bust of Philip I to right draped and cuirassed, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. around LAET FVNDAT, S C across, Laetitia standing left on prow with patera and rudder, (S.8998, RIC 176a, C.76) (illustrated); another, (15.67 g), rev. elephant and driver walking left, (S.8989, RIC 167a, C.18); another, (22.13 g), rev. Annona standing left holding corn-ears over modius and cornucopiae, (S.8990, RIC 168a, C.26). Toned, fine - nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-245, (17.55 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) (illustrated); another, (17.31 g), rev. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, wheel beneath seat, (S.8996, RIC 174a); another, (19.56 g), rev. Pax standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre, (S.9002, RIC 184a, C.105); another, (21.41 g), rev. four standards, the outside two plain, the second topped with a hand, the third topped by an eagle, (S.8993, RIC 171a, C.51). Toned, fine - nearly very fine, one holed for suspension. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-249, (15.79 g), obv. laureate bust of Philip I to right draped and cuirassed, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. around SAECVLARES AVGG, S C in exergue, stag walking to right, (S.2601, RIC 160a, C.183) (illustrated); another, (14.15 g), rev. four standards, (S.9044, RIC 171A, C.52); another, (20.62 g), rev. cippus, (S.9014, RIC 162a, C.195); another, (13.55 g), rev. Securitas seated left with sceptre, (S.9018, RIC 190, C.216). Toned, poor - nearly very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Philip II (247-249 A.D.), AE sestertius, issued 248 A.D., Rome Mint, (16.05 g), obv. laureate head right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. SAECVLARES AV[GG] around, Goat or Elk walking to left, in exergue S C, (S.9283, RIC 264a, C.73). Deeply toned, very fine and a scarce issue.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Philip II, (A.D. 247-249), AE sestertius, (18.63 g), obv. M IVL PHILIPPVS [AVG], laureate draped bust to right of Philip, rev. VIRTVS AVGG, Mars advancing right, holding transverse spear and trophy, S C across field, (S.9285, RIC 263, C.55) (illustrated); AE As, (10.04 g), rev. prince standing left holding globe and spear, (S.9253, RIC 256b, C.50); Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE As, Rome mint, issued A.D. 245, (9.49 g), obv. laureate bust of Philip I to right draped and cuirassed, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. around FELICITAS TEMP, S C across field, Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (S.9043, RIC 169b, C.45). Toned, fine - nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Otacilia Severa, (wife of Philip I), (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (17.87 g), obv. diademed draped bust with large head to right, around MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, rev. Pietas standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding box of incense, around PIETAS AVGG, S C across, (S.9767, RIC 198a). Dark green toning, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Otacilia Severa, (wife of Philip I), (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 245-247, (18.67 g), obv. diademed draped bust with large head to right, around OTACIL SEVERA AVG, rev. Concordia seated left holding patera and double cornucopiae, around CONCORDIA AVGG, SC in exergue, (S.9165, RIC 203e) (illustrated); another, (15.47 g), rev. Pudicitia seated left, hand raised to pull veil from face and holding sceptre, (S.9169, RIC 209a); AE As, (10.57 g), rev. Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae, (S.9178, RIC 203b). Toned, fine - good fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Trajan Decius, (A.D. 249-251), silver antoninianus, Milan Mint, issued 250-1, (4.30 g), obv. radiate draped bust to right, around IMP CAE TRA DEC AVG, rev. two Pannoniae standing facing each other, shaking hands, standard between, around PANNONIAE, (S.9380, RIC 41a, RSC 82). Attractive golden toning, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Trajan Decius, (A.D. 249-251), AE double sestertius, issued 249-250, Rome mint, (29.60 g), obv. radiate cuirassed bust to right, IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, rev. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, VICTORIA AVG around, S C across field, (S.9397, RIC 126a, C.-). Attractive green patina with a forceful portrait, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and a rare denomination.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,000
Herennia Etruscilla, (wife of Trajan Decius), (A.D. 249-251), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 250, (4.17 g), obv. diademed draped bust to right on crescent, around HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, rev. Pudicitia standing to left drawing veil from face holding transverse sceptre, around PVDICITIA AVG, (S.9494, RIC 58b, RSC 17). Struck on a broad flan, slightly weak on reverse, otherwise of good weight and metal, bright nearly extremely fine with some mint bloom.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Herennia Etruscilla, (wife of Trajan Decius), (A.D. 249-251), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 250, (3.44 g), obv. diademed draped bust to right on crescent, around HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, rev. Pudicitia seated to left drawing veil from face holding transverse sceptre, around PVDICITIA AVG, (S.9495, RIC 59b, RSC 19). Attractively toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Trajan Dacius, (A.D. 249-251), silver antoninianii, issued 249-251, Rome Mint, (4.81g), obv. diademed and draped bust right, around HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, rev. FEECVNDITAS AVGG around, Fecunditas standing left holding right hand over child, cornucopiae in left hand (S.9492, RIC 56, C.11); another, issued 249-251, Rome Mint, (3.38g), obv, diademed and draped bust right, around HER ETRVSCILLA AUG, rev. PVDICITIA AVG around, Pudicitia veiled standing facing, holding sceptre transversly in left hand (S.9494, RIC 56, C.11). Good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100