Catalogue
Maximinus I, (A.D. 235-238), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.58 g), issued April - Dec 235, obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right of Maximinus, rev. P M TR P P P, Maximinus to left between two military standards holding a spear, (S.8311, RIC 1, RSC 46) (illustrated); another, (2.93 g), rev. VICTORIA AVG around, Victory running to right, holding wreath and palm over left shoulder, (S.8317, RIC 16, BMC 105-7, RSC 99a). Toning, good very fine - nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Maximinus I, (235-236 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (2.85 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) (illustrated); another, (2.40 g), rev. Maximinus to left between two military standards holding a spear, (S.8312, RIC 3, RSC 55). Toned, good very fine - nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Maximinus I, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (23.72 g), obv. laureate bust of Maximinus to right, around IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing to left, with globe at feet, S C across field, (S.8337, RIC 61, C.80). Deep brown patina, good very fine with a strong portrait, lightly tooled on the reverse, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Maximinus I, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (16.11 g), issued 235, obv. laureate bust draped and cuirassed of Maximinus I to right, around IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, rev. LIBERALITAS AVG, around, S C across, Liberalitas standing left holding abacus and cornucopiae, (S.8329, RIC 49, C.21) (illustrated); Trajan Decius, (A.D. 249-251), AE sestertius, issued 250-1, Rome mint, (14.16 g), obv. laureate bust to right, around IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, rev. the two Pannoniae standing side by side, each holding standard, [PA]NNO[NIAE] around, S C across, (S.9407, RIC 124a, C.87). Brown toning, good fine - nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Gordian II, Africanus, (A.D. 238), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. March - April 38, (3.38 g), obv. laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian II to right, IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG around, rev. Virtus standing to left, with hand on shield, leaning left on spear, around VIRTVS AVGG, (S.8467, RIC 3, RSC 14, BMC 30). Lightly toned, good very fine or better and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $4,200
Balbinus, (238 A.D.), AE sestertius, (18.17 g), obv. laureate draped cuirassed bust right, around IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, rev. around [LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM], in exergue S C, Balbinus, Pupienus and Gordian III seated on raised platform, behind them, a soldier standing with spear, before them Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae, a citizen mounting steps to receive the largesse, (S. 8495, RIC 14, RSC 13, BMC 5). Light green patina, surface roughness, nearly fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Pupienus, (238 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (5.06 g), obv. radiate bust to right of Pupienus draped and cuirassed seen from behind, around IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, rev. AMOR MVTVVS AVGG around, two clasped hands, (S.8517, RIC 9a, BMC 77-79, C.1). Lightly toned, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $800
Pupienus, (A.D. 238), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.34 g), issued May - July A.D. 238, obv. bearded Pupienus laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG. rev. Felicity standing to left, holding caduceus and long sceptre, around P M TR P COS II P P, (S.8527, BMC 52, RIC 6, RSC 26). Toned, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $550
Gordian III (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 239, (4.99 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). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, (4.91 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, (S.8604, RIC 35, RSC 50) (illustrated); another, (4.79 g), rev. Fides standing with standard and sceptre, (S.8609, RIC 1, RSC 86); another, (4.40 g), rev. Providentia standing left holding globe and sceptre, (S.8634, RIC 18, RSC 196); another, (4.01 g), rev. VIRTVS AVG around, Virtus standing left, (S.8668, RIC 6, RSC 381); another, (4.29 g), rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVG, (S.8600, RIC 34, RSC 17); denarius, (2.80 g), rev. rev. Salus standing to right, feeding snake held in her arms, around SALVS AVGVSTI, (S.8681, RIC 129A, C.325). Toning, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (6).
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (4.16 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, rev. LIBERALITAS AVG II around, Liberalitas standing left, (S.8619, RIC 36, RSC 130) (illustrated); another, (5.59 g), rev. IOVI STATORI around, Jupiter standing facing, (S.8615, RIC 84, RSC 109); another, (4.73 g), rev. FORTVNA REDVX around, Fortuna seated to left, no wheel under seat, (S.8612, RIC 210, RSC 98a); another, (4.73 g), rev. Pax standing holding olive branch and sceptre, (S.8627, RIC 3, RSC 173); another, (3.75 g), rev. Gordian standing right holding spear and globe, (S.8659, RIC 216, RSC 319); another, (4.94 g), rev. Providentia standing left holding sceptre and globe, (S.8655, RIC 4, RSC 302). Toning, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (6.22 g), obv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, Gordian standing before, (S.8614, RIC 2, RSC 105) (illustrated); another, (4.38 g), rev. CONCORDIA MILIT, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, (S.8606, RIC 65, RSC 62); another, (3.29 g), rev. Providentia standing left holding a globe and transverse sceptre, (S.8634, RIC 18, RSC 196); another, (3.93 g), rev. Gordian standing left holding patera and sceptre, (cf.S.8637, RIC 37, RSC 210); another, (3.02 g), rev. Felicitas standing to left holding caduceus and cornucopia, around FELICIT TEMP, (S.8607, RIC 140, RSC 71); denarius, (2.78 g), rev. rev. SECVRITAS PVBLICA around, Securitas seated to left, holding head and sceptre, (S.8682, RIC 130, RSC 340). Toning, good fine - nearly extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, (4.19 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. MARS PROPVG, Mars standing to right, holding spear and shield, (S.8623, RIC 145, RSC 155) (illustrated); another, (4.04 g), rev. Jupiter standing right with sceptre and thunderbolt, (S.8615, RIC 84, RSC 109); another, (4.47 g), rev. rev. LIBERALITAS AVG II around, Liberalitas standing left, (S.2439, RIC 36, RSC 130); another, (4.46 g), rev. Gordian standing right with globe and spear, (S.8650, RIC 93, RSC 266); another, (4.72 g), rev. AETERNITATI AVG, Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe in left hand, (S.8672, RIC 111, RSC 39); denarius, (2.78 g), rev. Venus standing to left, holding helmet and sceptre and resting on shield, around VENVS VICTRIX, (S.8683, RIC 131, RSC 347). Toning, good very fine - nearly extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 240, (3.85 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. Gordian standing left holding wand and patera over altar, around P M TR P II COS P P, (S.8637, RIC 37, RSC 210) (illustrated); another, (3.73 g), rev. Jupiter standing with sceptre and thunderbolt held over Gordian standing to left, (S.8631, RIC 16, RSC 189). Toning, very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 240-244, (3.64 g), obv. radiate bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Providentia standing to left, holding baton and sceptre, around PROVIDENTIA AVG, (S.8655, RIC 150, RSC 299) (illustrated); another, (4.35 g), rev. Victory advancing to left holding a wreath and palm, (S.8635, RIC 19, RSC 199); another, (4.47 g), rev. IOVI STATORI around, Jupiter standing facing, (S.8615, RIC 84, RSC 109); another, (4.11 g), rev. LIBERALITAS AVG II around, Liberalitas standing left, (S.2439, RIC 36, RSC 130); another, (4.21 g), rev. Gordian in military dress right holding spear and globe, (S.8646, RIC 92, RSC 253); another, (5.13 g), rev. Victory standing left with palm and shield, captive at feet, (S.8663, RIC 156, RSC 353). Toning, very fine - nearly extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 241, (4.26 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, rev. ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated to left, holding Victory and sceptre, (S.8658, RIC 70, RSC 314) (illustrated); another, (4.41 g), rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVG, (S.8600, RIC 34, RSC 17); another, (3.80 g), rev. Gordian standing right holding spear and globe, (S.8659, RIC 216, RSC 319); another, (5.48 g), rev. ORIENS AVG, Sol standing to left, holding globe and raising hand, (S.8626, RIC 213, RSC 167); another, (4.12 g), rev. VIRTVS AVG around, Virtus standing to left holding branch and spear, shield at feet, (S.8669, RIC 71, RSC 388); denarius, (3.04 g), rev. PIETAS AVGVSTI around, Pietas standing to left. raising both both hands, (S.8677, RIC 127, RSC 69). Toning, very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 240, (3.97 g), obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate draped bust to right of Gordian III, rev. P M TR P III COS P P, Gordian on horseback to left holding sceptre, (S.8678, RIC 81, RSC 234). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver denarius, (3.49 g), issued in 241, obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureated bust draped and cuirassed to right, rev. LAETITIA AVG N, Laetitia standing left holding wreath and anchor, (S.8675, RIC 113, C.120) (illustrated); antoninianus, (4.37 g), rev. Concordia seated left with parera and cornucopia, (S.8604, RIC 35, RSC 30); another, (4.57 g), rev. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.8612, RIC 143, RSC 97); another, (4.39 g), rev. VIRTVS AVG around, Virtus standing to left holding branch and spear, shield at feet, (S.8669, RIC 71, RSC 388); another, (3.24 g), rev. Gordian standing left holding patera over altar, (S.8642, RIC 69); another, (4.16 g), rev. Pax standing holding olive branch and sceptre, (S.8627, RIC 3, RSC 173). Toning, very fine - nearly extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
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 $320
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, (18.90 g), issued 241-242, 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 IIII COS II P P, S C across, (S.8731, RIC 306a, C.254). Even dark patina, mild surface pitting, very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, (4.03 g), Rome mint, issued 245, obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Philip on horseback holding spear and raising right hand, around ADVENTVS AVGG, (S.8916, RIC 26b, RSC 3) (illustrated); another, (4.78 g), rev. Aequitas standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVGG, (S.8918, RIC 27b, RSC 9); another, (3.61 g), rev. Liberalitas standing to left holding abacus and cornucopiae, around LIBERALITAS AVGG II, (S.8937, RIC 38b, RSC 87); another, (3.05 g), rev. hexastyle temple with statue of Roma within, (S.8963, RIC 25b, RSC 198). Toning, nearly very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (3.45 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Annona standing half left before modius, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, around ANNONA AVGG, (S.8922, RIC 28c, RSC 25) (illustrated); another, (3.62 g), rev. cippus inscribed COS III, around SAECVLARES AVGG, (S.8961, RIC 24c, RSC 193) (illustrated); another, (4.56 g), rev. FIDES EXERCITVS around, Fides standing left holding vexillum and standard, (S.8929, RIC 61, RSC 49); another, (3.41 g), rev. Securitas seated to left, holding sceptre and propping head on left hand, around SECVRIT ORBIS, (S.8966, RIC 48b, RSC 215). Toning, very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (4.09 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Nobilitas standing to right, holding sceptre and globe, officina letter in left field, around NOBILITAS AVGG, (S.8938, RIC 8, RSC 98) (illustrated); another, (4.41 g), rev. Philip I and II riding horses right, each raising hand and holding spear, around VIRTVS AVGG E, (S.8976, RIC 10, RSC 241a) (illustrated); another, (4.24 g), rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around P M TR P IIII COS II P P, (S.8946, RIC 4, RSC 136); another, (3.84 g), rev. Securitas seated to left, holding sceptre and propping head on left hand, around SECVRIT ORBIS, (S.8966, RIC 48b, RSC 215). Toning, very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, issued 247, (2.95 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around P M TR P III COS II P P, (S.8944, RIC 3, RSC 124) (illustrated); another, (4.22 g), rev. FELICITAS IMPP within wreath, (S.8926, RIC 60, RSC 39) (illustrated); another, (3.77 g), rev. Victory walking right with palm and wreath, (S.8969, RIC 49b); another, (3.92 g), rev. rev. Spes advancing to left, holding flower and lifting skirt, around SPES PVBLICA, (S.9245, RIC 221, RSC 84). Toning, very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, issued 245-7, (3.82 g), rev. Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear, shield at side, around ROMAE AETERNAE, (S.8952, RIC 44b, RSC 165) (illustrated); another, (5.21 g), rev. Laetitia standing left holding wreath and rudder, (S.8935, RIC 36b, RSC 79) (illustrated); another, (3.65 g), rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, She wolf standing to left, suckling the twins, (S. 8957, RIC 15, C.178); another, (4.19 g), rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around P M TR P IIII COS II P P, (S.8946, RIC 4, RSC 136) . Toning, very fine - nearly extremely fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, issued 245-7, (4.03 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear, shield at side, around ROMAE AETERNAE, (S.8952, RIC 44b, RSC 165); Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 240, (2.73 g), obv. laureate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Venus standing to left, holding helmet and sceptre and resting on shield, around VENVS VICTRIX, (S.8683, RIC 131, RSC 347) (illustrated). Toning, good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Philip I, (244-249 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (4.60 g), obv. radiate head of Philip to right, around IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, She wolf standing to left, suckling the twins, (S. 8957, RIC 15, C.178) (illustrated); another, (6.02 g), rev. FIDES EXERCITVS around, four standards one of which is a legionary eagle, (S.8930, RIC 62, RSC 50) (illustrated); another, (3.92 g), rev. Virtus standing right holding spear and shield, (S.8977, RIC 71, RSC 243); another, (3.38 g), rev. Pax walking left with branch and sceptre, (S.8940, RIC 42, RSC 109). Toning, nearly very fine - extremely fine, the standards reverse a very scarce type. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Philip I, (244-249 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 249 A.D., (3.88 g), obv. radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip right, rev. Antelope walking to left, around SAECVLARES AVGG, UI in exergue (S.8959, RIC 21, C.189) (illustrated); another, (3.75 g), rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around P M TR P IIII COS II P P, (S.8946, RIC 4, RSC 136) (illustrated); another, (3.66 g), rev. Philip seated on curule chair holding globe and sceptre, (S.8943, RIC 2b, RSC 120); another, (5.00 g), rev. Victory walking right with palm and wreath, (S.8969, RIC 49b). Toning, very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (3.70 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. temple of six columns, in centre, statue half left, holding sceptre, around SAECVLVM NOVVM, (S.2574, RIC 25b, RSC 198) (illustrated); another, (4.27 g), rev. Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear, shield at side, around ROMAE AETERNAE, (S.8952, RIC 44b, RSC 165) (illustrated); another, (3.74 g), rev. Aequitas standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVGG, (S.8918, RIC 27b, RSC 9); another, (3.99 g), rev. Virtus standing right holding spear and leaning on shield, (S.8977, RIC 71, RSC 243). Toning, good very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.87 g), obv. radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Virtus seated left on cuirass holding branch and spear, around VIRTVS AVG, (S.8975, RIC 53, RSC 240) (illustrated); another, (3.90 g), rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around FELICITAS TEMP, (S.8928, RIC 31, RSC 43) (illustrated); another, (3.26 g), rev. AETERNITAS AVGG around, elephant walking to the left, bearing driver who holds goad and wand, (S.8921, RIC 58, C.17); another, (3.18 g), rev. Aequitas standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVGG, (S.8918, RIC 27b, RSC 9). Toning, nearly very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160