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Licinius I, (A.D. 308-324), AE follis, issued 312-3, Thessalonica Mint, (2.66 g), obv. Licinius laureate head right, around IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG, rev. Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, eagle at feet, IOVI CONSERVATORI , TS dot B in exergue, (S.15227, RIC 3B); Crispus, as Caesar, (A.D. 317-326), AE folles, London mint, issued A.D. 321-2, (3.19 g), obv. helmetedand cuirassed bust left, around CRISPVS NOBIL C, rev. around BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, altar with globe above inscribed VOTIS XX, in exergue PLON, (S.16727, RIC 230). Toning, good very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
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Crispus, (A.D. 316-326), AE follis, issued 325-6 as Caesar, Nicomedia Mint, (3.31 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to left of Crispus, around FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, rev. camp gate two turrets, six stone layers, star above, around PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS, MNB in exergue, (S.16807, RIC VII 122). Attractively toned with good silvering, extremely fine with a superb portrait.
Estimate $100
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Constantine II as Caesar, (A.D. 337-340), AE follis, issued 317, Heraclea Mint, (3.23 g), obv. laureate draped bust to left of Constantine II, holding globe, sceptre and mappa, around D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C, rev. camp gate with three turrets, no door, six stone layers, around PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS, in exergue MHTE, (S.16032, RIC 20 E). Deeply toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
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Constantine II, (A.D.337-340), AE follis, issued as Caesar, London mint, struck 323-324, (3.08 g), obv. helmeted and cuirassed to left, around CONSTANTINVS IVN N C, rev. globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX in three lines around BEAT TRANQLITAS, PLON in exergue, (S.17149, RIC 287). Dark patina, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), heavy silver siliqua, Siscia Mint issued A.D. c.340-350, (3.60 g), obv. diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to right, around CONSTANTI VS PF AVG, rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM around, Victory advancing left, holding two palm branches, mintmark, SIS dot in crescent, (cf.S.17814, cf.RIC 165, cf.RSC 234Ac). Attractive old cabinet toning, minor flan crack, extremely fine and extremely rare, possibly unique.
Estimate $2,000
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Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), silver siliqua, Arles Mint, issued c.353-355, (2.09 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Constantius II to right, around DN CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, rev. VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX in wreath, PCON in exergue, (S.17934, RIC 261, RSC 342-3r); another, (1.43 g), SCON in exergue, (S.19131, RIC 261, RSC 342). Toning, one with uneven flan, good very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), silver reduced siliqua, Lugdunum (Lyons) mint, issued 360-361, (2.01 g), obv. diademed bust of Constantius II to right, around D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, rev. Victory advancing to left with wreath, around VICTORIA DD NN AVG, in exergue LVG, (S.3997A, RIC 214, RSC 259a); Julian II, (A.D. 360-363) silver siliqua, Arles mint, (2.03 g), obv. bearded bust of Julian to right, D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG around, rev. VOT/ X/ MVLT/ XX in wreath, TCONST in exergue, (S.4070, RIC 309, RSC 148e). Both toned, nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Constantius II, (337-361 A.D.), silver siliqua, Sirmium Mint, struck 351-355 A.D.,(2.16 g), obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to right, around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue SIRM, (S.17936, RIC 68, C.342-3e). Toned, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), silver siliqua, Arles mint, issued c.353-355, (2.01 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Constantius II to right, around DN CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, rev. VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX in wreath, SCON in exergue, (S.17940, RIC 207, RSC 342) (illustrated); Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), silver siliqua, Lugdunum Mint, issued c.360, (2.17 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Julian II to right, around FL CL IVLI ANVS PP AVG, rev. VOTIS V MVLTIS X in wreath, LVG in exergue, (RIC 218, RSC 163a) (illustrated); Arcadius, (383-408), silver siliqua, Trier Mint, (1.16 g), obv. D N ARCADI VS P F AVG, pearled diademed draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma seated to left, TRPS in exergue, (S.-, RIC 95c, RSC 25); another, (0.84 g), Milan Mint, rev. Roma seated to left, MDPS in exergue, (S.20762, RIC 1227, RSC 27b). Toning, edge chips and some clipping, fine - good very fine, some scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), silver siliqua, Lyon mint, (2.02 g), obv. pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian to right, D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG around, rev. VOT / X / MVLT/ XX in wreath, SLVG dot in exergue, (S.19124, RIC VIII 234S var, RSC 163). Toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), silver siliqua, Arles mint, (2.18 g), obv. bearded bust of Julian to right, D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG around, rev. VOT / X / MVLT/ XX in wreath, [PCONST] in exergue, (S.19126, RIC 309, RSC 148e). Toned, slight flan crack, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), silver siliqua, Lyon mint, (1.77 g), obv. pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian to right, FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG around, rev. VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in wreath, LVG in exergue, (S.19130, RIC 218, RSC 163a). Flan crack from striking, attractively toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $120
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Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 1, Sirmium Mint, (8.70 g), issued 361-363, obv. around D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG, pearl diademed bust to right, rev. bull standing to right, two stars above, around SECVRITAS REIPVB, in exergue star BSIRM palm branch, (S.19152, RIC 107 B). Attractive dark green toning, mild surface pitting, good very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 1, Antioch mint, (9.08 g), issued 361-363, obv. around D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG, pearl diademed bust to right, rev. bull standing to right, two stars above, around SECVRITAS REIPVB, in exergue ANTA with branch either side, (S.4073, RIC 216, LRBC 2640). Attractive dark green toning, a few surface scratches, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 1, Antioch mint, (8.30 g), issued 361-363, obv. around D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG, pearl diademed bust to right, rev. bull standing to right, two stars above, around SECVRITAS REIPVB, in exergue ANTA with branch either side, (S.4073, RIC 216). Green toning, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 3, Siscia Mint, issued 362, (3.76 g), obv. helmeted and cuirassed bust of Julian to left, holding spear and shield, bust draped and cuirassed, around D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG, rev. VOT / X/ MVLT/ XX in laurel wreath, in exergue palm branch ASIS palm branch, (cf.S.19170, RIC 415). Dark patina, very fine - good very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
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Valens, (A.D. 364-378), silver siliqua, Treveri mint, issued A.D. c. 367-375 (1.84 g), obv. pearl-diademed head of Valens to right, around DN VALEN S PF AVG, rev. VRBS ROMA, Roma seated to left on throne holding spear and Victory on globe, TRPS. in exergue, (S.19675, RIC 27b, RSC.109c) (illustrated); another similar, (1.97 g); another, (1.91 g), Rome Mint, rev. VOT / V / MV.LT / X in wreath, RB below, (cf.S.19659, RIC IX 10c B). Toning, nearly fine - nearly very fine, the first with flan chip. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Gratian, (A.D. 367-383), silver siliqua, Trier mint, issued 368-375, (2.04 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Gratian to right, around DN GRATIA NVS PF AVG, rev. VRBS ROMA, Roma enthroned to left sitting on cuirass, holding Victory on globe, TRPS. in exergue, (S.19964, RIC 27f, RSC 86a); another similar, (1.84 g). Toning, nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine, the first with chipped flan. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Gratian, (A.D. 367-383), silver siliqua, Treveri mint, issued A.D. c.367-375, (1.96 g), obv. pearl-diademed head of Gratian to right, around DN GRATIA NVS PF AVG, rev. VRBS ROMA, Roma seated to left on cuirass holding spear and Victory on globe, TRPS. in exergue, (S.4134, RIC 46b, RSC.87a). Chipped edge, otherwise toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Theodosius I, (A.D. 379-395), AE centenionalis, issued 378-383, Constantinople Mint, (4.89 g), obv. helmeted, pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust to right of Theodosius I, around D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, rev. emperor standing on prow of galley, facing right, Victory seated at the helm in the stern, monogram to left, around GLORIA RO MANORVM, in exergue CONA, (cf.S.20478, RIC 52c). Hoard patination, good very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Theodosius I, (A.D. 379-395), silver siliqua, Trier mint, (1.61 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Theodosius to right, around [D]N THEODO SIVS PF A[VG], rev. VIRT[VS R]OMANORVM around, Roma seated left on cuirass holding Victory and reversed spear, TRPS in exergue, (S.20456, RIC 94b, RSC 57a). Toned, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Valentinian II, (A.D. 375-392), AE 3, (3.99 g), Heraclea Mint, struck 378-383, obv. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. GLORIA RO-MANORVM, emperor in military dress standing on galley, looking right, raising right hand, Victory at the helm, SMHB in exergue, (S.20258, RIC IX 11b). Toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Arcadius, (A.D. 383-408), silver siliqua, Trier Mint, issued 392-395, (1.36 g), obv. D N ARCADI VS P F AVG, pearled diademed draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma seated to left with Victory and spear, TRPS in exergue, (S.20761, RIC 106b). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Arcadius, (A.D. 383-408), AE 4, 14mm (1.19 g), Heraclea mint, 1st officina, struck 383, obv. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. VOT/V in wreath, SMHA in exergue, (S.-. RIC IX 18b1, LRBC 1963). Superb on large flan for issue, good very fine and rare for this coin.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Honorius, (A.D. 393-423), silver siliqua, Milan mint, (1.04 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Honorius to right, around DN HONORIVS S PF AVG, rev. VIRTVS RO MANORVM around, Roma enthroned to left, holding spear and Victory, MDPS in exergue, (S.20968, RIC 1228, RSC 59b) (illustrated); another similar, (1.10 g); Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), silver siliqua, Lyon Mint, (2.32 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Julian II to right, around FL CL IVLI ANVS AVG, rev. VOT X MVLT XX in wreath, SLVG in exergue, (S.19123, RIC 233, RSC 146b); another, (2.01 g), Arelate mint, rev. VOTIS V MVLTIS X in wreath, (S.19132, RIC 296, RSC 157c). Toning, a few edge chips, good - nearly extremely fine. (4) $$ Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Ancient Roman and Greek billon silver and AE issues of Diocletian (284-305 A.D.) and Maximianus (286-305 A.D.), various mints and types. Toning, fine - very fine. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Ancient Roman and provincial billon silver and AE issues, including Trajan; Faustina Junior; Hadrian; Crispina. Some cleaned, and toning, good fine - nearly very fine. (7)
Estimate $160
SOLD $130
Ancient Roman AE folles and quarter folles, (4th century), Maximinus II, Severus II, Maxentius, various mints. Toning, poor - nearly very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Ancient Roman AE issues, (4th centry A.D.), Constantine II (316-337) and Constantius II (324 - 337 A.D.), various mints and reverse types. Toning, fine - good very fine. (8)
Estimate $120
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Ancient Roman AE issues, (4th century A.D.), noted, Constans; Delmatius; Constantine II; Constantius II; Julian II; Magnentius; Jovian, various mints and reverse types. Fine - nearly very fine. (13)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120