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Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), issued 353-355, AE centenionalis, Antioch mint, (4.98 grams), obv. laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, around D N CONSTAN TIVS P F AVG, rev. soldier spearing fallen horseman, FEL TEMP REPARTIO around, **G* to left in field, AN**D* in exergue, (S.4003, RIC 135); another similar Antioch mint, (6.60 grams) (RIC 132); another smaller issue, Siscia mint, (2.65 grams), M in left field, dot in right field, **G*SISD, (S.4010, RIC 375); another Alexandria mint (3.00 grams), M in left field, ALE**G* in exergue, (S.4010, RIC 84); another interesting barbarous copy (1.13 grams) (illustrated); another Siscia mint (1.73 grams), rev. two Victories facing each other, issued 347-348, HR between ESIS in exergue, (S.3999, RIC 191) portrait similar to Vetranio and struck by him, (illustrated). Fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Magnentius, (A.D.350-353), AE centenionalis, Treveri mint, (4.55 grams), obv. I M CAE MAGN ENTIVS AVG, bare headed bust, draped and cuirassed to right, rev. around FELICITAS REIPVBLICE, TRP in exergue, Magnentius standing to left holding Victory and labarum with Chi-Rho symbol, A in right field, (S.4018, RIC 264); Decentius, Caesar (A.D. 351-353), AE centenionalis, Lugdunum mint type as a barbarous copy, (3.40 grams), c.Spring 351, obv. D N D[ECENTIV]S FORT CAES, bare-headed and cuirassed bust to right, A behind head, rev. GL[ORIA ROM]ANORVM, emperor galloping to right, barbarian kneeling to left, below horse shield and broken spear, in exergue RPLG, (cf.S.4021 [Magnentius], RIC -). Extremely fine; very fine with attached green oxidation. (2)
Estimate $200
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Magnentius, (A.D.350-353), AE centenionalis, Treveri mint, issued late 351, (5.22 grams), obv. D N MAGNEN TIVS P F AVG, bare headed bust draped and cuirassed to right, A in left field, rev. around VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES, two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, TRS in exergue, (S.4023, RIC 312); another Lyons mint, (3.09 grams), obv. similar A behind bust, rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM, Magnentius galloping right spearing fallen enemy, RPLG in exergue, (S.4021, RIC 115); Vetranio, (A.D. 350), AE centenionalis, issued at Siscia mint, (4.57 grams), obv. bust of Vetranio with diadem, draped and cuirassed to right, around D N VETRA NIO P F AVG, A behind bust star before bust, rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM around, Emperor in military dress head to left, holding standard in each hand, with "chi-rho" on banners, star above, A to left in field, in exergue .**D*SIS, (S.4041, RIC 290). Last rare, others scarce, fine - nearly extremely fine, first with patchy green patination. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $100
Vetranio, (A.D. 350), AE centenionalis, issued at Thessalonica mint, (4.90 grams), obv. bust of Vetranio with diadem, draped and cuirassed to right, around D N VERTAN IO P F AVG, (sic), rev. VIRTVS EXERCITVM around, Emperor in military dress head to left, holding standard with "chi-rho" on banner, resting hand on shield, in exergue TSA, (S.4043, RIC 126). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $340
Vetranio, (A.D. 350), AE half centenionalis or maiorina, issued at Siscia mint, (2.30 grams), obv. laureate bust of Vetranio with diadem, draped and cuirassed to right, around D N VETRA NIO P F AVG, rev. GLORIA RO MANORVM around, Emperor in military dress head to left, holding standard with "chi-rho" on banner and sceptre, in exergue **G*SIS, (S.4044, RIC 294, LRBC 1180). Attractive black-brown patination, weak on parts of the legends, otherwise good very fine and rare comes with collectors card description.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Constantius Gallus, (A.D. 351-354), AE centenionalis, Nicomedia mint, (6.33 grams), obv. bare headed and draped and cuirassed bust to right, around D N FL C L CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, rev. soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman, around FEL TEMP RE PARATIO, **G* in left field, in exergue .SMNA, (S.4054, RIC 87); another (5.17 grams) uncertain mint but probably Nicomedia; another (1.88 grams) probbly Antioch mint, (S.-, RIC 153); others Constantinople mint (2) (2.42, 2.10 grams), (S. -, RIC 122); another Alexandria mint (2.29 grams), (S.-, RIC 81); another (3.43 grams) Antioch mint, ANB in exergue, (S.-, RIC 126). Fine - very fine, an interesting lot. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), silver siliqua, Lugdunum mint, issued c.360, (2.47 grams), obv. rosette-diademed bust of Julian II to right, around FL CL IVLIA NVS P AVG, rev. VOTIS V MVLTIS X in wreath, SLVG in exergue, (S.4071, RIC 227-8, RSC 163b). Light tone, extremely fine/good very fine with reverse scratches.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), silver siliqua, Trier mint, issued c.360 (1.69 grams), obv. rosette-diademed bust of Julian II to right, around D N C L IVLI ANVS AVG, rev. VOTIS V MVLTIS X in wreath, TR branch in exergue, (S.4071, RIC 365, RSC 157b). Bright, good very fine/very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $100
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), silver siliqua, Arelate mint, issued c.360 (1.81 grams), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Julian II to right, around DN CL IVLI ANVS AVG, rev. VOTIS V MVLTIS X in wreath, TCON in exergue, (S.4071, RIC 296, RSC 157c) (illustrated); Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 3, Cyzicus mint, 361-3, (3.03 grams), obv. pearl diademed helmeted bust left with spear and shield to left, as above, rev. VOT X / MVLT XX in wreath, in exergue CVZIC**G*, (S.4074, RIC 129) (illustrated); another Antioch mint, (3.51 grams), rev. branch either side of ANT**G*, (RIC 220) another Alexandria mint, (2.59 grams) rev. ALEA in exergue, (RIC 90); another Siscia mint, (2.65 grams), rev. branch either side of BSISC, (RIC 422). First coin with grey tone, generally fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $160
SOLD $80
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), AE 3, Arelate mint, issued c.360 (2.92 grams), obv. pearl-diademed helmeted bust of Julian II to left, with shield and spear, around DN CL IVLI ANVS AVG, rev. VOTIS X MVLTIS XX in wreath, PCONST in exergue, (S.4074, RIC 324) (illustrated); another Heraclea mint, (2.83 grams), rev. HERACL.A, (RIC 106); another as Caesar, (1.73 grams), rev. Julian standing left with globe, Arelate mint, IA monogram in left field, (S.4064, RIC 274); another similar for Antioch mint, ANH in exergue (1.45 grams), (RIC 194); another similar (1.89 grams) uncertain mint (S.4064); another as Caesar (2.19 grams), uncertain mint, rev. soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman, (S.4063). Very good - very fine. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Jovian, (A.D. 363-364), AE 19, Siscia mint, issued 363, (2.97 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around D N IOVIAN VS P F AVG, rev. VOT V within wreath, in exergue crescent ASISC,(S.4086, RIC 423). Nearly extremely fine/good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
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Jovian, (A.D. 363-364), AE 19, Sirmium mint, issued 363, (3.65 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around D N IOVIA NVS P F AVG, rev. VOT V MVLT X within wreath, ASIRM in exergue, (S.4087, RIC 118). Dark green patina, good very fine or better and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Jovian, (A.D. 363-364), AE 19, Rome mint, issued 363, (2.06 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around D N IOVIA NVS P F AVG, rev. VOT V MVLT X within wreath, VRB.ROMB in exergue, (S.4087, RIC 333) (illustrated); another Heraclea mint, (2.61 grams), rev. similar in exergue HERAC.A, (RIC 111); others Heraclea mint, (3.09 grams), rev. VOT V within wreath, in exergue HERACLEA (S.4086, RIC 108) (illustrated); another Constantinople mint, (2,33 grams), (S.4086, RIC 178). Fine - very fine, all scarce. (4)
Estimate $250
Passed in
Procopius, (A.D. 365-366), AE 3, Heraclea mint, (2.20 grams), obv. around D N PROCO PIVS P F AVG, laureate cuirassed bust to left of Procopius, rev. Procopius standing left, around REPARATI O FEL TEMP, "chi-rho" symbol over shoulder, in exergue SMH**G*, dot to right, (S.4124, RIC 7.7). Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $360
Valentinian I, (A.D. 364-375), AE 3, Siscia mint, (2.68 grams), obv. diademed bust of Valentinian to right, around D N VALENTINI ANVS P F AVG, rev. Valentinian advancing to right, dragging captive and holding labarum with "chi-rho" monogram on banner, around GLORIA RO MANORVM, Q in left field, */K in right field, BSISCV in exergue, (S.4102, RIC 14a.xxvii, C.12) (illustrated); Valens, (A.D. 364-378), AE 3, Siscia mint, (2.33 grams), obv. diademed bust of Valens to right, around D N VALEN S P F AVG, rev. Victory advancing to left, around SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, ASISCVE in exergue, (S.4118, RIC 15b.xxxvii) (illustrated); Gratian, (A.D. 367-383), AE 17, Thessalonica mint, (3.16 grams), obv. laureate draped bust to right, around D N GRATIA NVS P F AVG, rev. emperor standing facing head left holding standard with "chi-rho", dragging captive, around GLORIA RO MANORVM, V to left */**G* to right, TES in exergue, (cf.S.4142, RIC 26c.xxxviii, C.22); Valentinian II, (A.D. 375-392), AE 2, issued 383-388, Antioch mint, (4.53 grams), obv. pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust to right of Valentinian II, around D N VALENTINI ANVS P F AVG, rev. emperor standing right holding standard and globe, left foot on captive, around VIRTVS E VERCITI, in exergue ANT**G*, (S.4161, RIC 63b.3); Aelia Flaccilla, wife of Theodosius I, (died A.D. 386), AE 42, uncertain mint, (0.83 grams), obv. draped bust of Aelia Flaccilla to right, around AEL FLACCILLA AVG, rev. Victory seated right with shield, around SALVS REI PVBLICAE, (S.4194). Very fine - extremely fine, fourth double struck on obverse legend, last chipped. (5)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Valens, (A.D. 364-378), silver siliqua, Treveri mint, issued A.D. c.367-375 (2.10 grams), 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.4113, RIC 46a, RSC 110b). Grey tone with golden patination on highlights, extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Gratian, (A.D. 367-383), silver siliqua, Siscia mint, issued A.D. c.367-375 (1.74 grams), obv. pearl-diademed head of Gratian to right, around DN GRATIA NVS PF AVG, rev. VOT X V over MVLT XX, all within wreath, in exergue large dot/SISCPS, (cf.S.4132, RIC 25, RSC 72g).Grey tone, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Gratian, (A.D. 367-383), silver siliqua, Treveri mint, issued A.D. c.367-375 (1.80 grams), obv. pearl-diademed head of Gratian to right, around DN GRATIA NVS PF AVG, rev. VRBS ROMA, Roma seated to left on cuirass holding spear and Victory on globe, TRPS. in exergue, (S.4134, RIC 46b, RSC.87a). Dark tone, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $100
Valentinian II, (A.D. 375-392), silver siliqua, Aquilea mint, issued A.D. c.375-378 (1.11 grams), obv. pearl-diademed head of Valentinian II to right, around DN VALENTINI ANVS IVN PF AVG (NF and AV ligated), rev. VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma seated facing head left, holding globe and spear, AQPS in exergue, (S.4157, RIC 41a, RSC 60b). Grey tone, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Magnus Maximus, (A.D. 383-388), silver siliqua, Treveri mint, (1.86 grams), 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.4201, RIC 84b, RSC 20b). Delightful grey with golden blue peripheral patination, minor flan crack as struck extremely fine or better and rare as such.
Estimate $500
SOLD $480
Magnus Maximus, (A.D. 383-388), silver siliqua, Treveri mint, issued A.D. (2.02 grams), obv. pearl-diademed bust to right, 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.4201, RIC 84b, RSC 20b). Flan crack, attractive tone, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $200
Magnus Maximus, (A.D. 383-388), AE 2, issue struck as Augustus, Arelate mint, (4.60 grams), obv. D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnus Maximus to right, rev. around VICTORIA AVGG, Maximus standing left holding Victory and standard, SCON in exergue, (S.4204, cf.RIC 27b, C.-). Attractive dark brown patina with some surface pitting on reverse, otherwise very fine and very rare, a variety with SCON not listed in RIC for pearl diadem, comes with collector's card description.
Estimate $80
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Aelia Flaccilla, wife of Theodosius I, (died A.D. 386), AE 2, Alexandria mint, (4.41 grams), obv. draped bust of Aelia Flaccilla to right, around AEL FLACCILLA AVG, rev. Empress standing facing folded arms, around SALVS REI PVBLICAE, in exergue ALEB, (S.4193, RIC 4). Fine with green patination, scarce.
Estimate $100
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Honorius, (A.D. 393-423), silver siliqua, Milan mint, (1.40 grams), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Honorius to right, around DN HONORIVS S PF AVG, rev. VIRTVS RO MANORVM around, Roma enthroned to left, holding spear and Victory, MD[PS] in exergue, (S.4250, RIC 32c, RSC 59b). Toned, nearly extremely fine, very scarce, slightly clipped.
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Late 4th century Roman coins, issues in copper of Valens (S.4118) (2); another (S.4117); Gratian (S.4140); Theodosius I (S.4185); Arcadius (S.4220), (S.4233) (5); Honorius, (S.4252, 4253 [2], 4255, 4256); Theodosius II (S,4296) and Egypt, Alexandria mint of Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), billon tetradrachm, year 5 = A.D. 289-290, (6.69 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Maximianus to right, around A K M OVA MA**X*IMIANOC CEB, rev. L E ro left, Dikaiosyne standing to left, holding cornucopiae and anchor, (S.4793, BMC 2550, Milne 4922, Koln 3305). Very good - good very fine, an interesting range. (18)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Ancient Roman, early to mid fourth century AE issues, mostly follis, including Maximianus I (2), Galerius (2, one illustrated), Constantius I (3, one illustrated), Maxentius, Licinius I, Licinius II, Constantine I (4), Constantine II (2), Constantius II (2), Crispus, Theodora, Constans (2, one illustrated), Delmatius, Constantius Gallus (2). Fine - extremely fine, all with collectors packet descriptions. (24)
Estimate $350
SOLD $420
Ancient Roman, small collection described on 2x2 holders, described by owner, stored in Museum Galleries small coin stock book, noted Gallienus (5), Salonina, Victorinus, Tetricus I, Tetricus II (2), Claudius II (5), Aurelian (5), Probus (3), Diocletian. Mostly fine or better. (24)
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
Ancient Roman, small collection described on 2x2 holders, described by owner, stored in Museum Galleries small coin stock book, noted Licinius I, Licinius II (2), Constantine I (7), Constantinian commemorative (2), Crispus (2), Constantine II (2), Constans (5), Constantius II (2). Mostly fine or better. (24)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Ancient Roman, small collection described on 2x2 holders, described by owner, stored in Museum Galleries small coin stock book, noted Constantius II (6), Constantius Gallus (4), Julian II (2), Valentinian I (2), Valens (2), Gratian (4), Valentinian II, Constans, Theodosius I, Theodosius II, Arcadius. Mostly fine or better. (24)
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
Ancient Roman, small collection described on 2x2 holders, a few described by owner, stored in two Museum Galleries small coin stock book, noted 3rd century Roman (7), Greek (3), Indian (1) and a 4th century bronze. Several fine. (12)
Estimate $60
SOLD $80