Catalogue
Julian II as Caeser, (A.D. 360 - 363), silver siliqua, Arles Mint (1.89 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust right, around D N CL IVLIANVS AVG, rev. VOTIS V MVLTIS X within wreath, T CON in exergue (S.19132, RSC.157c); another, Arelate Mint (2.05 g), obv. pearl-diademed beaded bust righ, around D N FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG, rev. VOT/X/MVLT/XX within wreath, scorpion within medalillion at top, TCONST in exergue (cf.S.19126, RSC.148c) (illustrated). Very fine; good very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 1, Constantinople mint, (8.73 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 .CONSP**Q* palm branch, (S.19157, RIC 162) (illustrated); another (8.22 g), Antioch mint, (S.19162); rev. VOT/X/MVLT/XX in wreath, (S.19181); pre-reform coinage SPES REI PVBLICAE type Antioch mint (S.19091), another uncertain mint, another emperor spearing fallen horseman of an uncertain mint; Jovian (363-364), AE centenionalis, rev. VOT/V in wreath, Alexandria mint (S.19222) (illustrated); another VOT/V/MVLT/XX, Sirmium mint (S.19229); Magnus Maximus (383-388), AE 2 (maiorina), rev. Maximus raising female, Constantia/Arles mint? (S.20650). Mostly fine or better. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Jovian, (A.D. 363 - 364), AE, Hereclea Mint (8.20 g) (27 mm), obv. laureland rosette diademed, drapped and cuirassed bust right, around D N IOVIAN-VS PF AVG, rev. Jovian in military dress , holding labarum and Victory on globe, around VICTORIA ROMANRVM, HERAC B in exergue (S.19218, RIC VIII Hereclea 107). Well centred, dark green and brown, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Jovian, (A.D. 363 - 364), AE 3, Heraclea Mint (2.91 g), obv, pearl diademed and drapped bust left, around D N IOVIAN-VS P F AVH, rev. VOT V MVLT X within wreath (S.19231, RIC VIII, Hereclea III); another, Constantinople Mint, rev. VOT V within wreath (cf.S19219) (worn). Very fine - fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Procopius, (A.D. 365-366), AE 3, Constantinople mint, (3.35 g), obv. around D N PRO COPIVS P F AVG, laureate cuirassed bust to left of Procopius, rev. Procopius standing left with standard, around REPARATIO FEL TEMP, chi-rho monogram between in exergue CONS**D* dot, (S.19883) (illustration); another Nicomedia mint (S.19884). Dark green toning with oxidation and earthern inclusions, otherwise nearly very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Valens, (364-378), silver siliqua, Treveri mint, issued c.367-375 (2.25 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). Dark tone, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Valens, (364-378), silver siliqua, Rome mint, issued A.D. c.367-375 (1.89 g), obv. pearl-diademed head of Valens to right, around DN VALEN S PF AVG, rev. VOT V MVLT X all within wreath RB in exergue, (S.19687, RIC 10c, RSC 91h). Good very fine, with obverse marks, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Valens, (364-378), silver siliqua, Lugdunum mint, issued c.366 (2.04 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Valens to right, around DN VALEN S PF AVG, rev. RESTITV TOR REIP around, Valens in military dress standing facing, head right, holding standard and Victory on a globve, PLVG. in exergue, (S.19663, RIC 6, RSC.28c). Dark tone, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Gratian, (A.D. 367-383), silver siliqua, Trier mint, issued 368-375, (1.93 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). Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Gratian, (A.D. 367-383), silver siliqua, Treveri mint, issued A.D. c.367-375 (1.77 g), obv. pearl-diademed head of Gratian to right, around DN GRATIA NVS PF AVG, rev. VIRTVS RO MANORVM around, Roma enthroned facing, holding globe and reversed spear, TRPS in exergue, (S.19971, RIC 58a, RSC 56a). Grey tone, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Valentinian II, (A.D. 375-392), silver siliqua, Treveri mint, issued A.D. c.375-378 (2.09 gm), obv. pearl-diademed head of Valentinian II to right, around DN VALENTINI ANVS AVG, rev. VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma seated facing head left, holding Victory on globe and spear, TRPS in exergue, (S.4157, RIC 94a, RSC 61) (illustrated); Arcadius, (A.D. 383-408), silver siliqua, Trier Mint(?) issued 392-395, obv. traces D N ARCADI VS P F AVG, pearled diademed draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. traces VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma seated to left with Victory and spear, [TRPS]? in exergue, (S.20761, RIC 106b). Both heavily clipped, otherwise very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Theodosius I, (A.D. 379-395), silver siliqua, Trier mint, (1.53 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Theodosius to right, around DN THEODO SIVS PF AVG, rev. VIRTVS ROMANORVM around, Roma seated left on cuirass holding Victory and reversed spear, TRPS in exergue, (S.20456, RIC 94b, RSC 57a). Toned, flan crack, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Magnus Maximus, (A.D. 383-388), silver siliqua, Treveri Mint, (1.56 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust to right of Magnus Maximus, around D N MAG MAX IMVS PF AVG, rev. Roma seated facing head to left on throne holding globe and reversed spear, VIRTVS RO MANORVM around, TRPS in exergue, (S.20644, RIC 84b, RSC 20b). Deeply toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Eugenius, (392-394 A.D.), silver siliqua, Trier mint, (1.28 g), obv. diademed draped cuirassed bust right of Eugenius, D N EVGENIVS P F AVG, around, rev. VIRTVS ROM[ANORVM] Roma seated left on cuirass holding Victory on globe and reversed spear, TRPS in exergue (S.20688, RIC 106d RSC 14a). Dark tone, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Johannes, (A.D. 423 - 425), AE, Rome mint (1.17 g), obv. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing left, holding trophy over shoulder and dragging captive; christogram in left field (RMP. RIC X 1923; LRBC 838). Fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $450
Marcian, (A.D. 450 - 457) AE 4, Nicomedia Mint (0.83 g), obv. pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. Monogram; cross above, S below; all within wreath and NICO. (RIC X 555; LRBC 2469); another, Thessalonica Mint (0.87 g), obv. pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. Monogram; cross above, S below; all within wreath and CHES (S over retrograde C). (RIC X 535 var. LRBC 1879 var); another (0.81 g), worn and corroded. In Collector's envelopes with notes, poor - very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Ancient Roman AE issues, Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE As, Rome mint type, issued 42, (9.50 g), obv. bare head to left, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, rev. Minerva to right, helmeted and draped, hurling javelin and holding shield, SC in field, (S.1862, RIC 116, BMC 206, C.84); another, Celtic copy of a Claudius, AE sestertius, issued 41-42, (18.37 g), rev. Spes advancing left holding flower, (cf.S.1853, cf.RIC 99); another Claudius, issued 42, (9.26 g), rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA, S C across, Libertas standing right, (S.1860, RIC 13, C.47) (illustrated); another AE quadrans, struck 42 A.D., (2.15 g), obv. modius, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG, rev. SC with PON M TR P IMP P P COS II around, (S.1865, RIC 90, C.72). Mostly rough surfaces very good - nearly very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Roman coins, assorted lot, each in 2x2 holder, Domitian (81-96), silver denarius, cos rev. wolf and twins; Antoninius Pius (138-161), silver denarius, rev. Pax standing; base metal issues of Gallienus (253-268), Victoriatus (268-270) and Constantius, London Mint (S.3783). Very good - fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Roman Imperial, includes, Hadrian (A.D.117-138), AE As, Rome Mint (cf.S3674, RIC 796, C.166); Plautillia, denarius, cA.D.204 (cf.S.7065/6378, RIC 3504); Philip I (A.D.244-249) antoninianus, Rome Mint (cf.S.2580, RIC 51) another, antoninianus, Rome Mint (S.8930, RIC 62, RSC 50); Herennia Etruscilla (wife of Trajan Decius) base silver antoninianus (A.D.249-251) (S.9495, RIC 596, RSC 19); Numerian (A.D.283-284), billon antoninianus (S.12258, RIC 423, C.120). Very good - nearly fine. (9)
Estimate $220
Passed in
Ancient Roman Imperial, a selection of lower grade examples, includes, Sabina (A.D. 128 - 138), sestertius and dupondius; Faustina Senior (died A.D. 140/1), denarius (2, identified as, Cohen. 73a, 93); Faustina Junior (A.D 149 - 152), denarius (Cohen.44), sestertius and an as. In Collector's envelopes with notes a few with reference numbers, good - nearly fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Ancient Imperial Roman, a selection of lower grade issues, includes, Pertinax (A.D. 193) sestertius (corroded) (RIC. 20, Cohen.34) (illustrated); Diadumenian (A.D. 217 - 218) as (chipped flan); Elagabalus (A.D. 218 - 222), silver denrius; Severus Alexander (A.D 222 - 235), denarius, sestertius (2); Marcia Otacilia Severa (wife of Philip The Arab) (A.D. 244 - 249), sesterius (RIC.209a). In Collector's envelopes with notes, some with reference numbers, fair - nearly fine. (7)
Estimate $180
SOLD $160
Ancient Roman Imperial, lower grade examples, includes, Clodius Albinus (A.D. 193 - 195), sestertius (S.6151, RIC 54, C.49) (very worn); Macrinus (A.D. 217 - 218), dupondius, Trebonianus Gallus, antoninianus, sestertius (2). In Collector's envelopes with notes, some with reference numbers, fair - nearly fine. (5)
Estimate $60
SOLD $140
Ancient Imperial Roman, a selection of lower grade issues, includes, Philip I (A.D. 244 - 249), antoninianus (2), sestertius (2),as Philip II as Caesar (A.D. 244 - 247) sestertius, as; Trajan Decius (A.D. 249 - 151), semis, sestertius; Herennia Etruscilla (wife of Trajan Decius) (A.D. 249 - 251), silver antoninianus and billion antoninianus. In Collector's envelopes with notes, some with reference numbers, fair - very fine. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Ancient Roman Imperial, a selection of mid third century issues, includes, Valerian II, antoninianus; Saloninus (A.D. 255 - 259), silver antoniniani (2) (identified as Cohen. 31,64 ); Postumus (A.D. 259 - 268); billon antoninianus and sestertius; Victorinus, billon antoniniai (2); Macrianus (A.D. 260 - 261, billon antoninianus (identified as RIC.5); Quietus (A.D. 260-261, billon antoninianus (identified as Cohen.1b); Marius (A.D. 268) billon antoninianus (identified as RIC.17). In Collector's envelopes, some with reference numbers, very good - fine. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Ancient Roman Impirial, a selection of lower grade examples, Valerian (A.D. 253 - 260), antoniniani, (3.24 g) (identified as Cohen.188); another (4.37 g) (Cohen.17, RIC.72); another (2.91 g) (Cohen.255, RIC.262); billon antoninianus (damaged); Galliens (A.D. 253 - 268), silver antoninianus, (2.54 g) (Cohen.161); another (2.84 g) (Cohen.462); billon antoniniani (6); sestertius. In Collector's envelopes with notes, some with reference numbers, mostly worn, good - nearly fine. (13)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Roman, mid - late 3rd century A.D., a group of billon antoninianii in 2x2 holders, mostly very roughly described, containing Roman emperors Gallienus (8) and Valerian (1), various reverses. Mostly fine - very fine, with most retaining some silver surface. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Roman Antoniniani, Postumus (259-268), rev. PAX AVG, Pax with transverse spear, (S.10967) (Illustrated); Salonina, wife of Gallienus, rev. IVNO CON[SERVAT] N in right field, Juno standing left, (S.10639); Claudius II (268-270), rev. VIRTVS AVG, Mars standing left, with olive branch and spear (S.11383); Probus (276-282), rev. CLEMENTIA TEMP, Probus and Jupiter (S.11959); another FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left holding standard in each hand, (S.11981); Tacitus (275-276), rev. TEMPORVM FELICITAS, Felicitas standing left, (S.11817) (illustrated). Very fine - extremely fine, several scarce types. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Roman Imperial, mostly lower grade examples, includes, Quintillus, (A.D. 270), billon antoninianus; Aurelian, (A.D. 270 - 275), billon antoniniani (4); Severina, wife of Aurelian (A.D. 270 - 275), billon antoninianus (cf.S.11706, RIC 18, C.7) (illustrated). In Collector's envelopes with notes, very good - very fine. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Roman Imperial, mostly lower grade examples, includes, Vabalathus (A.D. 271 - 272), billon antoniniani (S.3192, RIC.381) (2); Tacitus, (A.D. 275 - 276), billon antoninianus; Florian (A.D. 276) billon antoninus (RIC.40, Cohen.83, S.3230); Carus (A.D. 282 - 283), billon antoniniani (2 one identified as S.3307, RIC.20, Cohen.93 [illustrated]). Very good - very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Roman Imperial, a small selection of billon antoninianii, includes, Numerian, (A.D. 283 - 285) (2, one identified as RIC.377, Cohen.107); Carinus (A.D. 283 - 285); Dioletian, (A.D. 284 - 305); Carausius, (A.D. 287 -293) (both poor). In Collector's envelopes with notes, poor - good fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100