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Procopius, (A.D. 365-366), AE 3, Constantinople mint, (3.51 g), obv. around D N PRO [COPIVS P]F AVG, laureate cuirassed bust to left of Procopius, rev. Procopius standing left with standard, around REPARATI O FEL [TEMP], 'chi-rho' symbol to right of reverse, in exergue CONS[..], (S.19877, RIC 18). Minor break in edge, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $250
Passed in
Gratian, (367-383 A.D.), AE, various issues mostly issued with different reverses, Siscia mint (2.28 g), RIC 14c type xxxvii; (2.54 g), RIC 14c, type xvii; (2.78 g), RIC 15c, type xi; (4.90 g), RIC 26a, type 8 (illustrated); (1.17 g), RIC 31a, type 1; (5.22 g), RIC 26a, type 2; (1.65 g), RIC 31a, uncertain type; Valentinian II, (375-392 A.D.), Constantinople mint, (1.36 g), RIC 63a; Siscia mint, (1.70 g), RIC 38a; another (2.02 g), RIC 27b; another (4.71 g), RIC 26b; Alexandria mint, (4.95 g) (illustrated), RIC 15a; Aquileia mint, (1.46 g), RIC 19a; Antioch mint, (5.76 g), RIC 42c [Pl.XIV,13]; Cyzicus mint, (0.88 g), RIC 26a; Mostly fine - extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Aelia Flaccilla, wife of Theodosius I, (d. A.D.386), AE 2, Alexandria Mint, (4.75 g), obv. diademed bust of Aelia Flaccilla to right, around AEL FLAC CILLA AVG, rev. Flacilla standing facing, around SALVS REIPVBLICAE, ALEB in exergue, (S.20622, RIC 17) (illustrated); Theodosius I, (A.D. 379-395), AE 2, Antioch Mint, (RIC 40d, 47, 47c, 56c); Cyzicus Mint, (RIC 26a, 26b); Arcadius (383-408), AE 2, Antioch Mint, (RIC 67d[2]); Cyzicus Mint, (RIC 20d, 26c); Honorius, (A.D. 393-423), AE 2, Nicomedia Mint, (RIC 46c, 63[2]); uncertain mint, possibly Antioch, rev. three emperors, (cf.RIC 153). Toning, nearly fine - good very fine, some rare. (14)
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
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 $70
Ancient Roman coins, AE dupondii and asses including Nero (A.D. 54-68), AE As, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 67, (8.87 g), obv. bare head of Nero to right, globe at point of bust, around IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERM, rev. S C across, Victory flying left holding shield inscribed SPQR, (cf.S.1976) (illustrated); other asses include Titus, rev. Spes (S.2550) (pitted reverse); Domitian, rev. Fides (S.2804); Marcus Aurelius, rev. Mars advancing right, (S.5071); Commodus (2) rev. Pax (cf.S.5825) and rev. Minerva (cf.S.5870, RIC 592) very rare; Severus Alexander,rev. Aequitas, (S.8073); Dupondii include Trajan, rev. trophy, (S.3224); Antoninus Pius, rev. decastyle temple, (S.4282); Caracalla, rev. Providentia, (S.6973). Mostly fine, a few with surface roughness, several scarce. (10)
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Ancient Roman bronze coins, sestertii and fractions of Vespasian (3) AE asses (S.2356, 2362) a dupondius rev. Victory to left (S.2353) (illustrated), Julia Domna (2) (S.6626, 6641), Septimius Severus AE dupondius rev. Africa (S.6448); Clodius Albius AE as (S.6155); Geta (S.7227). Several with green patination, very good - nearly very fine. (8)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Ancient Roman AE issues, sestertii (2), dupondii (2), including, Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 96, (10.79 g), obv. radiate head to right, rev. Fortuna standing to left with rudder and cornucopiae, FORTVNA [AVGVST] around, SC across, (S.3057, RIC 61, C.62) (illustrated); Trajan, (A.D.117-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 103-111, (20.93 g), obv. laureate bust of Trajan to right, drapery on far shoulder, rev. single span bridge with tower at each end traces of SPQR OPTI[MO PRIN]CIPI, boat below, S C in exergue, (S.3207, RIC 569, BMC 849, C.542); Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), AE dupondius, (c.163-164), AE 25, (12.98 g), obv. radiate head right, rev. Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy, (S.5396, C 227. BMC 1123. RIC 1382); Trebonianus Gallus, (A.D. 251-253), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (11.70 g), obv. laureate bust of Trebonianus Gallus to right, around with parts of legend IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG, rev. Virtus standing left, holding shield set on ground and reversed spear, (S.9682, RIC 126a, C.134). Very good - fine, all in flips with collector's descriptions. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Ancient Roman AE issues, including Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE as, Rome mint, issued 100, (12.62 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, rev. Victory standing to left, holding palm branch and shield, (S.3242, RIC 417, cf.C.628, BMC 740) (illustrated); anotgher similar, (13.20 g), (RIC 395); Domitian, as Caesar under Vespasian, AE As, issued 73-74 A.D., (9.08 g), obv. laureate head right, rev. Victory walking right, holding palm, and crowning standard with wreath, (possible mule with Vespasian RIC 333); Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 96, (10.73 g), obv. laureate head right, rev. clasped hands, (cf.S.3061, RIC 53, C.17); Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (26.06 g), Rome mint, struck A.D. 138, rev. Pax seated, (cf.RIC 531A). Toning, good fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Ancient Roman bronze coins, AE sestertii and fractions of Hadrian (9 as asses); Antoninus Pius (4, sestertii), (12, asses etc); Lucius Verus sestertius (S.5383), Lucilla sestertii (2), Marcus Aurelius (7, asses); Faustina Junior sestertii (2), asses (5). Many with green patination, poor - very good, some needing conservation. (42)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Ancient Roman coins, AE sestertii, including Antoninus Pius, rev. Aequitas, (S.4162); Marcus Aurelius, rev. Felicitas (S.4970); Commodus, in honour of Marcus Aurelius, rev. eagle on garlanded altar, (S.5980); Gordian III, rev. Gordian sacrificing (S.8724); another rev. Jupiter standing (S.8710); Philip I, rev. Fides with transverse standard (S.8995); another rev. stag right (S.9012) (illustrated); another of Postumus as a double sestertius, rev. Mars right, (cf.S.11057). A few with surface roughness, mostly very good, several scarce. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Ancient Roman Coins, a mixed group in mixed condition including Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 99, (23.19 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, rev. Concordia seated to left, holding patera over altar and a double cornucopiae, around T R POT COS IIII, S C in exergue, (cf.S.3213, RIC 432 var, Banti 337) (illustrated); other sestertii include Nero rev. Janus temple (poor); Antoninus Pius, (25.80 g) rev. COS IIII, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae (S.4162, RIC 855) (illustrated); Antoninus Pius posthumous issue (28.66 g), rev. pyramidal crematorium (S.5198); Diva Faustina Snr. rev. Aeternitas (S.4607); Otacilia Severa (S.9164); Gordian III (S.8702); Philip I, rev. Annona (S.8990); Trebonianus Gallus (S.9673); Trajan dupondius, rev. body armour (S.-, RIC 582) rare; Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius AE as (cf.S.4531); Antoninus Pius AE as, rev. priestly implements (S.4316, RIC 704a) and a Lucilla denarius worn and pitted, rev. Concordia seated, (S.5479). Poor - very fine, some scarce and damaged. (13)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Ancient Roman bronze coins, AE sestertii of Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus, (died A.D.182), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued 164-167, (23.85 g), obv. draped bust to right of Lucilla with hair bound up behind head, around LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, rev. [VENUS] around, Venus standing left, holding an apple raising drapery over shoulder, S C across, (S.5523, RIC 1770) another Rome mint, issued 164-166, (18.81 g), obv. draped bust to right of Lucilla with hair bound up behind head, around LVCILLAE AVG AN[TONINI A]VG F, rev. traces of HILARITAS around, Hilaritas standing to left, holding long palm and cornucopiae, S C across, (S.5500, RIC 1742, C.31); Maximinus I, (A.D. 235-238), Rome mint, issued 235-6. (19.45 g), obv. laureate bust draped and cuirassed of Maximinus I to right, around IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, rev. Pax standing left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre, around PAX AVGVSTI, S C across, (S.8332, RIC 58), Fine - nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Ancient Roman bronze coins, AE sestertii and fractions of Lucilla (5), 4 sestertii, 1 as, (rev. Venus standing S.5507 illustrated); other as sestertii of Septimius Severus (2); Severus Alexander (3, S.7979 (illustrated), 8004, 8017); Julia Mamaea (2), asses, (S.8243, 8250); Philip I, sestertii (3, S.8990 [illustrated], 8997, 9000); AE as (S.9048); Philip II (2), asses (S.9253, 9255); Several with green patination, good - good fine, a few needing conservation. (18)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Ancient Roman bronze coins, AE sestertii and fractions of Faustina II (4, including a proto-contorniate), (S.4709, another bust to left rare, 5227); Elagabalus (3, dupondius (2) and as), (S.7595, 7608); Gordian III, 6 sestertii, (cf.S.8731 (3), TR P V], 8702 [2], 8740); unusual asses or reduced size contemporary cast?, of Septimius Severus (S.6748) (illustrated); Julia Domna (S.7130) (illustrated); others of Caracalla (S.7006), Geta (S.7282). Several with green patination, good - nearly very fine, contorniate rare. (17)
Estimate $250
SOLD $190
Ancient Roman bronze coins, AE sestertii and fractions of Faustina II dupondii or asses, (3); Lucius Verus (S.5378 sestertius), asses (S.5411, 5418); Commodus sestertii (3), (S.5755, 5773, 5794 [illustrated]); Caracalla (3) (S.6683 [2], 6990); Julia Domna, sestertii (2) and (S.7130); Trajan Decius, AE sestertii (2 both S.9402). Several with green patination, good - good fine, a few needing conservation. (18)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Ancient Roman bronze coins, AE sestertii and fractions of Faustina Senior as Diva (5), (S.4635 illustrated); Commodus (6), other as sestertii of Septimius Severus, Maximianus, Gordian III (2) and Otacilia Severa (S.9168) (illustrated). Many with green patination, poor - fine, some needing conservation. (19)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Ancient Roman bronze coins, AE sestertii and fractions of Marcus Aurelius 5 dupondii, 1 as, (rev. Salus standing S.5068); other as sestertii of Maximinus I (4) (S.8327 [2], 8332, 8342); Maximus (3, S.8411 [3]); Gordian III, AE dupondius (S.8756); Otacilia Severa (3, S.9164 (2, one illustrated), 9169 (illustrated); Trajan Decius AE as (S.9428); Gallienus (1, square flan). Several with green patination, good - good fine, a few needing conservation. (19)
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Ancient Roman bronze coins, AE sestertii of Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), AE sestertius, issued 226, Rome Mint, (18.03 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Mamaea, IVLIA MAMA EA AVGV[STA], rev. [V]ES[TA], SC in exergue, Vesta standing left holding Palladium and sceptre, (S.8236, RIC 708, C.83); another AE sestertius, issued 230, Rome mint, (21.54 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Mamaea, IVLIA MAMA EA AVGVSTA, rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA, SC in exergue, Felicitas seated to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (S.8229, RIC 679, C.26); Severus Alexander, (A.D. 222-235), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (19.23 g), obv. laureate head or bust of Severus Alexander to right, around IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, rev. Sol standing to left, PM TR P XIII COS III P P, S C across, (S.8043, RIC 539). Fine - nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Various late 3rd century Roman antoniniani coins, including Claudius II Gothicus (2), (A.D. 268-270), Milan Mint, rev. FIDES MILIT (S.11335, RIC 149); another, Rome Mint, 269-270, rev. FOR[TVN]A RED, Fortuna standing left with anchor and cornucopiae (S.-, RIC temp 574); Severina, wife of Aurelian, (A.D. 270-275), Rome mint, (3.68 g), obv. diademed bust to right of Severina on crescent, around SEVERINA AVG, rev. CONCORDIA AVGG, in exergue **G*XXIR, Aurelian and Severina both standing facing each other, clasping hands, (S.11704, RIC 3, C.2); Probus, (A.D. 276-282), Antioch Mint, (3.54 g), obv. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, radiate bust right, rev. around RESTITVT ORBIS, emperor receiving wreath from female, (S.12021, RIC 925); another of Maximian, (A.D.286-305), Siscia Mint, rev. CONSERVATOR AVGG, Maximian and Hercules together facing each other, XXIKOY, unusual, (S.13118, RC 580, C.71). Very fine - extremely fine one with some silvering, last two illustrated. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Ancient Roman coins, AE large tetrarchy and other folles, including Diocletian, Trier mint, obv. laureate bust left, rev. Genius, (RIC 282a) (illustrated); another similar Maximian head right, Antioch mint, obv. head right, (S.13274); another Aquileia mint, rev. Aequitas, (S.13252); Maxentius, Aquileia mint. rev. hexastyle temple, with emperor facing Roma, (S.14982); another Ticinum mint, rev. Roma crowned by Victory (S.14995); another Aquileia mint, obv. bust right with consular robes and eagle tipped sceptre, rev. temple; seated Roma, (S.14985) (Illustrated), another same mint, with emperor and Roma reverse, (S.14992). Mostly very fine, several scarce. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Ancient Roman coins, AE small issues mosrtly from the late 3rd century - early 5th century, includes Gallienus, Claudius II, Victorinus, Arcadius, Theodosius I, Constantine I including a London mint with MLM in exergue, (S.16053) (illustrated), Constantius II, Valentinian I and II, Crispus, Licinius I, Constans, Constantine II, Helena, Urbs Roma, some as mulitiples of some rulers, together with (2) quadrans of the 1st and 2nd century. Mostly fine some better. (30)
Estimate $200
SOLD $550
Ancient Roman AE issues, Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), Heraclea Mint, (RIC 60[3], 72, 90, 92[5], 116, 121); Lyons Mint, (RIC 3); Nicomedia Mint, (RIC 12, 90, 121[3], 153[7], 188); Rome Mint, (RIC 2[2], 27[2], 33, 49, 52, 57[2], 287); Siscia Mint, (RIC 159 [illustrated]; uncertain mint Sol reverse; Thessalonica Mint, (RIC 123[2], 153[2]). Toning, nearly fine - extremely fine, some scarce. (42)
Estimate $300
SOLD $650
Ancient Roman AE issues, Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), Thessalonica Mint, (RIC 153[6] one illustrated); Ticinum Mint, (RIC 114, 140[2], 167[3]); Trier Mint, (RIC 865); uncertain mint, rev. VOT XX; Constantine II, (A.D. 317 - 337), Alexandria Mint, (RIC 59[2], 65[2]); Antioch Mint, (RIC 65[2], 73[3], 87[2]); Arles Mint, (RIC 273); Cyzicus Mint, (RIC 26, 47, 80[2], 77, 97); Heraclea Mint, (RIC 83, 96[2], 107); Nicomedia Mint, (RIC 93, 157[2]; Rome Mint, (RIC 243, 289[2]; Siscia Mint, (RIC 163[2]). Toning, good fine - extremely fine, some scarce. (42)
Estimate $300
SOLD $750
Ancient Roman AE issues, Crispus, (A.D. 317-326 as Caesar), Nicomedia Mint, (RIC 122[2]); Siscia Mint, (RIC 161, 181[2] one illustrated); Thessalonica Mint, (RIC 125); Helena, mother of Constantine I (307-337 A.D.), Alexandria Mint, (RIC 38); Antioch Mint, (RIC 80, 82[2]); Licinius I, (A.D. 308-324), Alexandria Mint, (RIC 10); Antioch Mint, (RIC 8[5], 17[2], 27, 35); Cyzicus Mint, (RIC 9[2], 102, 105a[2], Heraclea Mint, (15, 17[3]); Nicomedia Mint, (RIC 13, 15); Rome Mint, (RIC 22); Siscia Mint, (RIC 8 ,234a); Thessalonica Mint, (RIC 3); Licinius II, (A.D. 317-324), Alexandria Mint, (RIC 25, 30); Antioch Mint, (RIC 29[3], 36); Arles Mint, (RIC 236); Heraclea Mint, (RIC 19[2], 31, 45, another gate reverse); Nicomedia Mint, (RIC 34[2]). Toning, nearly very fine - extremely fine, some scarce. (50)
Estimate $350
SOLD $750
Ancient Roman AE issues including, Constans, (A.D. 337-350), Cyzicus Mint, (RIC 129); Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), Alexandria Mint, (RIC 34[7], 58[4]; Antioch Mint, (RIC 34, 71[4] (one illustrated), 78[2], 84, 86[2]; Aquilea Mint, (RIC 85); Arles Mint, (RIC 252); Constantinople Mint, (RIC 59[2]; Cyzicus Mint, (RIC 24[4], 34[6], 55, 59, 61[3]; Heraclea Mint, (RIC 60). Toning, good fine - extremely fine, some scarce. (42)
Estimate $300
SOLD $550
Ancient Roman AE issues, 3rd - 5th century A.D., noted Licinius, Constantius, Constantine I, Aelia Flacilla, Urbs Roma, Theodosius, various sizes and reverse types. Toning, poor - nearly extremely fine, some scarce. (127)
Estimate $200
SOLD $550
Late 4th century - early 5th century, a quantity (approx 200) of similar types from a common hoard, includes centenionalis and half centenionalis (AE 4), some of Theodosius I, Arcadius, Honorius but many with uncertain ruler names, mostly of Salvs type, cross or wreath type with VOT/MVLT reverses, and others as a few oddments. Fair - good fine, some showing hoard patination or oxidation, much duplication. (approx 200)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150