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Galerius Maximian, (A.D. 305-311), AE folles, Alexandria mint, (5.77 grams), issued A.D. 308 - 311, obv. laureate head of Galerius to right, around IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO IMP ERATORIS, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, in exergue ALE, above to left P, to right **A*/A, (S.14524, RIC 107a). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Severus II, (A.D. 306-307 first reign), AE follis, Heraclea mint, issued A.D. 305-6 (12.03 grams), obv. laureate head of Severus II to right, around FL VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES, rev. around GENIO POPU L I ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, in exergue HTA, (cf.S.14634, RIC 26a). Attractive tone, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Maxentius, (A.D. 306-308), AE follis, Aquileia mint, issued summer 307, (6.91 grams), obv. laureate head to right, around IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, rev. tetrastyle temple, within which sits Roma to left, presenting globe to Maxentius, around CONSERV VRB SVAE, AQP in exergue, (cf.S.14982, RIC 113). Some silvering, very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Licinius I, (A.D. 308-324), AE follis, issued 315, London mint, (3.06 grams), obv. Licinius laureate and cuirassed bust right, around IMP LICINIVS P F AVG, rev. Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae, GENIO POP ROM, S F in left and right field, PLN in exergue, (S.15183, RIC 249); another AE follis, issued early 313, (3.22 grams), Heraclea mint, obv. laureate head to right of Licinius, around IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG, rev. Jupiter standing left, leaning on sceptre, holding Victory on globe, eagle with wreath below, around IOVI CON SERVATORI AVGG, A to right, SMHT in exergue, (cf.S.15233, RIC 73). Toned, very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
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Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), AE folles, issued 315-316, London mint, (2.91 grams), obv. laureate cuirassed bust to right of Constantine I, around CONSTANTINVS P AVG, rev. Sol standing to left holding globe and whip, around SOL INVICTO COMITI, S F across fields, MLN in exergue, (cf.S.16050, RIC 43); follis, issued 313-7, Nicomedia mint, (2.97 grams), obv. Constantine laureate head to right, around IMP FL VAL CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, rev. Jupiter standing left holding Victory on globe and resting on sceptre, eagle at feet, in exergue SMN, around IOVI CONS ERVATORI, S to right, (cf.S.15941, RIC VII 13, cf. C.290); follis, issued 330-335, Antioch mint, (2.87 grams), obv. diademed bust to right, around CONSTANTI NVS MAX AVG, rev. two soldiers each with spear and one standard, around GLOR IA EXERC ITVS, in exergue SMANA, (cf.S.16359, RIC 86a); commemorative AE issue of A.D. 330-346, Antioch mint, (2.13 grams), obv. helmeted bust of Roma to left, around, VRBS ROMA, rev. she-wolf standing to left suckling Romulus and Remus, two stars above, in exergue, SMANA (cf.S.16526). Very fine - nearly extremely fine, some scarce. (4)
Estimate $180
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Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), AE follis, Siscia mint, (2.90 grams), obv. Constantine laureate head right, around IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, rev. Jupiter standing left holding victory, leaning on sceptre, around IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN, (S.15969, RIC VI 232); another AE3, Siscia mint, (3.19 grams), rev. Camp gate, (S.16253, RIC VII 215); another AE3, Ticinum mint, (2.91 grams), rev. VOT XX in wreath, DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG, PT in exergue. (cf.S.16331, RIC VII 140 P); another AE3, (1.53 grams), rev. two soldiers holding spears either side of a standard. (cf.S.16361); commemorative AE3 from reign of Constantine, Cyzicus mint, (1.07 grams), obv. helmeted head of Roma left, around VRBS ROMA, rev. wolf and twins Romulus and Remus, SMTSE in exergue, (cf.S.16525, RIC 187); Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), AE4, Siscia mint, (1.28 grams), obv. diademed and cuirassed bust of Constantius II right, around CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, rev. two victories facing each other, around VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN, CSIS in exergue, (S.3999, RIC VIII 182); Constantius Gallus, (A.D. 351-354), AE centenionalis, Siscia mint, (3.99 grams), obv. bare headed and draped and cuirassed bust to right, around D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C, rev. soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman, around FEL TEMP RE PARATIO, RSIS in exergue, (S.4063, RIC VIII 351). Nearly very fine - very fine. (7)
Estimate $150
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Constantine I, (307-337 A.D.), AE folles, issued 327-328, Constantinople mint, (2.97 grams), obv. around CONSTANTI NVS MAX AVG, pearl diademed head to right, rev. around GLORIA RO MANORVM, Roma seated left on shield, Victory on globe in right hand, scepter in left, A in left field, CONS in exergue. (S.16234, RIC 23); another of Constantine I, Constantiniana Dafne type issued in 328 AD, Constantinople mint AE folles (3.39 grams), obv. around CONSTANTI NVS MAX AVG, laurel diademed draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. around CONSTANTINI ANA DAFNE, Victory seated left on cippus, palm branch in each hand, head to right and trophy in front, at the foot of which kneeling captive, spurned by Victory, **D* in left field, CONS in exergue.(S.16191, RIC 34) (illustrated). Both very fine and scarce with tickets. (2)
Estimate $120
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Delmatius, (A.D. 335-337), AE follis, issued 335-337 as Caesar, Siscia mint, issued 335-6, (1.49 grams), obv. laureate bust to right, cuirassed of Delmatius, around FL DELMATIVS NOB C, rev. two soldiers each with spear but only sharing one standard, around GLOR IA EXERC ITVS, in exergue BSIS, (S.16989, RIC 256 [R2]). Brown patina, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $120
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Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), silver reduced siliqua, Lugdunum mint issued A.D. c.340-351 (1.87 grams), obv. diademed bust of Constantius II to right, around DN CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, rev. VOT XXX MVLTIS XXXX within wreath, CON in exergue, (S.3996, RIC 216, RSC 342-3a). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Vetranio, (A.D. 350), AE centenionalis, issued at Siscia mint, (5.606 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). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
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Magnentius, (A.D.350-353), AE centenionalis, Lugdunum mint, (3.61 grams), obv. D N MAGNEN TIVS P F AVG, pearl and rosette headed bust draped and cuirassed to right, rev. around FELICITAS [RE]IPVBLICE, RSLG in exergue, Magnentius standing to left holding Victory and labarum, (S.4018, RIC 112); Decentius, (A.D. 350-353), AE centenionalis, Arles mint in A.D. 351-3, (4.27 grams), obv. bare-headed bust of Decentius, draped and cuirassed to right, around DN DECENTI VS CAESAR, rev. VICTORIAE DD NN [AVG ET CAES] around, two Victories facing each other holding wreath between them inscribed VOT/V MVL/X, I below, in exergue SAR, (cf.S.4035, RIC 172). Nearly very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
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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 $200
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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 $150
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Jovian, (A.D. 363-364), AE 19, Heraclea mint, issued 363, (3.318 grams), obv. laureate draped bust to left, around [D N I]OVIAN VS P F AVG, rev. VOT V within wreath, HERACB in exergue, (S.4086 [£85], RIC 108). Brown patina, rough edge, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $80
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Gratian, (A.D. 367-383), AE 22, Siscia mint, issued 307-8, (4.74 grams), obv. laureate draped bust to right, around D N GRATIA NVS P F AVG, rev. emperor standing facing head left holding Victory on globe, right hand raising kneeling woman wearing turreted crown, around REPARATIO REIPVB, BSISC in exergue, (cf.S.4139, cf.RIC 26b.2). Attractive green patina, extremely fine.
Estimate $120
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Magnus Maximus, (A.D. 383-388), AE 2, issue struck as Augustus, Lyon mint, (5.51 grams), obv. D N MAG MAX[IMVS P F AVG], diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnus Maximus to right, rev. around [REPA]RATIO REIPUB, Maximus standing left raising kneeling female figure, (S.4204, RIC 32, C.3). Attractive dark brown patina, very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
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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 $80
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Honorius, (A.D. 393-423), silver siliqua, Milan mint, (1.15 grams), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Honorius to right, around DN HONOR[IVS] S PF AVG, rev. VIRTVS RO MANORVM around, Roma enthroned to left, holding spear and Victory, [MDPS] in exergue, (S.4250, RIC 32c, RSC 59b). Toned, nearly extremely fine, very scarce, clipped.
Estimate $150
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Ancient coins, AE issues including Macedonian kingdom, Philip II, (B.C. 359-336), AE unit; Alexander the Great, (B.C. 336-323), AE 18, (Price 280); Demetrios Poliorketes, (B.C. 394-288), Ae 14, (S.6775); Interregnum, (B.C. 288-277), Ae 18, (S.6781); Phoenicia, Arados, (2nd-1st century B.C.), Ae 21, (S.6005); Berytos, (1st century B.C.), AE 19, (S.6021); Tripolis, (after B.C. 111), AE 20, (cf.S.6057); Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos VII, (B.C. 138-129), AE 15, (S.7100); Cleopatra and Antiochos VIII, (B.C. 125-121), AE 19, (S.7139); Syria, Seleukis and Pieria, (2nd century B.C.), AE 22, (S.5891); Pamphylia, Side, (3rd-2nd century B.C.), AE 16, (S.5437); Judaea, John Hyrcanus II, (B.C. 67-40), Prutah, (S.6096); Agrippa I, (B.C. 37-44), Prutah, (RPC 4981); Antonius Felix, (A.D. 52-60), AE 17, (S.5627). Nearly fine - very fine. (14)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Ancient Greek and Roman, AE issues, Chalkis under Ptolemy, son of Mannaios, AE 19, (B.C. 84-40), obv. Head of Zeus right, countermark of male head right, (HGC V.9, 1441); Caligula, (A.D. 37-41), AE As, rev. Vesta, (S.1803); Byzantine, Anonymous issue, AE folles, (A.D. 969-976), obv. Christ facing, rev. Greek legend, (cf.SB.1813). Nearly fine - nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Ancient and Medieval Middle East, silver and AE issues, Indo-Scythian, trichalkon, (c.A.D. 10), obv. Horse, (M.2504); Sassanian, Kavad, (A.D. 488-532), drachm, rev. Altar, (M.1020); Abbasid, Al Mansur Caliph, (A.D. 754-7774), Dirhem, rev. Script, (M.145); Ghaznavids, Zahir Al Daulah Ibrahim, (A.D. 1059-1099), Dirhem, (M.795); Urtukids of Maridin, Hosam Al Din Yuluk Arslan, (A.D. 1193), Dirhem, (M.1039); Ayyubids, (A.D. 1196), Dirhem, (M.824); Ilkhans, Uljaitu Ibn Argun, (A.D. 1304-1317), Double Dirhem, rev. Script, (M.1611-8). Nearly fine - nearly very fine. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Ancient Greek and Roman coins, noted Trajan denarius, Sassanian drachm, Greek from Syracuse, Egypt; large Roman (5), antonianii of Postumus, Tacitus, Salonina, Tetricus I, Diocletian, Claudius II, 4th century AE from Crispus, Constantius II, Constantius Gallus; Byzantine (1) etc. Poor - nearly very fine. (32)
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Ancient Roman and Greek AE issues, including Republican As, obv. Janus head, rev. Prow; Marcus Aurelius, sestertius, struck (173 A.D.), rev. Mercury within tetrastyle temple, (S.4996); Divus Augustus, struck under Tiberius, As, obv. head of Augustus, rev. Eagle spreading wings, (S.1790); Severus Alexander, AE 20, rev. Annona; Crispus, folles, Aquileia mint, (321 A.D.), rev. wreath (illustrated); other Roman and Greek AE, including Thessalonica, Constantius, Gallienus. Poor - nearly extremely fine. (19)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Ancient Roman and Provincial, various issues housed in 2x2 folders with collector's descriptions, Roman Republic, (c.91 B.C.), AE Quadrans, (3.64 grams), rev. Prow right, Roma above, (S.1195); Faustina Junior, (died A.D. 175), sestertius, rev. Diana standing, (S.4717); AE 30, possibly Elagabalus, rev. two females; Valens, (A.D. 364-378), silver siliqua, rev. Roma seated, (S.4113); Gratian, (A.D. 367-383), AE 4, rev. Wreath, (S.4146); Valentinian II, (A.D. 375-392), AE 3, rev. Constantinopolis, (S.4164); Theodosius I, (A.D. 379-395), AE 2, rev. Emperor on Galley, (S.4182); AE 4, rev. Victory, (S.4188); Arcadius, (A.D. 383-408), AE 3, rev. Victory; AE 4, rev. Victory dragging captive. Fine - very fine. (10)
Estimate $150
SOLD $230
Ancient Roman, including denarii of Mn. Fonteius C.f., (85 B.C.), rev. infant winged Genius seated on goat, (S.271); Brutus, (Quintus Caepio Brutus), (43-42 B.C.), rev. tripod between axe and simpulum, (S.381); Lepidus and Octavian, (Spring Summer 42 B.C.), obv. bare head of Lepidus, rev. bare head of Octavian, (S.1523); Sextus Pompey, younger son of Pompey the Great, (died 35 B.C.), silver denarius, mint of Sicily, issued 42-40 B.C., obv. bare head of Pompey the Great, rev. Neptune standing to left, (S.1392); Didius Julianus, (A.D. 193), rev. Concordia Militum standing to left, (S.6072). Poor-fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $450
Ancient Greek and Roman as modern copies, mostly denarius, includes, Julius Caesar, rev. Bull; Mark Antony, rev. Lucius Antonius, another, rev. Cleopatra, tetradrachm, rev. Octavia; Cassius, rev. jug and lituus; Ahenobarbus, rev. Prow; Caligula, rev. Augustus; Otho, rev. Pax; Pertinax, rev. Aequitas; Pupienus, rev. Felicitas. Good - very fine with collector's packets. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Ancient Roman, selection of AE issues including Caligula AE As, rev. Vesta, Constantine (5), Constans, Constantius II (2), Diocletian, Procopius, Valentinian. Fine - good very fine. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Ancient Roman, including AE As of Domitian, rev. Minerva advancing right, (S.2691), Sestertius, rev. Domitian on horseback spearing fallen German, (S.2771); Hadrian, As, rev. Fortuna standing left holding patera, (RIC.812); Antoninus Pius, As, rev. Libertas standing left holding pileus and rod; also Greek and Roman Ae and other world. Good - very fine. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Ancient Roman, AE of Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), Dupondius, Rome mint, (9.55 grams), issued A.D. 166, obv. laureate head to right, around L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, rev. Victory standing left, erecting trophy and holding palm, around TR P VI IMP III COS II SC, (S.5399, RIC 1449, BMC 1306); Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 181, (25.17 grams), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG, rev. around PROV DEOR TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P, S C across field, Providentia standing to left, holding long sceptre and baton pointing to globe at her feet, (S.5794, RIC 312, C.626, BMC 459); Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), AE 20, Mesopotamia Carrhae, (3.34 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, corrupt legend around, rev. City-goddess (Tyche) to right turreted, COI ME ANT ONINIAN around, (S.2702, BMC 19. [p.86], SNG Cop. 179). Fine - good fine, scarce. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Ancient Roman, including AE25 of Caracalla, Elagabalus, Berytus mint; sestertius of Severus Alexander, Antioch mint; follis of Galerius, Carthage mint; as of Gordian III; AE2 of Valentinian III; antoninianus of Probus; AE3 of Diocletian, Alexandria mint; AE folles (3) of Constantine I, London mint. Poor - very fine. (11)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200