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Gallienus, (A.D. 2531 - 268), billon antoninianus, issued 253-260, (3.98 g), Antioch Mint, issued 266-7, obv. radiate bust right, rev. FORTVNA REDVX Fortuna standing left, holding caduceus VIIC in exergue, (S.10220, RIC 613) (illustrated); another billon antoninianus, (2.37 g), obv. bust to right, radiate, rev. panther left, B in exergue (S.10281, RIC 230, RSC 586); other antoninianii, Tacitus, rev. Spes (S.11815); Aurelian, rev. Sol between captives, (S.11564); another (S.11599). Several with faults on reverse, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Gallienus, (A.D. 2531 - 268), billon antoninianus, (2.67 g), Antioch Mint, issued 265, obv. radiate bust right, rev. PAX FVNDATA, two captives seated on ground on either side of trophy, (S.10306, RIC 652, Gobl 1635c); another (3.97 g), Samosata mint issued 255-6 A.D., obv. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust seen from behind, rev. around RESTITVT ORI ENTIS, turreted female figure standing right, presenting wreath to Gallienus in military attire, (S.10341, RIC 448, RSC 902, MIR 1677m). Very fine - extremely fine, both scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), billon antoninianus Cologne Mint, issued 257-8 A.D., (3.79 g), obv. radiate bust to right draped and cuirassed, around GALLIENVS P F AVG, rev. around VICT GERMANICA, Victory running to right, holding wreath and trophy, and tramples on German captives at her feet, (S.10378, RIC 44, RSC 1060). Toned with traces of golden patination, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Valerian Junior (II), son of Gallienus, (256-258 A.D.), billon antoninianus, Issued 251-253 A.D., Eastern field Mint, (3.50 g), obv. radiate bust draped and cuirassed to right, of Valerian seen slightly from behind, P LIC COR VALERIANVS CAES around, rev. VICTORIA PART around, Victory standing right holding palm and presenting a wreath to Valerian II in military attire, holding globe and spear, (S.10742, RIC 54, RSC 97). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), silver antoninianus, Cologne Mint, (3.12 g), obv. radiate bust draped and cuirassed to bright, IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG around, rev. Sol advancing to left, holding whip, chlamys in left hand, P to left, around ORIE NS AVG, (S.10964, RIC 316, RSC 213); Licinius I, (308-324), AE follis, Antioch Mint, issued in 312, (4.45 g), obv. laureate head right, around IMP LIC LICINNIVS P F AVG, rev. SOL INVICTO around, ANT in exergue Z and * across with Sol standing left, holding head of Sarapis, (S.15275, RIC 167a) (illustrated); Divus Constantine I, AE reduced centenionalis, Nicomedia Mint, (2.06 g), obv. veiled and togate head of Constantine, around DV CONSTANTINVS PT AVGG, rev. VN MR either side of Constantine, SMNN**G* and dot, (S.17469, RIC 57). Very fine - extremely fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $230
Severina, wife of Aurelian, (270-275 A.D.), AE denarius, Rome Mint, issued 274-275, (3.00 g), obv. diademed bust to right of Severina, around, SEVERINA AVG, rev. VENVS FELIX, Venus standing to left, holding apple and sceptre, in exergue E, (S.11710, RIC 6, C.14). Toned with much silvering, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Vabalathus and Aurelian, (A.D. 271-2), billon antoninianus, Antioch Mint, (3.42 g), obv. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG around, radiate and cuirassed bust to right of Aurelian, H below, rev. VABALATHVS V C R IM D R around, laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right of Vabalathus, (S.11718, RIC 381, C.1). Toned earthen patina, very fine /good very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Tacitus, (A.D. 275-276), antoninianus, Ticinum or Siscia Mint, (3.99 g), obv. radiate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, rev. Providentia standing left, with globe at feet, holding rod and cornucopiae, around PROVIDENTIA AVG, in exergue XXIA, (S.11799, RIC 92); Probus, (A.D. 276-282), base silver antoninianus, Rome Mint (3.60 g), obv. radiate cuirassed bust to right of Probus, around PROBV S PF AVG, rev. two captives seated at foot of trophy, around VICTOR IA GERM, in exergue R thunderbolt A, (cf.S.12055, RIC 223) (illustrated); Numerian, (A.D. 283-284), billon antoninianus, Cyzicus mint, issued 284, (3.10 g), obv. radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, around IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG, rev. Numerian standing right, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre, around CLEMENTIA . TEMP, S in lower centre, XXI in exergue, (S.12243, RIC 463s); Carinus, as Caesar, (A.D. 282-285), billon antoninianus, Antioch Mint, issued 284, (3.81 g), obv. radiate and cuirassed bust right, rev. Carinus receives Victory on a globe from his father Carus on right facing left, in exergue E**D*, (S.12362, RIC 325). Toning, very fine - extremely fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Probus, (A.D. 276-282), base silver antoninianus, Rome Mint (4.60 g), issued in 277, obv. radiate bust to left of Probus cuirassed, wearing imperial mantle and holding eagle tipped sceptre, around IMP PROB VS P F AVG, rev. Sol in galloping quadriga left, holding globe and whip, around SOLI I NVICT O, R**G* thunderbolt between in exergue, (cf.S.12038, cf.RIC 202); another similar Siscia mint, (3.82 g), obv. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, bust as above, rev. as above with XXIV in exergue, (S.12043, RIC 774 [Bust type H, var. PF AVG?]). Both very fine or better, scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Probus, (A.D. 276-282), base silver antoninianus, Serdica Mint (4.14 g), issued in 277, obv. radiate bust to left of Probus cuirassed, wearing imperial mantle and holding eagle tipped sceptre, around IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, rev. Sol in facing quadriga, holding globe and whip, around SOLI INVICTO, KB in exergue, (S.12040, RIC 861, C.681). With almost full silvering, a few surface flaws, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Carinus as Augustus, (A.D. 283-285), issued in 283 A.D., Lugdunum Mint, billon antoninianus, (3.17 g), obv. IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG, radiate cuirassed bust to right, rev. around SALVS AVGG, **D* in right field, Salus standing to right feeding snake held in her arms, (S.12356, RIC 216, C.122). As struck, uncirculated, with some silvering and golden red highlights, very rare in this condition, otherwise extremely fine/nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Magnia Urbica, wife of Carinus, (283-285 A.D.), copper antoninianus, Rome Mint, (3.99 g), obv. Diademed draped bust of Magnia Urbica to right, on crescent, around MAGN VRBICA AVG, rev. VENVS VICTRIX around, Venus standing to left, holding helmet and sceptre, shield at feet, in exergue KAS, (S.12424, RIC 343, C.17). Very fine or better, rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $220
Carausius, (A.D. 287-293), billon antoninianus, Colchester (Clausentum) Mint, issued 292-293 A.D., (4.72 g), obv. radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Carausius to right, around IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, rev. around P A X AVG Pax standing to left, holding branch and transverse sceptre, (S.13666, RIC 319). Deep green earthen patina, areas of flat striking, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Maximian, as Augustus, first reign (A.D. 286-305), AE follis, Trier Mint, issued A.D. 296-7, (10.62 g), obv. laureate head to right of Maximian, around IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV LI R OMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, in exergue TR, A - **G* in field, (S.13238, RIC 181b, C.159). Extremely fine, with about complete original silvering.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Maximian, as Augustus, first reign (A.D. 286-305), AE follis, Trier Mint, issued A.D. 303-5, (10.13 g), obv. laureate bust cuirassed to right of Maximian, around IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, in exergue PTR, S - P in field, (S.13242, RIC 582b, C.189). As struck, good extremely fine, with about complete original silvering.
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Maximian, as Augustus, second reign (A.D. 286-305, 306-308, 310), AE follis, Trier Mint, issued A.D. 305-7, (10.00 g), obv. laureate half bust cuirassed to right of Maximian in imperial mantlewith olive branch and mappa to right, around D N MAXIMIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG, rev. around PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia standing to right extending right hand to Quies standing left, holding branch, leaning on sceptre, S - F in field, PTR in exergue (S.13395, RIC 673b, C.491). As struck, extremely fine, with minor hoard patination on reverse legend, rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Maximian, as Augustus, second reign, (A.D. 286-305, 306-308, 310), AE follis, London Mint, issued A.D. 307, (9.78 g), obv. laureate bust cuirassed to right of Maximian, around DN MAXIMIANO P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, in exergue PLN, (S.13444, RIC 90, C.147). Dark patination, about as struck, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Constantius I, as Caesar, (A.D. 305-306), silver argenteus, issued 295-297, Rome Mint, (3.13 g), obv. laureate head to right, around CONSTANTIVS CAES, rev. VICTORIA SARMAT, tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets, Z in exergue, (S.13950, RIC 38a, RSC 286d). Lightly toned, as struck with almost full mint bloom, good extremely fine and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $750
Divus Constantius, (A.D. 305-306), AE follis, struck under Maxentius, Ostia Mint, issued A.D. 311, (5.84 g), obv. veiled head of Constantius to right, around IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO CONST[ANTIO COGN], rev. around [AETE]RNA MEMORIA, eagle with wings spread standing right on domed shrine, mintmark MOSTT, (S.15063, RIC 28). Deep even toning, slight soft striking to edge, good very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Maxentius, (A.D. 307-312), AE folles, Aquileia Mint, (5.94 g), issued summer 307, obv. laureate head to right, around IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, rev. tetrastyle temple with wolf and twins in pediment, within temple is the emperor wearing military attire with foot on captive receiving globe from Roma seated to left, who is holding globe and sceptre, around CONSERV VRB SVAE, AQ**G*, in exergue, (S.14992, RIC 113-4, C.42); together with Constantine I, (A.D. 307-339), AE folles, (2.82 g), Rome mint, rev. VOT/XX legend around, R P in exergue (S.16210). Nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Maximinus II, (310-311 A.D.), AE follis, Nicomedia Mint, (6.00 g), obv. around IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, head of Maximinus to right, laureate, rev. GENIO A-VGVSTI CMH, around, in exergue SMNE, Genius standing to left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, right hand holding patera from which liquid flows, and left hand a cornucopiae, (S.14826, RIC 66c); another, (312 A.D.), Alexandria Mint, (4.91 g), (S.14841, RIC 152b); Constantine I, (317-318 A.D.), Memorial coinage for Claudius II, AE follis, Rome Mint, (2.63 g), obv. Around DIVO CLAVDIO OPT IMP, head of Claudius to right, veiled and laureate, rev. MEMORIAE AETERNAE, around, in exergue R Q, Eagle standing to right, looking back to left, (cf.S.16386, RIC 111d); another, Memorial coinage for Maximianus I, Siscia Mint, (1.42 g), obv. Around DIVO MA[XIMIANO SEN FORT IMP], head of Maximianus to right, veiled and laureate, rev. REQVIES OP[TIMORVM M]ERITORVM, around, in exergue SIS, Emperor seated to left, in curule chair, raising right hand and holding scepter, (S.16412, RIC 41); another, 317-8 A.D., Rome Mint, (2.02 g), obv. Around DIVO MAXIMIANO SEN FORT IMP, head of Maximianus to right, veiled and laureate, rev. MEMORIAE AETERNAE, around, in exergue RT, Eagle standing to right, looking back to left, (S.16401, RIC 110c); Helena, mother of Constantine I, (337-340 A.D.), AE follis, possibly Treveri Mint, (1.64 g), obv. Around [FL IVL H]ELENAE A[VG], bust of Helena to right, diademed and draped, rev. [PA]X PVBLI[CA]around, Pax standing to left, holding branch and transverse spear, (S.-, cf.RIC 47, C.4). Fine - nearly extremely fine, some rare. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Constantine I, (307-337 A.D.), AE centenionalis (3.25 g), Lugdunum (Lyon) Mint, struck 323-324 A.D., obv. Laureate head right of Constantine I, around CONSTAN TINVS AVG, rev. Victory advancing right, holding trophy and palm, a bound captive seated right before, around SARMATIA DEVICTA, C in left field, PLG crescent in exergue, (S.16282, RIC VII 214). Extremely fine with brown patina.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Constantine II, (A.D. 337-340), AE follis, issued as Caesar, 325-6, Antioch Mint, (2.87 g), obv. laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to left, draped and cuirassed of Constantine II, around CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, rev. campgate, around PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS, in exergue SMANTB, (cf.S.17255, RIC 36 [R2]); Constans, (A.D. 337-350), AE4, Aquileia Mint, (1.30 g), obv. bust right, around CONSTANS PF AVG, rev. two Victories, around VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN, (RIC 77); Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), AE 2, Siscia Mint, (1.86 g), rev. soldiers, (RIC 263); Constantius Gallus, (A.D. 351-354), AE 18, Thessalonica Mint, (2.71 g), rev. soldier spearing fallen horseman, (RIC 190). Toning, good very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $160
Passed in
Vetranio, (350 A.D.), AE 23 (centenionalis), Thessalonica Mint, (5.71 g), obv. Around D N VETRAN IO P F AVG,laureate bust right, of Vetranio, draped and cuirassed; rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM around, in exergue . T S A . , in field to left A, in field to right B, Emperor diademed, bare headed and in military dress, standing facing, head to left, holding in each hand a standard with Chi-Rho on the banner over his head a star, (Cf.S.18904, RIC 132). Brown patina, attractive extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Magnentius, (A.D. 350-353), AE centenionalis, issued at Lyons Mint in A.D. 351-3, (4.73 g), obv. bare-headed bust of Magnentius, draped and cuirassed to right, around DN MAGNEN TIVS PF AVG, A behind, rev. VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE around, two Victories facing each other holding wreath between them inscribed VOT/V MVL/X, S[V] below, in exergue RPLC, (S.18820, RIC 126). Nearly extremely fine, and rare in this condition.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Constantius II, (351-355 A.D.), silver siliqua, Constantinople Mint, (3.16 g), obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to right, around D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, rev. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX, within wreath, in exergue C . S., (S.17939, RIC 102, C.342-3j). Toned, nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 1, Antioch Mint, (9.65 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 ANTB with branch either side, (S.19162, RIC 216). Green earthen patination, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Valens, (364-378), silver siliqua, Rome Mint, issued A.D. c.367-375, (2.05 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). Toned, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $90
SOLD $120
Ancient Roman AE issues, 3rd century, sestertii and As, including Volusian, (A.D. 251-253), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, (17.93 g), obv. laureate bust draped to right of Volusian, around IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, rev. Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae, around CONCORDIA [AVGG], S C below, (S.9785, RIC 250a, C.26) (illustrated); Severina, wife of Aurelian, (A.D. 270-275), AE As, Rome Mint, (7.61 g), obv. diademed bust to right of Severina, around, SEVERINA AVG, rev. IVNO REGINA, Juno standing to left, holding patera and sceptre, at foot a peacock, in exergue Z, (S.11711, RIC 7, C.9) (illustrated); others. Poor - very fine, some scarce. (40)
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Ancient Roman AE issues including, Philip II, (A.D. 247-249), AE As, Rome Mint, (11.48 g), obv. laureate, draped of Philip to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. cippus inscribed COS III, around SAECVLARES AVGG, (S.9292, RIC 265b, RSC 79) (illustrated); others of Marcus Aurelius, Gordian, Aurelian, also a Ptolemaic AE40. Poor - very fine, some scarce. (24)
Estimate $300
SOLD $320