Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 526 - Claudius II Gothicus (268-270 AD). AE Antoninianus, Rome mint, 268-270. D/ IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. R/ SECVRIT AVG. Draped Securitas standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre. RIC V 100. AE. 3.35 g. 20.5 mm. VF.
Lot # 525 - Aureolus (Romano-Gallic Usurper, 268-269) in the name of Postumus (260-269). BI Antoninianus, Mediolanum mint, 260-269. D/ IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. Radiate and draped bust right. R/ [CONCORD E]QVITVM. Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and rudder in left hand, placing foot on prow. RIC V 374. BI. 2.45 g. 19 mm. Dark toning. Some flat areas, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 524 - Postumus (259-268). BI Antoninianus, Treveri mint, 266-267. D/ IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ SAECVLI FELICITAS. Draped and cuirassed Postumus standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand. RIC V.4 316; RIC V 325 (Cologne). BI. 3.09 g. 22 mm. Lightly toned. EF/Good VF. Ex Gorny & Mosch A 255, 3650.
Lot # 523 - Postumus (259-268). BI Antoninianus. Treveri mint, 268 AD. D/ IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. R/ ORIENS AVG. Sol advancing left, hand raised and holding whip. RIC V-p. 4 (2nd ed.) 408; RIC V 316. BI. 4.53 g. 21 mm. Flan crack, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 522 - Postumus (259-268). BI Antoninianus, Cologne mint, 260-269. D/ IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ IOVI VICTORI. Jupiter, walking left, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand. RIC V 311. BI. 3.3 g. 20 mm. Bright fields. EF.
Lot # 521 - Postumus (259-268). AE Sestertius, Lugdunum mint, 260-269. D/ IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right,. R/ LAETITIA AVG or LAETITIA AVG SC. Galley left, with three or four rowers and steersmen. RIC V 143. AE. 11.88 g. 29 mm. Striking flaw on reverse. VF.
Lot # 520 - Postumus (259-268). BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint, 260-269. D/ IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ HERC PACIFERO. Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand club and lion's skin in left hand. RIC V 67. BI. 3.63 g. 22 mm. Some encrustations, mainly on the reverse. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 519 - Salonina, wife of Gallienus (died 268 AD). BI Antoninianus, uncertain Asian mint, 260-268. D/ SALONINA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, on crescent. R/ IVNO REGINA. Draped Juno standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, peacock. RIC V 92. BI. 3.34 g. 24 mm. Broad flan. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 518 - Salonina, wife of Gallienus (died 268 AD). AE As, Rome mint, 255-256. D/ CORNELIA SALONINA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. R/ IVNO REGINA SC. Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre. MIR 228f; RIC V 53. AE. 7.81 g. 23 mm. R. Rare denomination. Green patina. Good F/About VF.
Lot # 517 - Salonina, wife of Gallienus (died 268 AD). AR Antoninianus, Colonia Agrippinensium (Cologne) mint. D/ SALONINA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent. R/ DEAE SEGETIAE. Segetia standing facing within tetrastyle temple, both hands raised. MIR 902c; RIC V (joint reign) 5. AR. 3.21 g. 23 mm. R. Rare reverse type. About VF/VF.
Lot # 516 - Gallienus (253-268). BI Antoninianus, Samosata mint, 260-268. D/ IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG. Radiate and draped bust right. R/ PIETAS AVGG, Valerian and Gallienus standing facing each other, sacrificing at altar between them; star above. RIC V 447. BI. 3.21 g. 22 mm. Attractive portrait. Minor porosity. VF.
Lot # 515 - Gallienus (253-268). Antoninianus, Rome mint, 260-268. D/ GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate head right. R/ VICTORIA AVG III. Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. RIC V 305. AR. 3.87 g. 21 mm. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 514 - Gallienus (253-268). BI Antoninianus, Rome mint, 260-268. D/ GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate head right. R/ SOLI CONS AVG. Pegasus, right, springing heavenward. RIC V 283k. BI. 2.79 g. 20 mm. Good example with detailed portrait. EF/About EF.
Lot # 513 - Volusian (251-253). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 251-253. D/ IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C. Togate Volusian standing left, holding wand in right hand and spear in left hand. RIC IV 259. AE. 20.55 g. 32.5 mm. Some cleaning marks. VF.
Lot # 512 - Volusian (251-253). AR Antoninianus, Mediolanum mint, 251-253. D/ IMP C C VIB VOLVSIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ VIRTVS AVGG. Helmeted Virtus wearing military attire, standing right, leaning on shield, holding spear in right hand. RIC IV 206. AR. 2.8 g. 23 mm. Traces of undertype on reverse. EF/VF.
Lot # 511 - Volusian (251-253). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 253 AD. D/ IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ P M TR P IIII COS II. Emperor standing left, holding branch and sceptre. RIC IV 140. AR. 3.34 g. 20 mm. Scarce. Oxidation spot on reverse. VF.
Lot # 510 - Trebonianus Gallus (251-253). AE Sestertius. D/ IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ SALVS AVGG SC. Salus standing right, feeding snake held in arms. RIC IV 121a; C. 115. AE. 14.62 g. 30 mm. Irregular flan. Lovely brown patina. VF/Good F.
Lot # 509 - Trebonianus Gallus (251-253). AE As, Rome mint, 251-253. D/ IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ APOLLO SALVTARI S C. Nude Apollo standing left, leaning in lyre set on rock, holding branch in right hand. RIC IV 104B. AE. 6.75 g. 24 mm. Rare denomination. Rough surfaces. About VF.
Lot # 508 - Trebonianus Gallus (251-253). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 251-253. D/ IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ APOLL SALVTARI. Apollo Salutaris standing left, holding olive branch and lyre resting upon rock. RIC IV 32. AR. 3.19 g. 21.5 mm. Dark tone. About VF.
Lot # 507 - Trebonianus Gallus (251-253). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 251-253. D/ IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ ANNONA AVGG. Annona, draped, standing right, holding a rudder upright with her right hand and corn-ears in her left hand, left foot on prow. RIC IV 31. AR. 3.52 g. 22.5 mm. Bright surfaces. Choice example with a fine portrait. About FDC/EF.
Lot # 506 - Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Trajan Decius (249-251). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint. D/ HER ETRVSCILLA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, on crescent. R/ FECVNDITAS AVG. Fecunditas standing left, holding cornucopia; child below her right arm, standing right at her feet. RIC IV (Decius) 55b. AR. 4.22 g. 22 mm. Scarce. Nice old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Good VF.
Lot # 505 - Trajan Decius (249-251). AE 27 mm, Viminacium mint (Moesia Superior), dated year 12 (250-251). D/ IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ P M S COL VIM, AN XII. Moesia standing left; at left, bull standing right; at right, lion standing left. AMNG 128; RPC online IX, 21. AE. 11.33 g. 27 mm. Dark green patina. VF.
Lot # 504 - Trajan Decius (249-251). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 249-251. D/ IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ LIBERALITAS AVG SC. Liberalitas standing facing, head left, holding abacus and cornucopia. RIC IV 120c. AE. 10.64 g. 24 mm. R. Superb portrait. Deposits on reverse, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 503 - Trajan Decius (249-251). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 249-251. D/ IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ PANNONIAE. The two veiled and draped Pannoniae standing right and left, facing each other, clasping right hands before standard in centre. RIC IV 26. AR. 3.65 g. 22 mm. Lightly toned. Good VF.
Lot # 502 - Trajan Decius (249-251). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 249-251. D/ IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ ADVENTVS AVG. Trajan Decius, in military attire, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand. RIC IV 11B. AR. 4.11 g. 22.5 mm. Choice example with bright surfaces. EF.
Lot # 501 - Philip II (246-249). BI Tetradrachm, Antioch mint (Syria), c. 248 AD. D/ ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ϹΕΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, seen from front. R/ ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Δ; below ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ, S C. Eagle standing left, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak. RPC online VIII, -(ID 29252). BI. 11.46 g. 27.5 mm. Nicely toned. Slightly rough surfaces. EF.
Lot # 500 - Philip II (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. D/ M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES. Bare-headed and draped bust right. R/ PRINCIPI IVVENT. Philip II in military attire, standing left, holding globe and inverted spear. RIC IV 256a; C. 49. AE. 16.52 g. 30 mm. About VF/VF.
Lot # 499 - Philip II (244-249). AR Antoninianus, Antioch mint, 244-249. D/ IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ AEQVITAS AVG. Draped Aequitas, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left hand. RIC IV (Phil. I.) 240A or 246. AR. 4.02 g. 21.5 mm. Slightly rough surfaces. Minor flan nicks. Good VF/VF. Interesting little typo in the reverse legend: AVG instead of AVGG.
Lot # 498 - Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 244-249. D/ OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane. R/ CONCORDIA AVGG, S C. Concordia enthroned left, holding patera with her right hand, cradling double cornucopiae with her left arm. RIC IV (Phil. I) 203E ; C. 5. AE. 18.43 g. 30 mm. Choice example with untouched green patina and minor deposits. VF.
Lot # 497 - Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 248-249. D/ OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent. R/ PIETAS AVGVSTAE. Pietas standing left, raising right hand and holding box of perfume. RIC IV (Phil. I) 130. AR. 3.62 g. 25 mm. Toned. VF.
Lot # 496 - Philip I (244-249). AE As, Rome mint, 244-249. D/ IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ VICTORIA AVG S C. Winged and draped Victory running left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. RIC IV 192B. AE. 14.6 g. 29 mm. Green patina with dusty deposits. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 495 - Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 247-249. D/ IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ FIDES EXERCITVS. Draped Fides standing left, holding vexillium in right hand and transverse standard in left hand. RIC IV 61. AR. 4.08 g. 23 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 494 - Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 248 AD. D/ IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ SAECVLARES AVGG. She-wolf standing left, suckling the twins. RIC IV 15. AR. 4.44 g. 22.5 mm. Lovely light cabinet tone with iridescent hues,. VF.
Lot # 493 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Tetradrachm, Antioch mint (Syria), 242-244. D/ ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ. Laureate head right, with drapery on left shoulder. R/ ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Β. Eagle standing facing, head right, with wreath in beak; wings open, tail to left; between eagle's legs, ram running left with head turned back; crescent above ram's head. RPC online VII.2, 3518. AR. 11.86 g. 28 mm. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise. about EF.
Lot # 492 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Tetradrachm, Antioch ad Orontes mint (Syria), 238-240 (first issue). D/ ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from rear. R/ ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ, S C (in exergue). Eagle standing facing, wings open, head left, holding wreath in the beak. McAlee 860; Prieur 282; RPC online VII.2, 3488. AR. 11.92 g. 27 mm. Metal flaws. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 491 - Gordian III (238-244). AE 26 mm, Tomis mint (Moesia). D/ [ΑΥΤ Κ Μ] ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ ϹΕ ΤΡΑΝΚΥΛΛΕΙΝΑ. Confronted busts of laureate, draped and cuirassed Gordian III right, seen from rear, and diademed and draped Tranquillina left. R/ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΠΟΝΤΟΥ ΤΟΜΕΩϹ. Zeus standing left, holding patera over eagle and sceptre; to left, Δ. RPC online VII.2, 1726. AE. 11.73 g. 26 mm. Lovely green patina. VF.
Lot # 490 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 244 AD. D/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ SECVRITAS PERPETVA S C. Securitas, draped, standing left with legs cross, leaning left arm on column, and holding sceptre in right hand. RIC IV 336. AE. 15.78 g. 29 mm. A choice example. Enchanting earthen light green-turquoise patina. Good VF.
Lot # 489 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 241-244. D/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ SECVRITAS AVG S C. Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on left hand. RIC IV 311A. AE. 18.4 g. 33 mm. Nice example with bold and detailed portrait. Lightly enhanced patina. Good VF.
Lot # 488 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 241-244. D/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ LAETITIA AVG N S C. Draped Laetitia standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and anchor set on ground in left hand. RIC IV 300a. AE. 19.88 g. 31 mm. About VF.
Lot # 487 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 240 AD. D/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ VIRTVS AVG S C. Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; against right side, shield resting. RIC IV 293A; C. 390. AE. 21.05 g. 30.5 mm. VF.
Lot # 486 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, Antioch mint, 242-244. D/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust seen from behind, right. R/ SAECVLI FELICITAS. Gordian III, in military attire, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand. RIC IV 216e var. (PIVS). AR. 4.81 g. 22 mm. Lightly toned. Slightly rough surfaces. VF. Interesting little typo in the obverse legend: IVS instead of PIVS.
Lot # 485 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, Antioch mint, 238-239. D/ IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ VICTORIA AVG. Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand. RIC IV 202. AR. 3.57 g. 22.5 mm. EF/Good VF.
Lot # 484 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 240-243. D/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ VIRTVTI AVGVSTI. Hercules, nude, standing right, resting right hand on hip and resting left hand on club set on rock; beside club, lion-skin. RSC 404; RIC IV 95. AR. 4.35 g. 23 mm. Choice example with enchanting tone. Irregular flan. About EF.
Lot # 483 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 241-243. D/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ AETERNITATI AVG. Sol, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. RIC IV 83. AR. 5.44 g. 23 mm. Very heavy example. Lightly toned with golden hues. VF.
Lot # 482 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 240 AD. D/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ LIBERALITAS AVG III. Draped Liberalitas standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopia in left hand. RIC IV 67. AR. 4.04 g. 23 mm. Nicely toned. Good VF.
Lot # 481 - Maximus as Caesar (235-238). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 236-238. D/ MAXIMVS CAES GERM. Bare-headed and draped bust right. R/ 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. AE. 17.08 g. 29.5 mm. Nice brown patina. Roughness on reverse. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 480 - Maximinus I (235-238). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 236-238. D/ MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ PAX AVGVSTI S C. Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. RIC IV 81. AE. 24.19 g. 30.5 mm. Brown patina. VF.
Lot # 479 - Maximinus I (235-238). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 235-236. D/ IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ SALVS AVGVSTI SC. Salus seated left, feeding serpent rising from altar. RIC IV 64; C. 88. AE. 18.65 g. 29 mm. Lovely green-brown patina with reddish hues. Irregular flan. Good VF.
Lot # 478 - Maximinus I (235-238). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 236-238. D/ MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ VICTORIA GERM. Winged and draped Victory standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, seated captive. RIC IV 23. AR. 3.04 g. 20 mm. Lightly toned with bluish and golden hues. Slightly rough surfaces. Metal flaw on reverse. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 477 - Maximinus I (235-238). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 236-238. D/ MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ PAX AVGVSTI. Draped Pax standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. RIC IV 19. AR. 2.86 g. 22 mm. Minor flan crack. EF.