Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 37 - SABINA (moglie di Adriano) Asse. Testa diad. a ds. R/ Vesta seduta a sn. con palladio. RIC 1024; C. 66. AE BB

Lot # 36 - ADRIANO (117-138) Asse. Testa laur. a ds. R/ Galea a sn. RIC 673d; C. 369 (2 fr.) AE BB

Lot # 35 - ADRIANO (117-138) Sesterzio. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Busto laur., e drapp. a ds. R/ P M TR P COS III, Cerere stante a sn. con una torcia. C 1075; BMC 1248; RIC 610. AE +BB

Lot # 34 - TRAIANO (98-117) Dupondio (g. 13,08). IMP CAES NER TRAIAN[O] OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PA[RTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P], Busto rad. e drapp. a ds. R/ SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS, Traiano stante di fronte tra due trofei. RIC 676; C. 356. AE +BB

Lot # 33 - TRAIANO (98-117) Dupondio. Busto rad. a ds. R/ Fortuna redux seduta in trono volta a sn. RIC 653. AE RARO qSPL

Lot # 32 - TRAIANO (98-117) Sesterzio (g. 23,98) IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, Busto laur. a ds. R/ FORTVNAE REDVCI, Fortuna seduta a sn. con timone e cornucopia. RIC 628; BMC 966. AE +BB

Lot # 31 - TRAIANO (98-117) Sesterzio. Busto laur. a ds. R/ FELICITAS stante a sn. C. ; RIC AE RARO qSPL

Lot # 30 - DOMIZIANO (81-96) Sesterzio. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P; Testa laur. a sn. R/ IOVI VICTORI, Giove seduto con vittoriola e scettro. RIC 702; BMC 362. AE BB

Lot # 29 - TITO (79-81) Asse. (g. 9,9) IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII, Testa laur. a sn. R/ PAX AVGVST, Pax stante a sn. con ramo d'olivo e cornucopia. RIC 230. AE RARO +BB

Lot # 28 - VESPASIANO (69-79) Asse. IMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS V CENS, Testa laur. a sn. R/ AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas stante a sn. con asta e bilancia. RIC 722. AE RARO mancano sia l’asta che la bilancia +BB

Lot # 27 - VESPASIANO (69-79) Dupondio. Testa rad. a ds. R/ Concordia seduta a sn. C. 71. AE +BB

Lot # 25 - GALBA (68-69) Sesterzio. Testa laur. a ds. R/ Vittoria in cammino verso sn. con corona alzata e ramo di palma. RIC 413. AE RARO +BB

Lot # 24 - NERONE (54-68) Asse. Testa laur. a ds. R/ Tempio di Giano. C. 171, RIC 306 AE +BB

Lot # 23 - NERONE (54-68) Asse. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERM, Testa laur. a sn. R/ Vittoria con scudo a sn. RIC 474. AE +BB

Lot # 22 - CLAUDIO (41-54) Asse. Testa nuda a sn. R/ Libertas stante a ds. C. 47; RIC 113 AE +BB

Lot # 21 - TIBERIO (14-37) Asse. Testa nuda a sn. R/ Timone su globo tra SC. C. 14; RIC 58 AE RARO +BB

Lot # 20 - TIBERIO (14-37) Asse. Testa rad. di Augusto a sn. R/ Altare tra S C; in basso, PROVIDENT. C. 228; RIC 81 AE +BB

Lot # 19 - AGRIPPA (43 a. C. -12 d. C.) Asse. Testa di Agrippa a sn. R/ Nettuno stante a sn. tra S C. C. 3 AE +BB

Lot # 18 - AUGUSTO (27 a. C.–14 d. C.) Asse. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, Testa rad. a sn. R/ Aquila stante di fronte con le ali aperte su un globo, la testa volta a sn. C. 247; RIC 82. AE RARO +BB

Lot # 17 - AUGUSTO (27 a. C.–14 d. C.) Asse. IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX, Testa nuda a sn. R/ PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POT XXXIIII, Lettere S • C. RIC I 471. AE +BB

Lot # 16 - AUGUSTO (27 a. C.–14 d. C.) Denario. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, Testa laur. a ds. R/ AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT / C L CAESARES, Caius e Lucius stanti di fronte, togati con una mano poggiata su uno scudo; dietro ciascuno, una lancia; tra loro, un simpulum e un lituus. RIC 207. AR +BB

Lot # 15 - AUGUSTO (27 a.C.-14 d.C.). Denario, Lugdunum. AR (3.71g). Testa laureata a destra. R/ Gaio e Lucio Cesare in piedi di fronte, reggono scudo e scettro; sopra, simpulum e lituo. RIC I 207. BB

Lot # 14 - MARC’ANTONIO (32-31 a. C.) ) Denario legionario LEG X. Galea verso sn. R/ Aquila legionaria tra insegne; in basso, LEG X. B. 117; Cr. 544/24; Syd. 1228 AR RARO +BB

Lot # 13 - MARC’ANTONIO (32-31 a. C.) Denario legionario LEG III. Galea verso sn. R/ Aquila legionaria tra insegne; in basso, LEG XVIII. B. 129; Cr. 544/33 AR RARO +BB

Lot # 5568 - Gordiano III 238-244, Antoniniano Ar Dritto: busto radiato, drappeggiato e corazzato a destra IMP GORDIANVS OIUS FEL AVG Rovescio: Liberalitas in piedi a sinistra, tiene abaco e cornucopia LIBERALITAS AVG III Diametro 2,3 mm, peso 4,11 g SPL

Lot # 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.

Lot # 5751 - Constantius II. A.D. 337-361. AE heavy majorina (22.5 mm, 5.3 g). Siscia mint, struck A.D. 350. d/ D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademned, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II right; A behind; star below chin r / CONCORDIA MILITVM, Constantius II in military garb standing facing, head left, holding a labarum with Chi-Rho Christogram on banner in each hand; star above his head; A in field // (dot) P SIS (star). Issued in the name of Constantius II by Vetranio while he controlled the Siscia mint.

Lot # 5656 - Probus (276-282 AD) Antoninian, Cyzicus Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG Radiate bust right in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio).Reverse: SOLI INVICTO / CM/XXI Sol in spread quadriga, holding whip and globe in left hand, right hand raised.Bilon, diameter 22,3 mm. weight 3,4 g. 

Lot # 5748 - CONSTANTINE II Centenionalis ou nummus 324-325 Ae mm 19,8. g 3,34. d/ CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C  Buste lauré, drapé et cuirassé de Constantin II César à droite r/ PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS Porte de camp surmontée de deux tourelles ; au milieu, une étoile. SPL

Lot # 324 - CEYLON (SRI LANKA). Ae (Circa 4th century AD). Imitation of a Late Roman coin. Obv: Diademed bust right.Rev: Stylized three figures standing facing.. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.96 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 323 - CEYLON (SRI LANKA). Ae (Circa 4th century AD). Imitation of a Late Roman coin. Obv: Diademed bust right.Rev: Stylized figure.. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 0.83 g. Diameter: 14 mm.

Lot # 322 - ZENO (Second reign, 476-491). Ae. Cyzicus. Obv: [D] N Z[...]. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: [CVZ]. Monogram of Zeno within wreath.RIC 966-7. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 0.85 g. Diameter: 9 mm.

Lot # 321 - ZENO (Second reign, 476-491). GOLD Tremissis. Constantinople. Obv: D N ZENO PERP AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVSTORVM / CONOB. Victory advancing right, head left, holding globus cruciger and wreath; star to right.RIC 914.Ex Solidus Numismatik 23 (2018), lot 730 Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.30 g. Diameter: 14 mm.

Lot # 320 - AELIA VERINA. Wife of Leo I (457-484). Ae. Constantinople. Obv: AEL VERINA AVG. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right.Rev: SALVS REI PVBLICAE / CONE. Victory seated right, inscribing Christogram on shield.RIC 656.Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.93 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 319 - LEO I (457-474). Siliqua. Constantinople. Obv: D N LEO PERPET AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONS (star). SAL / REI / PVI in three lines within wreath.RIC 648.Ex Papillon Numismatic 4 (2020), lot 511 Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.09 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 318 - LEO I (457-474). GOLD Tremissis. Constantinople. Obv: D N LEO PERPET AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM / CONOB. Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right.RIC 611. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.45 g. Diameter: 15 mm.

Lot # 317 - LEO I (457-474). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: D N LEO PERPET AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG Є / CONOB. Victory standing left, holding jeweled cross; star to right.RIC 605; Depeyrot 93/1. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.39 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 316 - MARCIAN (450-457). Nummus. Constantinople. Obv: D N MARCIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CON. Marcian monogram; cross above; all within wreath.RIC 545. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.07 g. Diameter: 11 mm.

Lot # 315 - VALENTINIAN III (425-455). Nummus. Rome. Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT PVB / RPM. Camp gate, with two turrets and open doorway; P above.RIC 2123. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.06 g. Diameter: 13 mm.

Lot # 314 - VALENTINIAN III (425-455). GOLD Solidus. Ravenna. Obv: D N PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG / R - V / COMOB. Valentinian standing facing, with foot set upon serpentine human head, holding long cross and crowning Victory on globus.RIC 2018; Ranieri 96; Depeyrot 17/1.Ex InAsta 76 (2018), lot 328. Flavius Placidius Valentinianus was born in 419 to Constantius III and Galla Placidia, placed very young on the throne after the death of Honorius, who had left no heir, while the court of Ravenna had chosen Johannes as augustus in an attempt to free itself from the control of the Eastern Empire. Appointed caesar in 424, he was crowned augustus of the West in Rome the following year, but his mother Galla ruled in his stead for more than a decade. Despite her diplomatic prowess Galla Placidia was in trouble when she faced the valiant general Flavius Aetius, who had sided with Johannes and for him gained the support of the Huns. After the defeat of the usurper Galla could not put the general to death, but she put him back to work in the Gauls, where he displayed great military experience and earned the title of 'magister militum'. Flavius Aetius, in fact, found himself in charge of a power greater even than that of the young emperor and his mother, and did his best to contain barbarian pressure on the Rhine and Danube fronts, while he could do nothing against Genseric's Vandals who conquered Carthage. Another serious threat was posed by the Huns who, having renounced tribute from the Eastern Empire under Marcian control, turned to the West: the sister of Valentinian III, Justa Grata Honoria, unwilling to marry the man for whom her family had destined her, sent a plea for help to Attila, in some ways legitimizing his coming to the West. This started a war in Gaul. Aetius prevailed in the battle near the Catalaunian Fields (451) but Attila, although defeated, managed to sack Mediolanum. Here occurred the famous and mysterious meeting with pope Leo I the Great, who succeeded in getting him to desist from an invasion of Italy (453). Attila died shortly afterward, however. The end of Valentinian III's reign came, however, at the hands of his most trusted advisers. Jealous of the power Aetius was gaining, the eunuch Heraclius and the prefect of the praetorium in Rome, Petronius Maximus, persuaded the emperor to get rid of him (454). Without Aetius Valentinian had deprived himself of his own power and was murdered the following year by two assassins sent by Maximus. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.39 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 313 - THEODOSIUS II (402-450). GOLD Tremissis. Constantinople. Obv: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM / CONOB. Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right.RIC 276; Depeyrot 70/1. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.43 g. Diameter: 14 mm.

Lot # 312 - THEODOSIUS II (402-450). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG Θ / CONOB. Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, with foot set upon prow and holding sceptre and globus surmounted by crowning Victory; star to left.RIC 202; Depeyrot 73/2. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.47 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 311 - JOHANNES (Usurper, 423-425). Ae. Rome. Obv: D N IOHANNES P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SALVS REI PVBLICE / S / RM. Victory advancing left, holding trophy and dragging captive; staurogram to left.RIC 1916. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.37 g. Diameter: 13 mm.

Lot # 310 - AELIA EUDOCIA (Augusta, 423-460). GOLD Tremissis. Constantinople. Obv: AEL EVDOCIA AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONOB (star). Latin cross pattée within wreath.RIC 335; Depeyrot 72/2. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 1.40 g. Diameter: 14 mm.

Lot # 309 - AELIA PULCHERIA (Augusta, 414-453). GOLD Tremissis. Constantinople. Obv: AEL PVLCHERIA AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONOB (star). Cross within wreath.RIC 521 (wreath ties 14); Depeyrot 72/4.Aelia Pulcheria was empress of the Eastern Roman Empire from 414, when she was only 16 years old, as regent for her younger brother, emperor Theodosius II, and then as wife of Marcian after Theodosius' childless death. This was a fervently Christian family: her father Theodosius I had been a disciple of St. Ambrose, and Pulcheria took a vow of virginity, convincing her sisters to do the same. She undertook to find a wife for her brother herself and convinced the pagan Athenais to convert to Christianity. The latter agreed and became empress under the name Eudocia. Pulcheria also convinced Theodosius to have the Jews driven out of Constantinople, depriving them of all their property, and to declare war on the Persians because they did not follow the Christian religion. He prohibited pagans from entering public offices and expelled the patriarch Nestorius, considered a heretic, from Constantinople. Upon the death of Theodosius II, who died without an heir, Pulcheria married Marcian, after rejecting all marriage proposals she had had up to that point. Marcian thus became emperor, provided, however, that the marriage was never consummated. As empress she sponsored the building of many churches and shrines, and engaged in intense correspondence with Pope Leo the Great, who especially begged her to help him suppress the Monophysite heresy of Eutyches, later condemned in 451 at the Council of Chalcedon. Pulcheria died in 453. In her will, drafted by Marcianus, she left all her property to the poor. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.46 g. Diameter: 15 mm.

Lot # 308 - GALLA PLACIDIA (Augusta, 421-450). Ae. Rome. Obv: D N GALLA PLACIDIA P F AVG. Diademed and draped bust right.Rev: SALVS REIPVBLICAE / Є / RM. Cross.RIC 2111.Very rare Condition: Fine.Weight: 0.96 g. Diameter: 12 mm.

Lot # 307 - CONSTANTINE III (407-411). Siliqua. Lugdunum. Obv: D N CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGGGG / SMLD. Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear.RIC 1530. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 1.69 g. Diameter: 16 mm.

Lot # 306 - HONORIUS (393-423). Siliqua. Constantinople. Obv: D N HONORIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT XV MVLT XX / CONS (star). Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 373 (R4).Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.79 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 305 - EUGENIUS (392-394). Ae. Uncertain mint. Obv: D N EVGENIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond.Cf. RIC 59 (Aquileia). Condition: Fine.Weight: 1.06 g. Diameter: 12 mm.

Lot # 304 - FLAVIUS VICTOR (387-388). Ae. Lugdunum. Obv: D N FL VICTOR P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SPES ROMANORVM / LVGS. Camp gate with two turrets; star above.RIC 39b. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.37 g. Diameter: 12 mm.