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obverse: Aurelian (270-275).. BI Tetradrachm. Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 5 (AD 273/4) reverse: Aurelian (270-275).. BI Tetradrachm. Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 5 (AD 273/4)
Lot # 524 - Aurelian (270-275). BI Tetradrachm. Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 5 (AD 273/4). Obv. A K Λ ΔΟΜ VΡΗΛΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ЄTOVC Є. Eagle standing slightly left, head right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; star to upper left. K&G 106.40; Dattari 5489/90. BI. 10.29 g. 22.00 mm. Dark brown patina with a thin layer of green. About EF.
obverse: Probus (276-282).. BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint reverse: Probus (276-282).. BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint
Lot # 525 - Probus (276-282). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint. Obv. VIRTVS PROBI AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. Rev. MARTI PACIF. Mars walking left, holding olive-branch, spear and shield; in exergue, ΔXXI. RIC V 543. BI. 3.61 g. 23.50 mm. R. Rare and superb, fully silvered and virtually as struck About FDC.
obverse: Diocletian (284-305 AD).. BI Tetradrachm. Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 3 (286/7 AD) reverse: Diocletian (284-305 AD).. BI Tetradrachm. Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 3 (286/7 AD)
Lot # 526 - Diocletian (284-305 AD). BI Tetradrachm. Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 3 (286/7 AD). Obv. Α Κ Γ ΟΥΑ ΔΙΟΚΛΗΤΙΑΝΟC CEB. Laureate bust right. Rev. ЄTOVC star Γ. Tyche standing facing, head left, holding cornucopiae with left hand and rudder with right hand. K&G 119.30; Dattari 5756/7. BI. 7.36 g. 21.00 mm. EF.
obverse: Carausius (287-293).. BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint reverse: Carausius (287-293).. BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint
Lot # 527 - Carausius (287-293). BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint. Obv. IMP C CARAVSIVS PF AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PAX AVG. Pax standing facing, head left, holding olive branch and vertical sceptre; S-P across field; in exergue, MLXXI. RIC V 98 var. (ex. ML). BI. 3.29 g. 25.50 mm. R. Bold portrait. About EF.
obverse: Maximian (286-310 AD).. BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 8 (292/3 AD) reverse: Maximian (286-310 AD).. BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 8 (292/3 AD)
Lot # 528 - Maximian (286-310 AD). BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 8 (292/3 AD). Obv. ΜΑΧΙΜΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. Eagle standing slightly left, head right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; L H across field. K&G 120.69; Dattari 6024. BI. 8.34 g. 19.00 mm. About EF.
obverse: Constantius I Chlorus (Divus, after 306 AD).. AE Follis, struck under Maxentius, Ticinum mint reverse: Constantius I Chlorus (Divus, after 306 AD).. AE Follis, struck under Maxentius, Ticinum mint
Lot # 529 - Constantius I Chlorus (Divus, after 306 AD). AE Follis, struck under Maxentius, Ticinum mint. Obv. DIVO CONSTANTIO AVG. Veiled head right. Rev. MEMORIA DIVI CONSTANTI. Temple with domed roof surmounted by eagle; in exergue, PT. RIC VI 97. AE. 7.29 g. 26.00 mm. A choice example, sharply struck. Attractive deep olive green patina, with lighter hues and turquoise spots. Good VF.
Extremely Rare Galerius' Aureus
obverse: Galerius as Caesar (293-305).. AV Aureus, Aquileia mint, 303-305 AD reverse: Galerius as Caesar (293-305).. AV Aureus, Aquileia mint, 303-305 AD
Lot # 530 - Galerius as Caesar (293-305). AV Aureus, Aquileia mint, 303-305 AD. Obv. MAXIMIANVS CAESAR. Laureate head right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI. Jupiter standing facing, head left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; in exergue, SMAQ. RIC VI 9. AV. 5.31 g. 20.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Sharply struck and superb, with a bold portrait. Cleaned. About EF/EF. Ex Artemide 6 Settembre 2007, lot 323.
obverse: Galerius as Caesar (293-305).. AR Argenteus, Rome mint, c. 295-297 AD reverse: Galerius as Caesar (293-305).. AR Argenteus, Rome mint, c. 295-297 AD
Lot # 531 - Galerius as Caesar (293-305). AR Argenteus, Rome mint, c. 295-297 AD. Obv. MAXIMIA-NVS CAES. Laureate head right. Rev. PROVIDE-NTIA AVGG. The four princes sacrificing over tripod before gate in six-turreted enclosure; in exergue, Γ. RIC VI 35b. AR. 3.12 g. 17.50 mm. RRR. Very rare. Exceptional coin, with a wonderful portrait. Virtually as struck. Spectacular iridescent tone, with golden highlights and electric blue spots. FDC.
obverse: Galeria Valeria, wife of Galerius (died 315 AD).. AE Follis, 309-310 AD. Heraclea mint reverse: Galeria Valeria, wife of Galerius (died 315 AD).. AE Follis, 309-310 AD. Heraclea mint
Lot # 532 - Galeria Valeria, wife of Galerius (died 315 AD). AE Follis, 309-310 AD. Heraclea mint. Obv. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. Venus standing facing, head left, lifting dress and holding apple; in exergue, HTA. RIC VI 43. AE. 6.39 g. 26.00 mm. Superb portrait. Lovely dark green patina. EF/Good VF.
obverse: Divus Romulus (died 309 AD).. AE Half Follis, 309-312, Rome mint reverse: Divus Romulus (died 309 AD).. AE Half Follis, 309-312, Rome mint
Lot # 533 - Divus Romulus (died 309 AD). AE Half Follis, 309-312, Rome mint. Obv. DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS. Bare head right. Rev. AETERNAE MEMORIAE. Domed shrine with right door ajar; above, eagle standing right, head left; in exergue, RT. RIC VI 239. AE. 2.02 g. 17.00 mm. R. A superb example, very rare as such. Lovely dark green patina, slightly rough, otherwise EF.
Exceptional Sol Invictus
obverse: Constantine I (307-337).. AE Follis. Treveri mint. Struck circa 310-313 AD reverse: Constantine I (307-337).. AE Follis. Treveri mint. Struck circa 310-313 AD
Lot # 534 - Constantine I (307-337). AE Follis. Treveri mint. Struck circa 310-313 AD. Obv. CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SOLI INVICTO COMITI. Radiate and draped bust of Sol right, seen from behind. RIC VI 893. AE. 3.72 g. 24.50 mm. EF/Good EF.
obverse: Constantine I (307-337).. AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 313-315 AD reverse: Constantine I (307-337).. AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 313-315 AD
Lot # 535 - Constantine I (307-337). AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 313-315 AD. Obv. CONSTANTINVS PF AVG. Laureate bust right. Rev. P M TRIB P COS IIII P P PRO COS. Emperor, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding globe and short sceptre; PTR in exergue. RIC VII 19; C. 398 (Fr. 60); Depeyrot 21/2; Alföldi 301; Biaggi 1984. AV. 4.50 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Carefully repaired hole in field, otherwise good VF.
obverse: Crispus (Caesar, 317-326).. AE Follis, Arelate mint, 317-318 AD reverse: Crispus (Caesar, 317-326).. AE Follis, Arelate mint, 317-318 AD
Lot # 536 - Crispus (Caesar, 317-326). AE Follis, Arelate mint, 317-318 AD. Obv. CRISPVS NOB CAES. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PRINCIPIA IVVENTVTIS. Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield; R-S across field; QARL in exergue. RIC VII 131 (R4). AE. 3.16 g. 19.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and superb, from a masterly engraved reverse die. Lovely deep brown patina. EF.
obverse: Commemorative series.. AE 14 mm. Constantinople mint. Special issue for the dedication of the city, c. 330 AD reverse: Commemorative series.. AE 14 mm. Constantinople mint. Special issue for the dedication of the city, c. 330 AD
Lot # 537 - Commemorative series. AE 14 mm. Constantinople mint. Special issue for the dedication of the city, c. 330 AD. Obv. POP ROMANVS. Laureate and draped bust of Genius of the Roman People left, cornucopiae over left shoulder. Rev. CONS/ H. Milvian Bridge with tower at each end over flowing water of the Tiber River. RIC VIII 21. AE. 1.07 g. 14.00 mm. VF/About EF.
Outstanding Siliqua
obverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AR Siliqua, Aquileia mint, before 355 AD reverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AR Siliqua, Aquileia mint, before 355 AD
Lot # 538 - Constantius II (337-361). AR Siliqua, Aquileia mint, before 355 AD. Obv. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Laurel- and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FELICI-TA-S PERPETVA. Victory advancing left, with wreath and trophy; in exergue, AQ•. RIC VIII 70. AR. 3.41 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare. An overweight example, brilliant and superb. Absolutely minor nicks, otherwise good EF. Under Constantius II, between 355 and 360, the weight of the siliqua was reduced from c. 3 g. to c. 1.9 g. but the unreduced siliqua continued to be minted quite frequently, mostly in the West. In this regard, see RSC V. pp.7-8.
Exceptional Maiorina
obverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AE 25 mm. Siscia mint, 348-350 reverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AE 25 mm. Siscia mint, 348-350
Lot # 539 - Constantius II (337-361). AE 25 mm. Siscia mint, 348-350. Obv. D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A in left field. Rev. FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Soldier holding shield, spearing fallen horseman; A in left field; •ΔSIS• in exergue. RIC VIII 253. AE. 5.48 g. 25.00 mm. An outstanding example, in exceptional state of preservation and fully silvered, with underlying luster and green hues. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
obverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AV Solidus, Nicomedia mint, 340-350 AD reverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AV Solidus, Nicomedia mint, 340-350 AD
Lot # 540 - Constantius II (337-361). AV Solidus, Nicomedia mint, 340-350 AD. Obv. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS PERP AVG. Pearl and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLORIA REIPVBLICAE. Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, holding between them a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX; Constantinopolis holding sceptre and resting right foot on prow and Roma holding spear; in exergue, SMNT. RIC VIII 33 (R3). AV. 4.57 g. 21.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Almost invisible graffito on emperor's neck, otherwise virtually as struck. Good EF.
obverse: Julian II as Caesar (355-360). AR Siliqua, Arelate mint reverse: Julian II as Caesar (355-360). AR Siliqua, Arelate mint
Lot # 541 - Julian II as Caesar (355-360). AR Siliqua, Arelate mint. Obv. DN IVLIANVS NOB CAES. Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VOTIS V MVLTIS X within wreath; beneath, TCON. RIC VIII 265. AR. 2.22 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. Great metal. Superb portrait. Enchanting light iridescent tone, with golden hues. Good EF.
obverse: Valentinian I (364-375).. AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 373-375 AD reverse: Valentinian I (364-375).. AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 373-375 AD
Lot # 542 - Valentinian I (364-375). AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 373-375 AD. Obv. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG. Valentinian and Valens enthroned facing, holding globe between them; above, Victory facing with wings spread, palm frond between; TROBT in exergue. RIC IX 17b.6; Depeyrot 43/1; C. 43. AV. 4.51 g. 21.50 mm. R. Rare, sharply struck and superb. Good EF.
obverse: Gratian (367-383).. AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 375-378 AD reverse: Gratian (367-383).. AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 375-378 AD
Lot # 543 - Gratian (367-383). AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 375-378 AD. Obv. DN GRATIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG. Valentinian I and Gratian enthroned facing, holding a globe between them; above, Victory facing with wings spread; palm frond on exergual line; in exergue, TROBT. RIC IX 39d; Depeyrot 47/2. AV. 4.50 g. 21.00 mm. Scarce. In excellent state of preservation, from fresh dies and virtually as struck. About FDC/Good EF.
obverse: Gratian (367-383) . AR Siliqua, Treveri mint reverse: Gratian (367-383) . AR Siliqua, Treveri mint
Lot # 544 - Gratian (367-383). AR Siliqua, Treveri mint. Obv. DN GRATIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS ROMANORVM. Roma seated facing, head left, on throne, holding globe and reversed spear; in exergue, TRPS. RIC IX 58a. AR. 2.00 g. 17.00 mm. A superb example. Magnificent light iridescent tone. About EF/EF.
obverse: Valentinian II (375-392).. AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 377 AD reverse: Valentinian II (375-392).. AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 377 AD
Lot # 545 - Valentinian II (375-392). AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 377 AD. Obv. D N VALENTINIANVS IVN P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG. Valentinian II and Gratian enthroned facing, holding a globe between them; above throne, Victory facing with wings spread; palm frond between; TROBT in exergue. RIC IX 39e3; Depeyrot 47/3; C. 36 (Fr.20). AV. 4.45 g. 20.50 mm. Scarce. A choice example, struck on a broad flan. About EF. Ex Gorny & Mosch, 142, 2005, 3055.
obverse: Theodosius I (379-395).. AR Siliqua, Mediolanum mint, 379-388 AD reverse: Theodosius I (379-395).. AR Siliqua, Mediolanum mint, 379-388 AD
Lot # 546 - Theodosius I (379-395). AR Siliqua, Mediolanum mint, 379-388 AD. Obv. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VOT/X/MVLT/XX in four lines within wreath; MDPS beneath. RIC IX 14b. AR. 1.44 g. 16.00 mm. R. Rare and superb. Wonderful old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Obverse right field gently smoothed, otherwise good EF.
obverse: Arcadius (383-408).. AV Solidus, Mediolanum mint, 395-402 AD reverse: Arcadius (383-408).. AV Solidus, Mediolanum mint, 395-402 AD
Lot # 547 - Arcadius (383-408). AV Solidus, Mediolanum mint, 395-402 AD. Obv. DN ARCADI-VS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG. Arcadius standing right, foot on captive, holding labarum and Victory on globe; in field, M-D; in exergue, COMOB. RIC IX 35b; Depeyrot 16.1. AV. 4.45 g. 21.00 mm. A very attractive example, brilliant and lightly toned. About EF.
obverse: Honorius (393-423).. AV Solidus, Sirmium mint (?) reverse: Honorius (393-423).. AV Solidus, Sirmium mint (?)
Lot # 548 - Honorius (393-423). AV Solidus, Sirmium mint (?). Obv. DN HONORIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Є. Emperor standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, treading on captive seated left; S-M across fields; COMOB in exergue. RIC X 2 (R3); Depeyrot 34/3. AV. 4.44 g. 20.50 mm. RRR. Very rare. An outstanding example, from fresh, masterly engraved and exceptionally detailed dies. Almost invisible edge nick on reverse, otherwise about FDC. About the controversial explanation of S-M (Selymbria, Sirmium or Sacra Moneta) and the attribution of this issue to the mints of Selymbria, Sirmium or Constantinople, cfr. P. Grierson, LRC pp. 119-20 e 196.
obverse: Galla Placidia, daughter of Theodosius I and mother of Valentinian III (died 450 AD).. AV Solidus, Ravenna mint, 421-422 AD reverse: Galla Placidia, daughter of Theodosius I and mother of Valentinian III (died 450 AD).. AV Solidus, Ravenna mint, 421-422 AD
Lot # 549 - Galla Placidia, daughter of Theodosius I and mother of Valentinian III (died 450 AD). AV Solidus, Ravenna mint, 421-422 AD. Obv. D N GALLA PLACIDIA P F AVG. Draped bust right, wearing pearl diadem, Chi-Rho on shoulder, Hand of God above, holding crown. Rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAE. Victory seated right on cuirass, inscribing Chi-Rho on shield resting on her knee; R-V across fied; COMOB in exergue. RIC X 1333 (R4); C. 3 (Fr.150). AV. 4.31 g. 21.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. A superb example, perfectly centred on a broad unclipped flan, brilliant and lightly toned. From masterly engraved dies and virtually as struck. EF/Good EF. Ex Gemini I, 2005, 486. Ex Nomisma 30, 2005, 346 Ex Bertolami Fine Arts 37, 2017, 729. This solidus was probably struck during the brief reign of Placidia's second husband, Constantius III, who was named coemperor by Honorius, but not recognized by Theodosius II in the east. Production may have continued after Constantius' death, when Placidia remained an honored Augusta at the court of Honorius until she quarrelled with him and fled to Constantinople.
obverse: Galla Placidia, daughter of Theodosius I and mother of Valentinian III (died 450 AD).. AV Tremissis, Ravenna (or Rome) mint reverse: Galla Placidia, daughter of Theodosius I and mother of Valentinian III (died 450 AD).. AV Tremissis, Ravenna (or Rome) mint
Lot # 550 - Galla Placidia, daughter of Theodosius I and mother of Valentinian III (died 450 AD). AV Tremissis, Ravenna (or Rome) mint. Obv. D N GALLA PLA CIDIA P F AVC. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, wearing earring and two pearl necklaces. Rev. Christogram within wreath; large central jewel above; COMOB beneath. RIC X 1343 (Ravenna); Ranieri 80 (R3); Depeyrot 47/12 (Rome). AV. 1.44 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare an seldom offered. Minor scuff on reverse, otherwise about EF/EF.
obverse: Theodosius II (402-450).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 430-440 AD reverse: Theodosius II (402-450).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 430-440 AD
Lot # 551 - Theodosius II (402-450). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 430-440 AD. Obv. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX I. Constantinopolis seated left, left foot on prow, holding sceptre and globus cruciger; shield at her side; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1. AV. 4.35 g. 20.00 mm. A choice example, superb and brilliant, with underlying luster. Almost invisible graffiti in obverse right field, otherwise about EF/EF.
obverse: Theodosius II (408-450).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 441-450 AD reverse: Theodosius II (408-450).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 441-450 AD
Lot # 552 - Theodosius II (408-450). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 441-450 AD. Obv. DN THEODOSI - VS PF AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield with horseman motif. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS XVII PP. Constantinople enthroned left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, resting left foot on prow; in left field, star; in exergue, COMOB. RIC X 321 (R4)). AV. 4.46 g. 21.00 mm. RRR. Very rare variety without punctuation in reverse legend. Brilliant and superb. About EF/EF.
obverse: Valentinian III (425-455).. AV Solidus. Rome mint, 425-426 AD reverse: Valentinian III (425-455).. AV Solidus. Rome mint, 425-426 AD
Lot # 553 - Valentinian III (425-455). AV Solidus. Rome mint, 425-426 AD. Obv. DN PLA VALENTINIANVS PF AVG. Rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG. Emperor standing facing, holding long cross and Victory on globe; he places right foot on head of human headed coiled serpent; across fields, R-M; in exergue, COMOB. RIC X 2005. AV. 4.49 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Exceptional quality, virtually as struck. About FDC.
obverse: Valentinian III (425-455).. AV Solidus, Ravenna mint reverse: Valentinian III (425-455).. AV Solidus, Ravenna mint
Lot # 554 - Valentinian III (425-455). AV Solidus, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN PLA VALENTINIANVS PF AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG. Valentinian standing facing, holding long cross and Victory on globe, foot placed on human-headed coiled serpent; in field, R-V in exergue, CONOB. Cf. RIC X 2018 var. (COMOB); cf. Depeyrot 17/1 var. (same); cf. Ranieri 95 corr. (CONOB misreaded COMOB?). AV. 4.50 g. 21.00 mm. R. An outstanding example, sharply struck on a broad flan, from masterly engraved dies. A rare and interesting variety. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
obverse: Leo I (457-474).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. 3rd officina. Struck 462 or 466 AD reverse: Leo I (457-474).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. 3rd officina. Struck 462 or 466 AD
Lot # 555 - Leo I (457-474). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. 3rd officina. Struck 462 or 466 AD. Obv. DN LEO PERPET AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGΓ. Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. AV. 4.48 g. 20.50 mm. Scarce. Sharply struck and superb, with underlying luster. Good EF.
obverse: Leo I (457-474).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 462 or 466 AD reverse: Leo I (457-474).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 462 or 466 AD
Lot # 556 - Leo I (457-474). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 462 or 466 AD. Obv. DN LEO PERPET AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AYGGG A. Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. AV. 4.45 g. 20.50 mm. Scarce. A superb example, brilliant and lightly toned. EF.
Charming Majorianus
obverse: Majorian (457-461).. AE 14 mm. Mediolanum mint reverse: Majorian (457-461).. AE 14 mm. Mediolanum mint
Lot # 557 - Majorian (457-461). AE 14 mm. Mediolanum mint. Obv. DN MAI[ ]RIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. [V]ICTORIA AVGGG. Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm branch; in exergue, [MD]. Cf. RIC X 2641-2644. AE. 2.65 g. 14.00 mm. RR. Very rare. An outstanding example, in excellent condition for issue, sharply struck and well centred on unusually regular flan. Dark green patina. Good VF. Julius Valerius Majorian owned his name to his maternal grandfather, who had been magister militum in Illyricum in the 370s. He had himself served with distinction under Aetius, and in 455 he was considered a possible successor of Valentinian III. Presumably, when he and Ricimer deposed Avitus in October 456, it was intended that he should succeed him, but according to Sidonius Apollinaris, who knew him personally, he was reluctant to assume the burden, and an interregnum of six months followed during which he and Ricimer were in fact masters of the West but the Emperors were nominally Marcian and, after January 457, Leo. Even after he had been proclaimed emperor by the army outside Rome on 1st April 457, he continued to call himself no more than magister militum, and he was not proclaimed at Ravenna until 28 December 457. Just as Avitus had not been acceptable in Italy, so Majorian was not acceptable in Gaul. In 458 he led an army of German mercenaries into the Rhone valley, made himself master of Lyon, which had accepted a Burgundian garrison, and having defeated the Visigoths outside Arles, he compelled them to come to terms. But his Gallic successes in 458/9 were followed by misfortunes in Spain in 460/1. Two naval expeditions planned against Gaiseric met with disaster, and he was forced to return to Italy with no accomplishment to his credit. Such successes as he had had, however, aroused the suspicions of Ricimer: Majorian, who had deserved better things, was seized by treachery at Tortona on 2 August, deposed, and beheaded five days later. AE4 were struck under Majorian at Milan, Ravenna and Rome […] The coins of all three mints are larger and substantially heavier than any Western bronze coins had been since the reign of Honorius. Lacam (1988, 220) has suggested that these unusually high weights are to be explained by Ricimer's need for betterc coin to offer Gundobald's mercenaries when preparing for his campaign against the Vandals, but it is difficult to immagine any troops being satisfied with such miserable scraps of metal. (Grierson-Mays 'Catalogue of Late Roman Coin in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection', Washington, 1992, pp. 250-252).
Superb Libius Severus
obverse: Libius Severus (Severus III, 461-465).. AV Tremissis, Ravenna mint reverse: Libius Severus (Severus III, 461-465).. AV Tremissis, Ravenna mint
Lot # 558 - Libius Severus (Severus III, 461-465). AV Tremissis, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN LIB SEVE-RVS PF AVG. Ornate diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Latin cross pattée within wreath; beneath, COMOB. RIC X 2709 (R3); Ranieri 157-159 (R3); Depeyrot 25/3. AV. 1.49 g. 13.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, perfectly centred and superb. EF. On November of 461, Libius Severus was proclaimed emperor by Ricimer at Ravenna, and other than the fact that he was a native of Lucania, nothing else of this emperor is known. He ruled for four years and was little more than a puppet of Ricimer, in fact some of his small Æ’s even have Ricimer’s monogram as the reverse type. Severus died in 465, presumably of natural causes, quite a remarkable achievement during the final 30 years of the Western Roman empire.
obverse: Anthemius (467-472).. AE Nummus. Rome mint reverse: Anthemius (467-472).. AE Nummus. Rome mint
Lot # 559 - Anthemius (467-472). AE Nummus. Rome mint. Obv. [ ]AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Monogram of Anthemius within wreath. RIC X 2863; Morello 2/6; Ladich 1; LRBC 874. AE. 0.96 g. 11.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. Good VF/VF.
obverse: Zeno (474-491). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint reverse: Zeno (474-491). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint
Lot # 560 - Zeno (474-491). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. DN ZENO PERP AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Є. Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 910; Depeyrot 108/1. AV. 4.50 g. 19.50 mm. Briliant and superb. About EF.
obverse: Zeno (474-491). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint reverse: Zeno (474-491). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint
Lot # 561 - Zeno (474-491). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. D N ZENO PERP AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 914; Depeyrot 108/4. AV. 1.49 g. 14.00 mm. Hair-line obverse die break. Slightly wavy fan, otherwise about EF.
obverse: Zeno (474-491).. AE 12.5 mm. Constantinople mint reverse: Zeno (474-491).. AE 12.5 mm. Constantinople mint
Lot # 562 - Zeno (474-491). AE 12.5 mm. Constantinople mint. Obv. ZENON PE AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SE-CN. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and dragging captive with left hand; cross in left field, all within wreath. RIC X 949. AE. 0.68 g. 12.50 mm. RR. Rare. Well preserved for issue. About EF.

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