Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 238 - AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Uncertain mint in Spain (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). Obv: Head left, wearing oak wreath.Rev: CAESAR / AVGVSTVS. Two laurel branches.RIC² 33b.Rare Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.72 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 41 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Maximianus (286-305). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 6 (AD 290/1). Obv: ΜΑΞΙΜΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L Ϛ (date). Herakles standing right, holding club, lion skin and apple; star to upper right.RPC X online - (unassigned; ID 76090); Dattari (Savio) 5911; Emmett 4132.6. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.60 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 40 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Salonina (Augusta, 254-268). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 12 of Gallienus (AD 264/5). Obv: ΚΟΡΝΗΛΙΑ ϹΑΛωΝЄΙΝΑ ϹЄΒ. Diademed and draped bust right.Rev: L ΙΒ (date). Eirene standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre; palm to left.RPC X online - (unassigned; ID 75515); Dattari (Savio) 5331; Emmett 3855.12 . Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 9.54 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 39 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 19 (AD 134/5). Obv: AVT KAIC TPAIAN AΔPIANOC CЄB. Laureate head of Hadrian left.Rev: L ЄNNЄAK Δ (date). Diademed and draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos.RPC III 5943; Dattari (Savio) 1465; Emmett 889.19. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 13.05 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

Lot # 38 - MESOPOTAMIA. Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates (238-244). Ae. Obv: AVTOK K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CЄB. Radiate bust right, with slight drapery; star before.Rev: ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛЄΥϹ. Draped bust of Abgar right, wearing tiara; star to left.RPC VII.2 3419. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 10.18 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 37 - SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Antioch. Trajanus Decius (249-251). Tetradrachm. Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ ΓΑΙ ΜЄ ΚΥΙΝ ΔЄΚΚΙΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: ΔHMAPX ЄΞOYCIAC / S C. Eagle standing left on palm branch, holding wreath in beak.RPC IX 1605; McAlee 1106f; Prieur 500. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 11.79 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 36 - SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Antioch. Elagabalus (218-222). Tetradrachm. Obv: AVT K M ANTωNЄINOC CЄB. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: ΔHMAPX ЄΞ YΠATOC TO B. Eagle standing facing, head left, with wreath in beak and wings spread; Δ - Є across field, star between legs.McAlee 758; Prieur 250. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 12.86 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

Lot # 35 - CAPPADOCIA. Caesarea. Trajan (98-117). Didrachm. Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙС ΝЄΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС СЄΒ ΓЄΡΜ ΔΑΚ. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞ ΥΠΑΤO ς. Bust of Artemis left, holding spear and patera.RPC III 3004; Sydenham 196; BMC 69-70. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 6.99 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 34 - MOESIA INFERIOR. Marcianopolis. Commodus (177-192). Ae. Obv: ΑΥ Κ Λ ΑΥΡ ΚΟΜΟΔΟϹ. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ. The three Charites, the left one holding cantharus over dolphin, the right one holding wreath over cantharus.RPC IV.1 online 4319 var. (obv. legend). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.53 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

Lot # 33 - GAUL. Nemausus. Augustus, with Agrippa (27 BC-14 AD). Ae. Obv: IMP / P - P / DIVI F. Heads of Agrippa, wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath, and Augustus, laureate, back to back.Rev: COL - NEM. Crocodile chained to palm frond with wreath attached, two branches below.RPC I 525; RIC² 159.The name of the city Nemausus derives from a Celtic god worshipped by the Volcae Arecomici, who had established their capital here, later transformed by Augustus into Colonia Augusta Nemausus (27 BC). The symbol of the city was the Egyptian crocodile chained to a palm tree that appears on the reverse of this coin series, which features the portraits of Augustus and his lieutenant Agrippa on the obverse. The types are a clear allusion to the founding of the city by legionaries returning from the Egyptian campaigns and to Augustus' victory, thanks to Agrippa, over Mark Antony at the Battle of Actium (31 BC). Condition: Good fine.Weight: 12.58 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

Lot # 634 - VALENTINIAN III (425-455). Nummus. Rome. Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGG / Є / RM. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch.RIC 2108. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.09 g. Diameter: 12 mm.

Lot # 633 - JOHANNES (Usurper, 423-425). Ae Nummus. Rome. Obv: D N IOHANNES P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SALVS REI PVBLICE / T / RM. Victory advancing left, holding trophy and dragging captive; staurogram to left.RIC 1916. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 1.50 g. Diameter: 13 mm.

Lot # 632 - HONORIUS ? (393-423). Brockage Ae. Uncertain mint. Obv: [...]VS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Incuse and reverse of obverse.. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 2.24 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 631 - UNCERTAIN EMPEROR (Late 4th century). Brockage Ae. Obv: [Diademed bust right?].Rev: SPES R[...]. [Camp-gate?].. Condition: Fine.Weight: 1.29 g. Diameter: 13 mm.

Lot # 630 - PROCOPIUS (365-366). Siliqua. Constantinople. Obv: D N PROCOPIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT V / •C•Δ. Legend within wreath.RIC 13e.12. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.64 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 629 - PROCOPIUS (365-366). Follis. Heraclea. Obv: D N PROCOPIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left.Rev: REPARATIO FEL TEMP / SMHB. Procopius standing facing, head right, holding labarum and resting hand upon shield; pellet to right, Chi-Rho to upper right.RIC 7.6. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.79 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 628 - VALENS (364-378). Siliqua. Treveri. Obv: D N VALENS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VRBS ROMA / TRPS•. Roma seated left on throne, holding victoriola and sceptre.RIC 27e.1. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 1.97 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 627 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (360-363). Ae. Sirmium. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust left, holding shield and spear.Rev: VOT / X / MVLT / XX / BSIRM. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 108. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.70 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 626 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (360-363). Ae. Heraclea. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.Rev: VOT / X / MVLT / XX / HERACL•A. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 106. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.46 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 625 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (Caesar, 355-360). Siliqua. Arelate. Obv: D N IVLIANVS NOB CAES. Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X / TCON. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 264.Julian II was born in Constantinople, son of Basilina and Julius Constantius, half-brother of Constantine I 'the Great'. Because of his young age he was spared in the 337 massacre of Constantine's family members. His youthful education at the court of Constantius II was in the care of the pagan eunuch Mardonius, marked by the myth of classical culture and paganism, particularly Neoplatonism. Upon the death of Constantius Gallus, Julian took his place as Caesar in 355 and married Constantius II's sister, Helena, after which he immediately left to fight the Germans who had invaded Colonia Agrippinensium. Here, after a series of fights, he succeeded in winning the favor of the people and the army, who acclaimed him Augustus in 360, raising the ire of Constantius II. Upon the latter's death Julian became sole emperor and moved back to Constantinople, beginning to deprive the Christian Church of all the rights that had been granted to it by its predecessors, thus earning the appellation "Apostate." Although he never openly persecuted Christians, his policies undoubtedly favored pagans and Jews. Julian also distinguished himself as a man of culture, writing several works, both satirical and philosophical. His main goal was to get the Romans to return to worshiping the ancient gods, and he thought he would succeed by winning the war against the Persians of Shapur II. After a series of victories the emperor reached the gates of Ctesiphon in June 363, but at that point he hesitated and, instead of attacking the city, decided to wait until he rejoined Procopius' army. This move proved fatal, for after a hard fight at Maranga on the Tigris, he was wounded and killed at Samarra. Julian was buried at Tarsus, while peace was signed with Shapur II and Jovian, a moderate Christian, was elected new emperor. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.05 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 624 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (Caesar, 355-360). Ae. Cyzicus. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS NOB C S. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / (star) / SMKA. Helmeted soldier standing left, holding shield and spearing fallen horseman.RIC 114. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 1.97 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 623 - VETRANIO (350). Ae. Siscia. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; A to left, star to right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A / •[...]SIS•. Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum decorated with phalerae in each hand; star above.RIC 285. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 5.20 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 622 - VETRANIO (350). Ae. Thessalonica. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A - Δ / •TSA•. Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum decorated with christogram in each hand; star above.RIC 135. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 6.13 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 621 - MAGNENTIUS (350-353). Ae. Lugdunum. Obv: D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG. Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right; A to left.Rev: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE / RPLG. Two Victories standing facing one another, holding wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVL/X in four lines.RIC 151 var. (MVLT in wreath). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.58 g. Diameter: 15 mm.

Lot # 620 - CONSTANTIUS GALLUS (Caesar, 351-354). Siliqua. Sirmium. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Bare head right.Rev: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X / SIRM. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 16.RareWith the famous Battle of Mursa in 351 Constantius II inflicted a severe defeat on Magnentius, who two years later killed himself along with his brother Decentius, caesar of the West. This marked the beginning of a united kingdom for the winner, who at that point needed a caesar with a view to dynastic succession. Constantius appointed his cousin Constantius Gallus, who married Constantina, sister of the emperor and widow of Hanniballianus. Constantius Gallus was an able general who had brought down several Persian revolts. He had made himself hated not so much for his despotic ways as for his pro-poor monetary policy, in contrast to that initiated by Constantine and continued by Constantius II in favor of gold coinage and the wealthier classes. This led to his eventual assassination by a conspiracy of the Antioch aristocracy and his 'damnatio memoriae'. In his place in 355 Constantius II appointed Julian, who was destined to become emperor with the appellation “Apostate”. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.28 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 619 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Brockage Ae. Alexandria. Obv: [...]STANTIV P[...]. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SP[...] / ALE[...]. Uncertain type.. Condition: Fine.Weight: 1.63 g. Diameter: 14 mm.

Lot # 618 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Ae. Treveri. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SALVS AVG NOSTRI / TRS (star). Large Christogram; A - ω across field.RIC 333.RareThis coin belongs to the period of Poemenius' revolt against Magnentius and Decentius, whenTreveri mint began minting hybrid coins in the name of Constantius II and with Magnentius' typical christogram. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 7.15 g. Diameter: 36 mm.

Lot # 617 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Ae. Siscia. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A to left, star to right.Rev: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS / A / •ASIS•. Constantius standing left, holding labarum and spear; to right, crowning Victory standing left.RIC 286. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 6.21 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 616 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Ae. Antioch. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / ANЄ. Radiate phoenix standing right upon globus; star to right.RIC 129. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.59 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 615 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Ae. Aquileia. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A to left.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / A / AQP•. Soldier standing left with shield, spearing fallen horseman.RIC 113. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 6.16 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

Lot # 614 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Follis. Cyzicus. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / Γ / SMKS. Soldier standing left with shield, spearing fallen horseman.RIC 93. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 5.64 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

Lot # 613 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Siliqua. Sirmium. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX / •SIRM. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 17. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.08 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 612 - CONSTANS (337-350). Ae. Siscia. Obv: D N CONSTANS P F AVG. Laureate and rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / ЄSIS(symbol)R. Constans standing left in galley, holding labarum and crowning phoenix on globe; to right, Victory rowing left.RIC 207. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.92 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 611 - CONSTANS (337-350). Follis. Siscia. Obv: D N CONSTANS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / ЄSIS•(symbol). Emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe and labarum; Victory behind, steering galley.RIC 201. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 5.71 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 610 - CONSTANS (337-350). Ae. Aquileia. Obv: D N CONSTANS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / AQT•. Emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe and labarum; Victory behind, steering galley.RIC 99. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 5.22 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 609 - CONSTANTINE II (Caesar, 316-337). Follis. Lugdunum. Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN N C. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS / C - R / PLG. Globe set on altar inscribed VO / TIS / XX; three stars above.RIC 148. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.61 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 608 - HELENA (Augusta, 324-328/30). Follis. Thessalonica. Obv: FL HELENA AVGVSTA. Diademed and mantled bust right.Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE / SMTSΔ. Securitas standing left, holding branch.RIC 159. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.83 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 607 - CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Follis. Siscia. Obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG / ΔSIS (star). VOT / XX in two lines within wreath.RIC 159. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.40 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 606 - CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Commemorative Series. Follis. Constantinople. Obv: VRBS ROMA. Helmeted and mantled bust of Roma left.Rev: CONSЄ. She-wolf standing left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; two stars above.RIC 62. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.92 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 605 - CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Follis. Antioch. Obv: Laureate head right.Rev: CONSTANTINVS AVG / SMANTB / •. Legend in four lines; wreath above.RIC 57. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.37 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 604 - LICINIUS I (308-324). Follis. Cyzicus. Obv: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI / S / SMK. Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre; at feet to left, eagle with wreath in beak.RIC 4.Partial reverse brockage. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 2.30 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 603 - TIME OF MAXIMINUS II (310-313). Follis. Antioch. Obv: GENIO CIVITATIS. Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right.Rev: APOLLONI SANCTO / B / SMA. Apollo standing left, holding patera and lyre.Van Heesch, Last 4.Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.62 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 602 - MAXIMINUS II DAIA (310-313). BI Argenteus. Treveri. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left, raising hand and holding globus.Rev: SOLI INVICTO COMITI / PTR. Sol, with head left, raising hand and holding whip, in facing quadriga.RIC 826. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.48 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 601 - GALERIA VALERIA (Augusta, 293-311). Follis. Heraclea. Obv: GAL VALERIA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane.Rev: VENERI VICTRICI / HTB. Venus standing left, holding apple and lifting fold of drapery.RIC 43. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.84 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 600 - GALERIUS MAXIMIANUS (Caesar, 293-305). Argenteus. Antioch. Obv: MAXIMIANVS CAESAR. Laureate head right.Rev: VIRTVS MILITVM / (star) ANTH (star). Camp gate with three turrets and no door.RIC 43b. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.87 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 599 - GALERIUS MAXIMIANUS (Caesar, 293-305). Argenteus. Rome. Obv: MAXIMIANVS CAES. Laureate head right.Rev: VIRTVS MILITVM / Γ. Tetrarchs sacrificing before campgate with six turrets.RIC 42b. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.58 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 598 - MAXIMIANUS HERCULIUS (First reign, 286-305). Antoninianus. Antioch. Obv: IMP C MA MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / [...]. Emperor standing right, holding short sceptre and receiving Victory globe from Jupiter standing left, holding long sceptre.Cf. RIC 621.Die-shift. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.51 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

Lot # 597 - MAXIMIANUS HERCULIUS (First reign, 286-305). Antoninianus. Siscia. Obv: IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGG / B / XXI. Emperor standing left, receiving Victory on globe from Diocletian.RIC 586. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 4.09 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 596 - MAXIMIANUS HERCULIUS (First reign, 286-305). Antoninianus. Siscia. Obv: IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CLEMENTIA TEMP / A / XXI. Emperor standing right, holding sceptre and receiving Victory from Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre.RIC 575. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 3.82 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 595 - DIOCLETIAN (284-305). Antoninianus. Antioch. Obv: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG / Z / XXI. Jupiter standing right, holding sceptre and globus, and Hercules standing left, holding crowning Victory and club.RIC 323. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 3.87 g. Diameter: 23 mm.