Catalogue
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
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, (21.19 g), issued 247-9, obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Annona standing left, modius at feet, holding corn ears and cornucopia, around ANNONA AVGG, S C across the field, (S.8990, RIC 168a, C.26). Deep green and brown patina, good very fine with an attractive portrait.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (22.28 g), obv. laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP M IVL PHILLIPPVS AVG, rev. SECVRIT ORBIS, Securitas seated left holding sceptre, SC in exergue, (S.9018, RIC 190, C.216). Toned, nearly extremely fine, rare in this condition.
Estimate $250
Passed in
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-245, (18.64 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); Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 243-4, (17.15 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). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Otacilia Severa, (wife of Philip I), (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.36 g), obv. diademed draped bust to right on crescent, around M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, rev. Concordia seated left, holding double cornucopiae and patera, around CONCORDIA AVGG, (S.9147, RIC 125c, RSC 4). Old toning, struck on an uneven flan, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, (A.D.244-249), silver antoninianus, probably Antioch mint, (3.90 g), obv. diademed draped bust to right, M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, rev. IVNO CONSERVAT, Juno veiled standing left, holding patera and sceptre, (S.9152, RIC 127); Herennia Etruscilla (wife of Trajan Decius), (A.D. 249-251), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 250, (4.21 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). Toning, nearly extremely fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, (246-248 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (4.23 g), obv. diademed bust to right of Otacilia Severa, draped on a crescent, OTACIL SEVERA AVG around, rev. PIETAS AVGVSTAE around, Pietas standing to left, raising right hand and holding box of perfume, (S.9158 RIC 130 (Philip I), C.43) (illustrated); another, (3.92 g), rev. Concordia seated left, holding double cornucopiae and patera, around CONCORDIA AVGG, (S.9147, RIC 125c, RSC 4); another, (4.09 g), rev. Pudicitia seated left, around PVDICITIA AVG, (S.9159, RIC 123a, RSC 53). Toning, nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, (248 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (4.34 g), 4th officina, obv. diademed bust to right of Otacilia Severa, draped on a crescent, OTACIL SEVERA AVG around, rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, Hippopotamus standing to right, raising head, in exergue IIII, (Cf.S.9160 RIC 116b (Philip I), C.64). Large flan, toned with mild surface pitting, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Philip II as Caesar, (A.D. 247-249), AE sestertius, (15.11 g), obv. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, bare headed draped bust to right of Philip, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing right holding globe and spear, SC across field, (S.9250, RIC 255a, C.55). Dark patina, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Philip II, (247-249 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 248 A.D., Rome Mint, (4.28 g), obv. radiate head right, around IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. LIBERALITAS AVGG III around, Philips I & II seated left on curule chairs distributing cash, (S.9265, RIC 230, C.17); another, (4.42 g), rev. Philip standing left holding globe and spear, (S.9240, RIC 218d, RSC 48). Attractive toning, nearly extremely fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Philip II, (247-249 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 248 A.D., Rome Mint, (4.28 g), obv. radiate head right, around IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. PAX AETERNA around, Pax standing left holding branch and sceptre, (S.9266, RIC 231c, C.23) (illustrated); another, (4.28 g), rev. Philip standing left holding globe and sceptre, PRINCIPI IVVENT around, (S.9240, RIC 218d, RSC 48); another, (3.84 g), rev. Philips I & II seated left on curule chairs distributing cash, (S. 9265, RIC 230, RSC 17). Toning, good very fine or better, scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Philip II, (247-249 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 248 A.D., Rome Mint, (3.52 g), obv. radiate head right, around IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, Goat walking to left, in exergue III, (S.9273, RIC 224, C.72) (illustrated); another, (3.35 g), rev. Jupiter standing left with thunderbolt and spear, (S.9238, RIC 213, RSC 13) (illustrated); another, (4.51 g), rev. Philip standing left holding globe and spear, (S.9240, RIC 218d, RSC 48). Toning, very fine - extremely fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Trajan Decius, (A.D. 249-251), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (4.45 g), obv. radiate draped bust to right, around IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, rev. Genius standing to left holding cornucopiae, standard to right, around GENIVS EXERC ILLYRICIANI, (S.9374, RIC 16c, RSC 49). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80