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Hostilian as Caesar, (A.D. 251), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (15.19 g), obv. bare headed bust of Hostilian to right, around C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, rev. Apollo seated to left, holding a branch and resting elbow on lyre, around PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, around, S C in exergue, (S.9573, RIC 215a, C.31). Attractive dark brown patina, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Trebonianus Gallus, (A.D. 251-253), silver antoninianus, Antioch mint, Officina III, (4.37 g), obv. radiate draped bust to right, around IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG, three dots below bust, rev. Roma seated left on shield, Victory on globe in right hand, spear in left hand, around ROMAE AETERNAE AVG, three dots in exergue, (S.9647, RIC IV Part III 89v, RSC 107-108). Toned, mild surface pitting, very fine - good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Trebonianus Gallus, (A.D. 251-253), silver antoninianus, Antioch mint, (5.16 g), obv. radiate draped bust to right, around IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG, rev. Emperor on horseback holding sceptre and raising right hand, around ADVENTVS AVG, (S.9622, RIC 79, RSC 2-3) (illustrated); another, (3.60 g), rev. Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil from face and holding transverse sceptre, PVDICITIA AVG around, (S.9646, RIC 88, RSC 104). Toning, very fine - good very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Trebonianus Gallus, (251-253 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 251-253 A.D., Rome or Milan Mint, (5.39 g), obv. radiate bust draped and cuirassed to right, around IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG, rev. IVNO MARTIALIS around, Juno seated left, holding corn ears and transverse sceptre; (S.9631, RIC 35, RSC 46); another, Antioch Mint, (4.82 g), rev.hexastyle temple, Roma seated within, around, SAECVLVM NOVVM, four dots below, (S.9648, RIC 91, RSC 111). Toning, good very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Trebonianus Gallus, (A.D. 251-253), silver antoninianus, Milan mint, (4.16 g), issued 252, obv. radiate draped bust to right, around IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG, rev. Libertas standing left, leaning on column, holding pileus and sceptre, around LIBERTAS AVGG, (S.9635, RIC 39, RSC 67) (illustrated); another, (3.73 g), rev. Juno seated left holding corn-ears and transverse sceptre, (S.9631, RIC 34, RSC 46); another similar, (3.72 g); another, (3.57 g), rev. Pietas standing left raising both hands, altar at feet, around PIETAS AVGG, (S.9643, RIC 41, RSC 76). Toning, very fine - nearly extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Trebonianus Gallus, (251-253 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 251-253 A.D., Rome Mint, (3.42 g), obv. radiate bust draped and cuirassed to right, rev. PIETAS AVGG around, Pietas, veiled, standing left, raising both hands, (S.9642, RIC 42) (illustrated); another, (3.32 g), rev. LIBERTAS AVG around, Libertas standing left holding pileus and sceptre, (S.9634, RIC 39); Gordian III, (A.D.238-244), silver antoninianus, (4.08 g), obv. radiate draped bust right, rev. VICTOR AETER around, Victory standing left with palm, resting shield on captive at foot, (S.8662, RIC 154). Attractive toning, extremely fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $180
SOLD $200
Trebonianus Gallus, (A.D. 251-253), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (15.25 g), obv. laureate bust of Trebonianus Gallus to right, around [IMP] CAES C V[IBIV]S TREBO[NIANV]S GALLVS AVG, rev. Salus standing left beside serpent entwined altar, holding sceptre and patera, around [SA]LVS AVGG, S C across field, (S.9679, RIC 122a, C.119). Deep green patina, struck on a square flan, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Volusian, son of Trebonianus Gallus, (A.D. 251-253), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (3.54 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, rev. Volusian as Genius of the Senate standing left, holding branch and sceptre, around PM TRP IIII COS II, (S.9762, RIC 140, RSC 92) (illustrated); another, Antioch Mint, (3.47 g), obv. radiate draped bust right, four dots below, rev. Uberitas standing left holding purse and cornucopiae, four dots in exergue, (cf.S.9772, RIC 237, RSC 125) (illustrated); another, (3.31 g), rev. Concordia standing half left, holding patera and cornucopiae, around CONCORDIA AVGG, (S.9742, RIC 167, RSC 20); another, (3.98 g), rev. Virtus standing half left, holding spear and resting on shield, around VIRTVS AVGG, (S.9778, RIC 186, RSC 135). Toned, very fine - nearly extremely fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Volusian, son of Trebonianus Gallus, (251-253 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (3.10 g), obv. radiate bust draped and cuirassed to right, rev. P M TR P IIII COS II around, Emperor standing holding patera and a short transverse sceptre, sacrificing over a tripod, (S.9763, RIC 141) (illustrated); another, (3.30 g), rev. CONCORDIA AVGG, Concord standing left with double cornucopiae, (S.9742, RIC 167); Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, (3.61 g), rev. AETERNITATI AVG around, Sol, radiate, standing left with globe, (S.8603, RIC 83); Trebonianus Gallus, (A.D. 251-253), antoninianus, (3.38 g), rev. SALVS AVGG around, Salus standing left, feeding serpent coiled around altar, and holding sceptre, (S.9649, RIC 46a). Toning, nearly extremely fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Volusian, (A.D. 251-253), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (4.08 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, rev. Salus standing right, feeding serpent held in arms, around SALVS AVGG, (S.9769, RIC 184, RSC 118) (illustrated); another, (3.87 g), rev. Concordia standing half left, holding patera and cornucopiae, around CONCORDIA AVGG, (S.9742, RIC 167, RSC 20) (illustrated); another, (3.31 g), rev. VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing left holding purse and cornucopiae, (S.9772, RIC 237a, RSC 125); another, (3.79 g), rev. rev. Felicitas standing half left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around FELICITAS PVBL, (S.9746, RIC 205, RSC 32). Toning, nearly very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Volusian, (A.D. 251-253), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, (20.26 g), obv. laureate bust draped to right of Volusian, around IMP CAE C VIB [VOLVS]IANO AVG, rev. Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae, around C[ONCORDIA AV]GG, S C below, (S.9785, RIC 250a, C.26). Dark green patina, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Valerian, (A.D. 253-260), antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 255, (2.84 g), obv. radiate bust draped and cuirassed to right, around IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, rev. Victory standing left holding wreath and palm, VICTORIA AVGG around, (S.9985, RIC 125, RSC 230). Light toning, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Valerian I, (c.257 A.D.), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, (3.75 g), obv. radiate bust of Valerian I, draped and cuirassed to right, around IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, rev. APOLINI PROPVG around, Apollo standing right drawing bow, (S.9926, RIC 74, RIC 25) (illustrated); another, (3.19 g), rev. Sol walking left, holding whip, (S.9950, RIC 12, RSC 143a); another, (3.03 g), rev. Providentia standing left holding rod and cornucopia, (S.9964, RIC 113, RSC 175); Valerian II, (A.D. 253-255), silver antoninianius, Rome Mint, (2.54 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES, rev. around PIETAS AVG, sacrificial implements, (S.10733, RIC 20, RSC 50). Toning, fine - good very fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Valerian, (A.D. 253-260), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint (2.84 g), obv. radiate and draped bust to right, around IMP C LIC VALERIANVS AVG, rev. FIDES MILITVM, Fides Militum standing left holding two standards, (S.9938, RIC 89, RSC 71) (illustrated); another, (2.57 g), rev. Sol standing left raising globe and right hand, (S9950, RIC 13, RSC 5); another, Antioch Mint, (3.56 g), rev. Valerian and Gallienus standing facing each other, resting hands on shields between them, two spears behind, (S.9926 RIC 277, RIC 169); another, (3.21 g), rev. RESTITVT ORIENTIS around, the Orient, turreted, standing right, presenting wreath to Valerian, in military attire, standing left, holding spear, (S.9967, RIC 287, RSC 189). Toning, nearly very fine - good very fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Valerian, (A.D. 253-260), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint (4.14 g), obv. radiate and draped bust to right, around IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, rev. VICTORIA AVGG, Victory standing left holding wreath and palm, (S.9985, RIC 125, RSC 230) (illustrated); another, Samosata Mint, (3.61 g), rev. two Victories holding shield inscribed SC, palm tree behind, (S.9966, RIC 294, cf.RSC 279) (illustrated); another, (3.08 g), rev. Diana advancing right holding torch with two hands, (S.9937, RIC 213, RSC 61); another, (3.53 g), rev. around DEO VOLKANO, Vulcan standing to left with hammer and pincers in temple of four columns (S.9934, RIC 5, RSC 50c). Toning, good fine - good very fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Valerian, (A.D. 253-260), silver antoninianus, Mediolanum Mint, (3.37 g), (A.D. 257), obv. radiate and draped bust right, around IMP VALERIANVS P AVG, rev. VIRTVS AUG, soldier standing left holding Victory, shield and spear in other hand, (cf.S.9992, RIC 266, cf.RSC 257); Divus Valerian II, (died A.D.258), silver antoninianus (2.24 g), Consecration issue, Rome Mint, obv. DIVO VALERIAN[O CAES], radiate and draped bust right, rev. [CONS]ECRATIO, Eagle standing left, head up, (S.10605, RIC 8, RSC 2. Toning, nearly fine - good very fine, the second rare. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Valerian I, (A.D. 253-260), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (20.50 g), obv. laureate bust of Valerian to right, around legend IMP C P LIC [VALERIA]NVS P F AVG, rev. Liberalitas standing to left, holding cornucopiae and tessera, LIBERALI[TAS] AVGG around, S C across field, (cf.S.10015, RIC 165, C.110). Attractive brown patina, struck on a square flan, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Divus Valerian Junior, (A.D. 258), base silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.41 g) obv. radiate cuirassed bust to right of Valerian Junior, around DIVO CAES VALERIANO, rev. altar enclosure with double panelled doors with flames from top of altar, CONSECRATIO around, (S.10608, RIC 24, RSC 13). Toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $240
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
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