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Valerian II, Caesar (A.D. 253-255), silver antoninianus, Cologne mint, (3.19 g), obv. radiate bust of Valerian II to right, rev. IOVI CRESCENTI around, infant Jupiter seated facing on the Amalthaean goat walking to right, (S.10731, RIC 13, RSC 26); Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), billon antoninianus, issued in sole reign (259-268), Antioch mint, (3.73 g), issued 266-7, obv. radiate bust right, rev. VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing left, resting on shield and spear, (S.10402, RIC 668); Maximianus, (286-310 three reigns), Antioch mint, antoninianus, issued 285-295, (4.33 g), obv. IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust to right of Maximianus, rev. Jupiter and Maximianus, around CONCORDIA MI LITVM, **D* below, XXI in exergue, (S.3611, RIC 621, C.54) (illustrated). Toning, very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Valerian II, Caesar (A.D. 253-255), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (3.48 g), obv. radiate bust of Valerian II to right, P LIC VALERIANVS CAES around, rev. IOVI CRESCENTI around, infant Jupiter seated facing on the Amalthaean goat walking to right, (S.10732, RIC 13, RSC 26) (illustrated); another, (2.76 g), rev. IOVI CRESCENTI, the child Jupiter sitting right on the goat Amalthea, looking left, right hand raised, left hand holding the goat's horn, (S.10731, RIC 13, RSC 26). Toning, fine - very fine or better, scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Saloninus, (A.D. 260), silver antoninianus, (2.91 g), Mediolanum (Milan) mint, 1st emission, A,D. 258-260, SAL VALERIANVS CS around, radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind, rev. PRINC IVVENT around, Saloninus standing left, holding baton in right hand and transverse spear in left, signum to right, (S.10770, RIC V 10, MIR 36, 939z, RSC 61). Toned, good very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Saloninus as Caesar, (A.D. 255-259), silver antoninianus, (3.85 g), Samosata mint, 1st-2nd emissions of Valerian I and Gallienus, obv. [SALO]N VALERIANVS NOB CAES, radiate draped bust to right of Saloninus, rev. SPES PVBLICA, Saloninus standing right, holding spear and receiving flower from Spes, standing left and lifting hem of dress, (S.10775, RIC 36, RSC 95) (illustrated); another, (3.97 g), rev. Spes walking left holding flower and lifting hem of dress, (10774, RIC 13, RSC 93) (illustrated); another, (1.74 g), rev. sacrificial implements, around, PIETAS AVG, (S.10768, RIC 9, RSC 44). Fine - good fine or better and rare. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Gallienus, (A.D. 2531 - 268), billon antoninianus, (3.12 g), Rome mint, 1st emission, issued 253-4, obv. radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, around IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG, rev. CONCORDIA AVGG around, clasped hands, (S.10189, RIC 131, RSC 125).Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), base silver antoninianus, Milan mint, (2.62 g), obv. radiate bust cuirassed right, around GALLIENVS AVG, rev. lion walking to right, around COHH PRAET VI P VI F, (S.2946, RIC S.370, C.107). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), billon antoninianus, issued in sole reign 268, Antioch mint, (3.39 g), obv. radiate bust right, GALLIENVS AVG around, rev. AETERNITAS AVG, she-wolf standing right, suckling twins, palm branch right in ex, (cf.S.10171, RIC 628) (illustrated); another, (4.69 g), rev. IOVI STATORI, Jupiter standing left, looking right, holding thunderbolt, (S.10245, RIC 645) (illustrated); another, (3.15 g), rev. VIRTVS AVGVSTI, Hercules standing right, right hand on hip, leaning on club with left arm, (cf.S.10404, RIC 672); another, (3.51 g), rev. VIRTVS AVG, Soldier standing left, holding spear and shield, star in exergue, (S.10402, RIC 668). Toning, nearly extremely fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), billon antoninianus, issued 266-7, Antioch mint, (2.70 g), issued 266-7, obv. radiate bust right, GALLIENVS AVG around, rev. PM TR P XV P P, Neptune standing left holding trident, foot on prow, VIIC dot in exergue, (S.10328, RIC 603) (illustrated); another, (3.82 g), rev. Sol standing left raising hand and holding globe, (S.10169, RIC 160); another, (3.97 g), rev. Providentia standing left with wand and cornucopiae, (S.10338, RIC 159; another, (3.54 g), rev. Securitas standing left leaning on column, holding sceptre, (S.10359, RIC 280); another, (3.70 g), rev. Mars standing left holding olive branch and shield, (S.10288, RIC 236). Toning, fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), billon antoninianus, (3.51 g), Milan mint, obv. around IMP GALLIENVS P AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, rev. SALVS AVGG, Salus standing right feeding snake held in her arms, (cf.S.10351, RIC 18, RSC 399, Hunter 937) (illustrated); another, (3.83 g), rev. AEQVITAS AVG around, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.10167, RIC 159, RSC 20); another, (4.11 g), rev. VIRTVS AVG, star in left field, Virtus standing left, resting on shield and spear, (S.10402, RIC 668); another, (4.41 g), rev. Emperor standing right receiving wreath from Roma standing left, (S.10408, RIC 457, RSC 1266); another, (2.88 g), rev. Emperor walking right treading on fallen enemy, (S.-, cf.RIC 54, Cunetio 728). Toning, good fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), antoninianus, issued in joint reign (254 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.21 g), obv. radiate, cuirassed bust right, IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG around, rev. VIRTVS AVGG, soldier standing facing, head left,, resting on shield and spear, (S.10411, RIC 181) (illustrated); another, (3.71 g), rev. the Orient turreted, standing right presenting wreath to emperor standing left, (S.10341, RIC 448); another, (2.53 g), rev. Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.10167, RIC 159); another, (3.53 g), rev. Laetitia standing left holding wreath and anchor, (cf.S.10251, RIC 616); another similar, (3.85 g), (cf.S.10251, RIC 226). Toning, fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Salonina, wife of Gallienus, (died A.D. 268), billon antoninianus, Antioch Mint, 11th emission, (3.36 g), obv. diademed veiled and draped bust of Salonina to right on crescent, around SALONINA AVG, rev. Ceres seated left, holding grain ears and torch; branch in exergue, around CERERI AVG, (S.10627, RIC 90) (illustrated); another, uncertain Syrian mint, issued 259 A.D., (3.32 g), rev. Emperor and Empress clasping hands, wreath between, around CONCORDIA AVG, (cf.S.10630, cf.RIC 63, RSC 31); another, Rome Mint, (3.18 g), rev. Juno standing to left, holding patera and sceptre, around IVNO REGINA, (S.10640, RIC 29, RSC 60). Toning and some silvering, very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Salonina, wife of Gallienus, (died A.D. 268), antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.67 g), obv. diademed veiled and draped bust of Salonina to right on crescent, around SALONINA AVG, rev. Juno standing to left, holding patera and sceptre, peacock at feet, around IVNO CONSERVAT, N in right field, (cf.S.10639, RIC 11, RSC 56) (illustrated); another, (3.48 g), rev. Salonina seated left holding olive branch and sceptre, AVGVSTA IN PACE around, (S.10626, RIC 60; another, (4.04 g), rev. Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.10625, RIC 87); another, (2.47 g), rev. Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre, (S.10642, RIC 31j. RSC 68). Toning, fine - nearly extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Salonina, wife of Gallienus, (died A.D. 268), billon antoninianus, Cologne mint, (3.86 g), obv. diademed veiled and draped bust of Salonina to right on crescent, around SALONINA AVG, rev. Venus seated left, extending right hand to child (or Cupid) at feet, around VENVS FELIX, (S.10655, RIC 7, RSC 115) (illustrated); another, (4.77 g), rev. Emperor and Empress clasping hands, wreath between, around CONCORDIA AVG, (cf.S.10630, cf.RIC 63, RSC 31); another, (3.01 g), rev. Juno standing to left, holding patera and sceptre, around IVNO REGINA, (S.10640, RIC 60, RSC 60). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine or better. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), Cologne mint, issued 260-265, billon antoninianus, (3.24 g), obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust to right of Postumus, rev. around LAETITIA AVG, galley travelling to left, (S.10958, RIC 73, RSC 167). Toned, good very fine or better and a scarce type.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), base silver antoninianus, Cologne mint, (3.02 g), obv. radiate bust of Postumus to right, around IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, rev. Jupiter advancing left, looking back, holding thunderbolt and spear, (S.10955, RIC 311, RSC 161a) (illustrated); another, (3.43 g), rev. Victory walking left holding wreath and palm, (S.10996, RIC 89, RSC 377); another, (2.87 g), rev. Hercules standing right leaning on club, (S.10944, RIC 64, RSC 91a); another, (3.20 g), rev. Jupiter walking left hurling thunderbolt, (S.10953, (RIC 72, RSC 155a); another, (2.85 g), rev. Jupiter standing facing with sceptre and thunderbolt, (S.10954, RIC 309, RSC 159). Toning, fine - good very fine, scarce. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), Trier mint, billon antoninianus, (3.81 g), obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust to right of Postumus, rev. around NEPTVNO REDVCI, Neptune standing to left, holding dolphin and trident, (S.10963, RIC 76, RSC 205a) (illustrated); another, (3.73 g), rev. MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.10962, RIC 75, RSC 199); another, (2.86 g), rev. Victory walking left holding wreath and palm, (S.10996, RIC 89, RSC 377); another, (3.91 g), rev. Salus sacrificing left, holding patera and rudder, (S.10987, RIC 85). Toning, nearly fine - good very fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), antoninianus, Trier Mint, (3.14 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG rev. SERAPI COMITI AVG around, Serapis standing left raising hand and holding sceptre, (S.10991, RIC 329, RSC 360a) (illustrated); another, (2.18 g), rev. River God Rhine reclining left, right hand on prow, holding anchor in left, around SALVS PROVINCIARVM, (S.10990, RIC -, RSC 352-3) (illustrated); another, (3.27 g), rev. around HERC DEVSONIENSI, Hercules standing right, holding club and lion skin, (S.10944, RIC 64, RSC 91); another, (4.49 g), rev. Virtus standing right holding spear and shield, (S.10998, RIC 93, RSC 419); another, (2.71 g), rev. Mars walking right with trophy and spear, (S.10974, RIC 57, RSC 273a). Toning, very fine - good very fine, the Rhine reverse a rare issue. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Tetricus I, (A.D. 270-273), billon antoninianus, Treveri Mint, (3.91 g), obv. radiate cuirassed bust to right, around [IMP] C TETRICVS P F AVG, rev. around VIRTVS [AVGG], Virtus standing left with shield and spear, (S.11256, RIC148); Carinus, (A.D. 282-285), AE antoninianus, Cyzicus Mint, issued 284, (5.16 g), obv. radiate draped and cuirassed bust to right around M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES, rev. emperor standing right, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left E between, around CLEMENTIA TEMP, XXI in exergue, (S.12294, RIC 202E). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Aurelian, (A.D. 270-285), billon antoninianus, Ticinum Mint, (3.47 g), obv. radiate, cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, rev. Sol walking left, treading down one of two captives, holding globe and raising right hand, around ORIENS AVG, in exergue SXXT,(cf.S.11572, RIC 151 S). Toned, some silvering, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Tacitus, (275-276 A.D.), billon antoninianus, issued 276 A.D., Siscia Mint, (4.74 g), obv. radiate cuirassed bust of Tacitus to right, around IMP CM CL TACITVS AVG, rev. FELICITAS SAECVLI around, Felicitas standing left next to altar holding patera and caduceus, Q in exergue, (cf.S.11778, Estiot 2201). Deeply toned, well struck, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Tacitus, (A.D. 275-276), billon antoninianus, Lugdunum mint (3.42 g), obv. radiate bust of Tacitus to right draped and cuirassed, around IMP CM CL TACITVS PF AVG, rev. around PAX AETERNA, B in left field, star in right field, Pax standing left holding olive branch and sceptre, (cf.S.11785, RIC 33, C.64) (illustrated, another, Arles Mint, (4.10 g), rev. around SPES PVBLICA, CA in exergue, Spes walking to left, holding flower and raising skirt, (S.11815, RIC 61, C.137). Toning, very fine - extremely fine and very scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Probus, (A.D. 276-282), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 278 A.D., (3.80 g), obv. radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust to left of Probus, with spear and shield, around IMP PROBVS AVG, rev. Roma seated facing in temple of six columns with Victory and sceptre, around ROMAE AETERNAE, in exergue R star **G*, (S.12027, RIC 195). Extremely fine with a strong portrait and good silvering, rare in this condition.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Probus, (A.D. 276-282), billon antoninianus, Ticinum mint (3.41 g), obv. radiate cuirassed and helmeted bust left, around VIRTVS PROBI AVG, rev. around PROVIDENT AVG, Providentia standing left, holding globe and sceptre, Q in left field, SXXI in exergue, (cf.S.12013, RIC 491) (illustrated); another, 3.79 g), rev. Pax standing to left holding olive branch and transverse sceptre , (S.12000, RIC 394); Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), billon antoninianus, (2.65 g), obv. radiate bust to left with spear and shield, rev. VICT GERMANICA, Victory standing on globe between two captives (S.10378, RIC 49, RSC 1055); another, (3.25 g), rev. Victory advancing left, (S.10378, RIC 44); another, (2.78 g), rev. Emperor treading fallen enemy, (S.-, RIC 54 left). Toning, fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Allectus, (A.D. 293-296), billon antoninianus, 'C' mint (Camulodunum), issued 293-6, (4.18 g), obv. radiate cuirassed bust of Allectus to right, around IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG, rev. LAETITIA AVG, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor, S P across, C in exergue, (S.13811, RIC 79 var., Burnett Coinage 94-5 [same]). Dark green patina, good very fine/ extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), silver argentius, Rome mint, 1st emission, issued A.D. c.294, (2.67 g), obv. laureate head of Diocletian to right, around DIOCLET IANVS AVG, rev. around VIRTVS MILITVM, plain exergue, four emperors in front of camp gate, (S.12617, RIC 27a, RSC 516a). Attractive toning, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $380
Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), silver argenteus, Treveri (Trier) mint, struck as Augustus 295-7 A.D., (2.92 g), obv. laureate head to right, around MAXIMIA NVS AVG, Rev. around VIRTVS MILITVM, the four princes sacrificing in front of a camp gate over tripod-altar, six turrets on the enclosure, C in exergue, (cf.S.13098, RIC 109b, RSC 622b). Struck on a full flan, attractive dark tone, nearly extremely fine/extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $580
Passed in
Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305 first reign), AE follis, Heraclea mint, issued A.D. 297-8, (9.62 g), obv. laureate head of Maximianus to right, around IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POPU L I ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, in exergue HTB, (S.13265, RIC 19b B). Even brown toning, some surface pitting, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Constantius I, (A.D. 293-306), silver argenteus, Treveri mint, issued A.D. c.298-9, (3.22 g), obv. laureate head of Constantius I to right, around CONSTA NTIVS NC, rev. around VIRTVS MILITVM, club in exergue, the tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before gate of six turret enclosure, (cf.S.13955, RIC 117a, RSC.309c). Lightly toned, numerous scratches, nearly fine - fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
Galerius as Caesar, (A.D. 293-305), silver argenteus, Rome Mint, 7th officina, struck A.D. 295-7, (3.21 g), obv. laureate head to right, around MAXIMIA NVS CAES, rev. around PROVIDE NTIA AVGG, the tetrarchs sacrificing before a six-turreted enclosure, Z in exergue, (S.14243, RIC VI 35b[Z], RSC 183b). Attractive golden toning, very fine - good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $440
Maxentius, (A.D. 306-312), AE follis, Rome Mint, issued 310-311, (6.38 g), obv. laureate head to right of Maxentius, around [I]MP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, rev. CONSERV VRB SVAE around, R E P in exergue, Roma seated left within a hexastyle temple, H to left, (S.14988, RIC 258P). Even brown toning, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80