Catalogue
Constans, (A.D. 337-40), AE 3, rev. emperor standing left, RIC 64 [2] [one illustrated]), 21[2], 61); Antioch Mint, (53 [illustrated], 116); Arles Mint, (RIC 390); Cyzicus Mint, (RIC 18, 22); Nicomedia Mint, (RIC 15); Siscia Mint, (RIC 103[2]); Thessalonica Mint, (RIC 106, 120, 122, 225). Toning, good fine - extremely fine, all in collector's packets with descriptions. (17)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Constantine I and II, AE centenionalis (folles) issues, issued 320-321 A.D., both wth centre of reverse VOT /XX for Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), Rome Mint, (RQ in exergue), (S.16211, RIC 245, C.126); another similar Thessalonica Mint (TSEVI in exergue), (S.16221, RIC 101); Constantine II as Caesar (A.D. 337-337), with centre of reverse VOT X, issued 320-1, Thessalonica Mint (TSB VI n exergue), (S.17195, RIC 122). Good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Julian II, (A.D. 360-63), silver siliqua (2.45g), Arles mint, 3rd officina, issued 361-2 AD, obv. pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Julian to right, around D N FL CL IVLI ANVS PF AVG, rev. VOT/ X/ MVLT/ XX, within wreath, eagle to right in medallion at top of wreath. in exergue TCONST, (S.19126, RIC 309, C.148-e). Toned, flan crack, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 1 (double maiorina), (7.99 g), issued 362-363, Cyzicus Mint, obv. around D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG, pearl diademed bust to right of Julian II, rev. bull standing to right, two stars above, around SECVRITAS REIPVB, in exergue CVZ**G*, (S.19161, RIC 127, L.2511). Dark green brown patina, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
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Julian II, (A.D. 361-363), billon double Maiorana (8.5 g), Heraclea Mint, obv. D N FL C IVLI-ANVS PF AVG around pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. SECVRITAS REIPVB around bull standing right, two stars above, HERACL dot B below with dot below, (S.19155)(RIC VIII 104,B). Well centered on a full flan, slight spotting otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE double maiorina, issued 361-363, Heraclea Mint, (9.10 g), obv. around D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG, pearl diademed bust to right of Julian II, rev. bull standing to right, two stars above, around SECVRITAS REIPVB, in exergue .HERACL.A, (S.19154, RIC VIII 104, L.1907). Exceptional example, well centered and boldly struck on a full round flan, dark brown patina, minor oxidation spots, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
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Valentinian I, (A.D. 364-367), silver siliqua, Constantinople Mint, (1.62 g), obv. Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian I to right, around D N VALENTINI ANVS PF AVG, rev. VOT/ V, within wreath, dot in medallion at top of wreath, in exergue CP.A toned, (S.19378, RIC 13a.1, C.69Aa). Toned, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $190
Valens, (A.D. 348-378), silver siliqua (1.69g), Lugdunum mint, 1st officna, issued 365-6 AD, obv. pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N VALENS P F AVG, rev. Valens standing right, holding globe and labarum, RESTITVTOR REIP around, PLVG in exergue (S.19662; RIC 6f; RSC 28b). Pleasant old cabinet tone, small scuff on bust, very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Valens, (A.D. 364-378), silver siliqua (1.97g), Constantinople mint, 4th officina, struck 364-7, pbv. diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, VALENS PF AVG aruond, rev. VOT V in two lines within laurel wreath, C A, dot between, star to left in exergue (S.19681; RIC IX 13j var; RSC 88ti). Edge chips at 3 and 8 o'clock, rough surfaces, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Valens, (A.D. 364-378), silver siliqua (1.48g), Antioch mint, issued 373-4, obv. diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, DN VALENS PF AVG, rev. VOT X MVLT XX in 4 lines all within wreath, ANT in exergue, dot before (S.19699, RIC IX 34b2). Toned, flan crack to through T in VOT to edge of wreath, scratch from 9 to M in MVLT, very fine.
Estimate $200
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Valentinian II, (A.D. 375-392), billon maiorina (3.99g), Heraclea mint, issued 383-86 AD, obv. helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust to right, holding spear and shield, DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG around, rev. Valentinian II in military attire, standing left on galley, head right, right hand raised, Victory at helm, GLORIA ROMANORVM around, SMHB in exergue (S.20258; RIC IX 11b), Toned, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Honorius, (A.D. 393-423), bronze maiorina, (3.99 g) Antioch Mint, obv. DN HONORVIS PF AVG around diademed draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM around Honorius standing right, head right, holding standard and glove, ANTG in exergue, (S.20989)(RIC IX 294,68ef); Arcadius, (A.D. 383-408), bronze maiorina (4.91 g), Antioch Mint, obv. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG around pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. VIRTVS EXERCITI around, Arcadius standing right holding labarum and glove, left foot on kneeling captive, ANTS in exergue (S.20802)(RIC IX 63e); Theodosius (A.D. 375-395) bronze double maironia (5.10 g), Constantinople Mint, obv. DN THEODOSIUS PF AVG around diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield, rev. GLORIA ROMANORM around Theodosius standing left on galley, head right, raising hand, Victory at helm wreath in left field, CONA in exergue, (S.20474)(RIC IX 52c)(C.19); Valentinian II (A.D. 375-392), bronze centenionalis, (1.97 g) Siscia Mint, obv. DN VALENTINIANVS P F AVG around pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. CONCORDIA AVG GG around Roma seated facing, head left, holding glob in sceptre, BSISC in exergue, (S.20294)(RIC IX, 27b); Gratian (A.D. 367-383), bronze maiorina (6.1 g), Cyzicus Mint, obv. DN GRATIANVS P F AVG around helmted, diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, rev. GLORIA ROMANORVm around Gratian standing left, head right, on galley, raising right hand, Victory sits at helm, wreath and D in left field, SMKB in exergue (S.19999)(RIC IX 242,14a). Fine - nearly very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Ancient Roman AE issues, (A.D. 307-395), Constantine I, (RIC 17, 56, 63, 153 (illus.), 209, 341, 449); Licinius I, (RIC 52, 173, 226, 706 (2), 708); Maximinus II, (RIC 667b (illus.)); Licinius II, (RIC 33, 186, 682, 708); Crispus, as Caesar (RIC 90); Constantine II, (RIC 81, 90, 328, 441, 479); Constantius II, (RIC 40, 48); Constans, (RIC 62, 82, 103); Magnentius, (RIC 151); Julian II, (RIC 108 (illus.), 329); Jovian (c.f. RIC 423); Valens, (RIC 5b); Valentinian I, (RIC 11a, 14a); Gratian, (RIC 14c); Valentinian II, (RIC 45c); Theodosius I, (RIC 88a); plus two 4th-5th century barbaric imitations, all housed in 2x2 holders with owners descriptions, in 4 album pages. Predominantly nearly very fine - extremely fine, the jovian very good, 6 others fine, several scarce. (42)
Estimate $600
SOLD $750
Ancient Rome, (3rd - 5th century), assorted billon and AE issues, Gallienus through to Theodosius II, predominantly Crisis of the Third Century emperors (22), notable scarcer issues include Quintillus (S.11456), Vabalathus (S.11718), Tacitus (S.11762), Florian (S.11867), Allectus (S.13818), in two album pages with owner's tickets. Fine (5), nearly very fine - extremely fine. (36)
Estimate $250
SOLD $440
Ancient Roman copper issues, including, Constantine I, Siscia mint, (A.D. 307-337), AE folles, rev. two Victories with vota shield, (RIC 59), (2); another, Thessalonica mint, rev. camp gate, (RIC 153); another, Cyzicus mint, rev. camp gate, (RIC 44); Crispus, Alexandria mint, (A.D. 305-326), AE folles, rev. Jupiter left, (RIC 24); another, Nicomedia mint, rev. Jupiter left, (RIC 32), rev. camp gate, (RIC 122), (illustrated); another, rev. Jupiter holding Victory, (RIC 10). Fine - extremely fine, some scarce, all in owners 2x2 holders with descriptions. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Roman Empire, various 4th centuries issues, Constans (A.D. 337-350) rev. VOT XX MVLT XXX, SMALB in exergue (RIC 37, S.18648); another similiar, rev. FEL TEMP REPARATIO TST in exergue (RIC 122); another similiar rev. VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN, AQT in exergue (RIC 37, S.18648); Crispus (A.D. 317-326) rev. CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT X in wreath, BSIS in exergue (RIC VII 181B); Magentius (A.D. 350-353) rev. VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES, TRS in exergue; Valens (A.D. 374-378) rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM, CONSE in exergue (RIC IX 41b). Very fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Ancient Rome, fourth century, assorted AE issues, Severus II through to Magnus Maximus, a balance of issuers, in an album page with owners descriptive tickets. Nearly very fine - extremely fine. (27)
Estimate $150
SOLD $480
Roman Imperial AE issues, Severus II, (305-7 AD), billon quarter follis (2.06g), laureate head right, FL VAL SEVERVS NOB C, rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae, SIS in exergue (S.14645); Procopius, (365-6 AD), AE3, (S.19883); plus assorted AE issues, Constantinian period (5). Fair - fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Roman and Byzantine AE issues, Julia Mamaea, (A.D. 222-235), AE sestertius, (23.38 g), obv. diademed and draped bust facing left, rev. Felicitas seated left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae (S.8229, RIC 679); Philip I, octoassarion (18.61 g), radiate, draped cuirassed bust left, rev. turreted head of Tyche right, ram above, star below (S.-, BMC 527); Byzantie, anonymous follis, (9.22 g), obv. Christ facing, rev. ISXS IASILE IASIL (SB.1823); Justin I, follis, (16.75 g), obv. bust facing right, rev. M, cross above and each side; another similar, (12.49 g), M with cross above star to right (SB.1823); plus a modern cast copy in brass of an Azes I tetradrachm. Good fine, nearly fine, fine, patches of corrosion on the obverse, good, good, very fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Justinian I, (527-565), AE follis, Constantinople Mint, (17.97 g), issued year 11 = 537-538, officina **D*, obv. Justinian bust facing, DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC, rev. M, **D* below, year X/II, CON in exergue, large thin flan, (S.163, DOC.46b, MIB 95). Large flan, green patination, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Justinian I, (527-565), AE follis, Constantinople Mint, (22.83 g) issued year 12 = 538-9, officina **G*, obv. Justinian bust facing, DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC, rev. M, **G* below, year XII, CON in exergue, large thin flan, (S.163, DOC.37c, BMC 42, R.494). Dark green and brown patination, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Justinian I, (A.D. 527-565), bronze follis, Nicomedia mint, issued 541-2 AD, obv. helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with spearing horseman, DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, rev. large M, ANNO to left, cross above, XU to right, officina mark below, NIKO in exergue (S.201; MIB 112-115). Well centred on a broad flan, good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Justinian I, (A.D. 527-565), bronze follis (18.08g), helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shielf with horseman motif, cross to right, DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, rev. large M, ANNO to left, cross above, XV II I to right, officina mark below, NIKO in exergue (S.201; MIB 112-115). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Justinian I, (A.D. 527-565), AE follis, Antioch/Theoupolis Mint, (19.01 g), issued year 26 = 552-553, officina E, obv. Justinian bust facing, DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC, rev. M, A below, year X/X/GI, THUP in exergue, (S.223, DOC (225), cf.W.306). Attractive green patination, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Justin II, with Sophia, (A.D. 565-578), bronze nummus, Nicomedia mint, obv. Justin and Sophia enthroned facing, nimbate and crowned, rev. larrge M, cross above and b below, ANNO to left, NIKO in exergue (SB 369; MIB II 46a). Fine.
Estimate $60
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Justinian I, (A.D. 527-565), AE follis, Antioch as Theoupolis Mint, Class E, year 31, issued 557-558, (18.49 g), obv. Justinian bust facing, around DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC, rev. large M, cross above, ANNO to left, XXXI to right, THUP in exergue, large flan, **G* below M, (S.222, DOC 227b, W 306, H 147a, T 279, Ratto 667. Dark green and brown patina, nearly very fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Maurice Tiberius, (A.D. 582-602), AE follis, Cyzicus Mint, (11.78 g), obv. facing bust wearing crown, rev. M, mintmark KYZ, date year 7 = 588-9, Officina B, (S.518, DOC 123b, R.1117). Extremely fine, off centred on the obverse, scarce.
Estimate $100
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Heraclius, (A.D. 610-641), silver hexagram (6.38g), Constantinople mint, issued 615-38 AD, obv. seated and crowned figures of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine holding globus cruciger, cross between, dd NN hERACLIUS Et hERA CONSt, rev. cross-potent on globe above three steps, K in right field, dEUS adIUtA ROmANIS (S.798; MIB 140; DOC 64; BMC 100). Very fine/ good fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Basil II and Constantine VIII, period of 976 - 1028, copper follis', anonymous class A2, (16.36g) obv. nimbate facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, two pellets in nimbus IC XC across field, rev. four-line legend (Jesus Christ King of Kings) in latin, dotted circle and pelleted cross above and below legend (S.1813 ;DOC III-2 A2); anonymous class A3, (10.47g), similar to previous (S.1818). Fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
The Coinage in The Name of Alexander the Great Philip Arrhidaeus, a British Museum catalogue by Martin Jessop Price. Two volume hardbound set, 1991 approx p638. Excellent. (2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $600