1 - Severus Alexander (222-235).  AR Denarius, 230 AD.  Obv.  IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate head right.  Rev.  VICTORIA AVGVSTI. Victory standing right, foot on helmet, inscribing VOT/ X in two lines on shield set on knee.  RIC IV 219.  AR.  2.79 g.  18.80 mm.  About EF.

4 - Augustus (27 B.C - 14 A.D.).  AR Denarius, uncertain Italian mint, possibly Rome.  Obv.  Laureate head of Apollo of Actium right, with features resembling Octavian.  Rev.  IMP CAESAR. Octavian, as city founder, plowing right with yoke of oxen, holding whip and plow handle.  RIC I (2nd ed.) 272.  AR.  3.69 g.  20.00 mm.  Sound metal and broad flan. A choice example, prettily toned, with a hint of iridescence.  About EF.

8 - Galerius (305-311).  AR Argenteus, Ticinum mint.  Obv.  MAXIMIAN-VS CAESAR. Laureate head right.  Rev.  VIRTVS MILITVM. The four Tetrarchs draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure.  RIC VI 18b; C. 219-220.  AR.  3.38 g.  19.00 mm.Superb example with delicate gilded patina.  EF.

9 - Plautilla (died 212 AD).  AR Denarius, Rome mint, 202-203.  Obv.PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right.  Rev.  CONCORDIA AVGG. Concordia standing left, holding patera and sceptre.  RIC IV (Carac.) 363b.  AR.  3.63 g.  18.00 mm.  A superb example. Lightly toned, with green hues.  EF/About EF.

23 - Claudius II (268-270).  BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, RY 1 (268/9 AD).  Obv.  Laureate and draped bust right.  Rev.  Eagle standing right, head left, holding wreath in beak; L A to right.  Dattari (Savio) 5414.BI.  12.29 g.  22.00 mm.  Choice example.  Good VF.

55 - Severus Alexander (222-235 AD.). Billon Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, Egypt. Obv. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.Dikaiosyne standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae; to upper left, LA. BMC 1614. BI. 13.37 g. Ø 23.00 mm. Deep brown patinaVF.

61 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 246 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev. P M TR P III COS P P SC. Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 149a corr. (rev. legend). AE. 18.71 g. Ø 30.50 mm. Superb green patina with scattered red spots. Good VF.

65 - Probus (276-282). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint, 280 AD. Obv. IMP C PROBVS AVG. Radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle–tipped sceptre. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI. Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre; in left field, T; in exergue, VXXI. RIC V 516.BI. 4.56 g. Ø 27.00 mm. Spots of oxidation. Traces of original silvering. Good VF.

66 - Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander (died 225 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 230 AD. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Felicitas, draped and seated left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV (Sev. Alex.) 679. AE. 20.73 g. Ø 29.70 mm. Light green patina. Nice delicate portrait. Good VF.

102 - Antoninus Pius (Divus, after 161 AD). AR Denarius, struck under M. Aurelius. Obv. DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare head right. Rev.CONSECRATIO. Eagle standing right, head left. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 429; C. 154. AR. 3.53 g. Ø 18.50 mm. Superb, with lovely cabinet tone. Good EF.

105 - Maximinus I with Maximus Caesar (235-238). AE 32 mm, Ninica-Claudiopolis mint, Cilicia. Obv.Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus right. Rev. Bare headed and draped bust of Maximus right. AE. 11.49 g. Ø 32 mm. RR. Medallic flan. Blackish dark green patina. Several interesting countermarks on reverse. Good VF.

147 - Aurelian, with Vabalathus (270-275). BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, Egypt. Year 2 of Aurelian and 5 of Vabalathus = 271-2 AD. Obv. A K Λ ΔOM AVPHΛIANOC CEB / L B. Laureate, draped bust of Aurelian right. Rev. OVABAΛΛAΘOC AΘHN Y A Σ P. Laureate and draped bust of Vabalathus right; L - E across field. Dattari (Savio) 5424; Emmett 3914; Köln 5058. BI. 9.63 g. Ø 22 mm. A choice example. Nice reddish brown patina. Good VF.

154 - Constantius II as Caesar (324-337). AE 18.5 mm., Heraclea mint. Obv. CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLORIA EXERCITVS. Two soldiers standing facing one another; between them, two standards; in exergue, .SMHA. RIC VII 122A (R3). AE. 2.69 g. Ø 18.5 mm. RR. Very rare and choice, with brown patina. About EF. 937

155 - Tetricus I (270-273). BI Antoninianus, Treveri mint, 274 AD. Obv. IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTUS AVGG. Virtus standing left, holding shield and spear. RIC V 148; C. 207. BI. 2.17 g. Ø20.5 mm. Brown patina with minor green deposits. EF.

156 - Constans (337-350) AE 17.5 mm, Siscia mint, 348-350. Obv. D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory; in exergue, ΓSIS. RIC VIII 238. AE. 2.25 g. Ø 19 mm. Deep brown patina. About EF/EF.  

157 - Barbarous Radiate. AE Antoninianus, imitating Tetricus I, late 3rd-4th century AD. Obv. [IM]P TETRICVS P AVG. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. S[P]ES AVG. Stylized Spes advancing left. AE. 2.97 g. Ø 19 mm. Green and brown patina. Good VF.

158 - Licinius I (308-324). AE Follis, Siscia mint, 313-315 AD. Obv. IMP LIC LICINIVS PF AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI. Jupiter standing left, leaning on sceptre, holding Victory on globe; eagle with wreath to left, in field, to right, B. In exergue, SIS. RIC VII 8. AE. 3.56 g. Ø 21.5 mm. R. Rare and good example, deep green patina. About EF.

159 - Constantius Gallus Caesar (351-354). AE 19 mm, Siscia mint, 367-375. Obv. DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C. Draped and cuirassed bust right, head bare. Rev. FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at right; in exergue, ASIS. RIC VII 350. AE. 2.44 g. Ø 19 mm. Brown patina. About EF.

160 - Constantius II (337-361). AE 15 mm., Heraclea mint, 347-348. Obv. DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG. Diademed head right. Rev. VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX, within wreath; in exergue, SMHA. RIC VIII 45. AE. 1.51 g. Ø 15 mm. Scarce.VF.

165 - Licinius I (308-324). AE Follis, Siscia mint, 313-315 AD. Obv. IMP LIC LICINIVS PF AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN. Jupiter standing left, leaning on sceptre, holding Victory on globe; eagle with wreath to left, in field, to right, Γ. In exergue, SIS. RIC VII 4 (R3). AE. 2.95 g. Ø 22 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Good VF.

172 - Constans (337-350). AE 16 mm., Rome mint. Obv. D N FL CONSTANS AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLORIA EXERCITVS. Two soldiers facing each other, each holding spear and shield set on ground; one standard between them; in exergue, R*Q. AE. 1.51 g. Ø 16 mm. EF.

173 - Valentinian I (364-375). AE 18.5 mm. Siscia mint. Obv. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM. Emperor advancing right, dragging captive and holding labarum; in fields, F-D/P; in exergue, B SISC. AE. 2.14 g. Ø 18.5 mm. About EF.

174 - Gratian (367-383). AE 18 mm. Siscia mint. Obv. DN GRATIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLORIA RO-MANORVM. Emperor standing right, holding labarum inscribed with Chi-rho and holding captive by hair; in left field, M; in right field, star/F; in exergue, ΓSISC. AE. 2.1 g. Ø 18 mm. VF.

176 - Constantius II as Caesar (324-337). AE 17 mm., Antioch mint. Obv. CONSTANTIVS PF AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLORIA EXERCITVS. Two soldiers facing each other, each holding spear and shield set on ground; standard with christogram between them; in exergue, [-]SIS crescent. AE. 1.25 g. Ø 17 mm. EF.

180 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Drachm, Alexandria mint, 127-128. Obv. AVT KAI TRAI ADRIA SEB. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Nilus reclining left on hippopotamus, holding reed and cornucopiae; IS above, LΔωΔEK (date) in exergue. Dattari (Savio) 1805; K&G 32.462. AE. 24.66 g. Ø 34.5 mm. Good example of this fascinating issue. VF/Good VF.

223 - Maximus as Caesar (235-238). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 236-238 AD. Obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C. Maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and transverse spear in left hand; behind him, two standards. RIC IV 13; C. 14. AE. 17.69 g. Ø 29 mm. Lovely pale green patina. About EF.

284 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint (Egypt), dated RY 7 (AD 290-290/1). Obv. ΔΙΟΚΛΗΤΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate head right. Rev. Zeus standing left, holding patera and long scepter; at feet left, eagle; L-Z (date) across field. Dattari 5776; K&G 119.49; Emmett 4087.7. AE. 6.67 g. Ø 21 mm. Reddish tone. Good VF.

285 - Maximian (286-310). AE Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint. Dated RY 1 (AD 285/6). Obv. Α Κ ΜΑ ΟΥΑ ΜΑΞΙΜΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Eirene standing facing, head left, holding transverse scepter and olive branch; [L]-A (date). Dattari (Savio) 5859; K&G 120.7; Emmett 4113.1. AE. 7.93 g. Ø 20.5 mm. Delicate reddish tone. VF.  

304 - Numerian (283-284). BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint (Egypt). Dated RY 2 (AD 283/4). Obv. Α Κ Μ Α ΝΟΥΜΕΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ. Bust right, laureate, draped, cuirassed. Rev. Eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath; to either side, vexillum; L B (date) above. Dattari 5617; Emmett 4005. BI. 7.82 g. Ø 19.5 mm. Brown patina with green deposits. VF.

305 - Divus Antoninus Pius (died 161 AD). AR Denarius, struck under Marcus Aurelius. Obv. DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare-headed bust right, with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Four-tiered funeral pyre, surmounted by facing quadriga. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 438. AR. 3.1 g. Ø 18.5 mm. Attractive example with untouched dark tone. About EF.

306 - Tacitus (275-276). BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint (Egypt), dated RY 1 (275-276). Obv. Α Κ ΚΛ ΤΑΚΙΤΟϹ ϹΕΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ΕΤΟΥϹ Α. Dikaiosyne standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.Emmett 3971.1. ; Dattari 5515. BI. 8.8 g. Ø 21 mm. Good VF.

307 - Carinus as Caesar (282-283). BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint. Dated RY 1 (AD 282/3). Obv. Α Κ Μ Α ΚΑΡΙΝΟC K. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae; L A (date) to left. Emmett 4012.1; Dattari 5591. BI. 6.75 g. Ø 18.5 mm. Good VF.

331 - Probus (276-282). AE Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint (Egypt), dated RY 7 (281-282). Obv. Α Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΠΡΟΒΟϹ ϹΕΒ. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak; L Z (date) across fields. Emmett 3984.7; Dattari 5555. AE. 7.78 g. Ø 19 mm. Light brown patina with brassy highlights. About EF.

332 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint (Egypt). Dated RY 4 (278-279). Obv. Α Κ Γ ΟΥΑ ΔΙΟΚΛΗΤΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ; laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. L Δ; Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm, L Δ (date) across field. Dattari (Savio) 5716. AE. 7.98 g. Ø 19 mm. VF.

333 - Maximian (286-310). AE Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint (Egypt). Obv. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximianus to right. Rev. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. Cf. Dattari (Savio) 5957. 5.91 g. Ø 19.5mm. Fine.

334 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, dated RY 3 (286-287). Obv. Α Κ Γ ΟΥΑ ΔΙΟΚΛΗΤΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ; laureate and cuirassed bust of Diocletian, right, seen from front. Rev. ΕΤΟΥϹ Γ; eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak. Dattari (Savio) 5797. AE. 6.43 g. Ø 19.5 mm. Good VF/VF.

369 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, Rome mint, c. 210-213. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. Laureate head right. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM. Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and sceptre. RIC IV 227. AR. 3.66 g. Ø 18 mm. Lightly porous. Nice example well centred and toned. Good VF.

400 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 244-249 AD. D/ IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ AEQVITAS AVGG SC. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC IV 166A; C. 10. AE. 23.87 g. 32 mm. A choice thick example. Superb portrait, lovely glossy deep olive green patina. Good VF.

401 - Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander (died 235 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck under Severus Alexander. D/ IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. R/ VENVS FELIX SC. Venus seated left on throne, holding statuette and sceptre. RIC IV (Sev. Alex.) 701; C. 69. AE. 19.52 g. 31.5 mm. Enchanting portrait. Lovely enamel like green patina with dusty spots. Traces of die swift on the reverse. Peripheral flan cracks.About EF/Good VF.