Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 916 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Antoninianus. Antioch. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PAX AVGVSTI. Pax standing left, holding sceptre and branch.RIC 189; Bland, Coinage 32. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.57 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 915 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PROVIDENTIA AVG. Providentia standing left, holding sceptre and wand over globus to left.RIC 150. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 5.14 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 914 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FORT REDVX. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia; wheel under seat.RIC 143. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 4.26 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

Lot # 913 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SALVS AVGVSTI. Salus standing right, feeding serpent held in arms.RIC 129A. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.29 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 912 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PIETAS AVGVSTI. Pietas standing left, orans.RIC 129. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.99 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 911 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: LAETITIA AVG N. Laetitia standing left, holding anchor and wreath.RIC 113. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 2.74 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 910 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: P M TR P III COS II P P. Gordian standing right, holding transverse spear and globe.RIC 91. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 5.16 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 909 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: P M TR P V COS II P P. Apollo seated left on throne, holding branch and resting elbow upon lyre.RIC 89. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 4.34 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

Lot # 908 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: IOVI STATORI. Jupiter standing facing, head right, holding sceptre and thunderbolt.RIC 84. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 4.27 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 907 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA AVG. Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and double cornucopia.RIC 52. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.63 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 906 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PROVIDENTIA AVG. Providentia standing left, holding globe and sceptre.RIC 4. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 4.22 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

Lot # 905 - GORDIAN III (238-244). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FIDES MILITVM. Fides standing left, holding standard and transverse sceptre.RIC 1. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 4.80 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 904 - GORDIAN I AFRICANUS (238). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGG / S - C. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch.RIC 12.Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Africanus, better known as Gordian I, was Roman emperor for a few weeks in 238, together with his son Gordian II. Gordian I came from a wealthy family of the equestrian order related to several senators. The name Gordian suggests an Anatolian origin, from the city of Gordius. He had a sister, Antonia Gordiana, who was the mother of Gordian III. It seems that Gordian accepted the empire in old age only on the condition that his son would be associated with it, in order to succeed him. His political career began as Quaestor under Elagabalus and as Praetor and Consul under Severus Alexander. He also wrote an epic poem entitled The Antoninians to celebrate the emperor Caracalla. Gordian commanded the Legio Scythica in Syria. He held the office of governor in Britain in AD 216 and was consul suffectus under Elagabalus. The fact that his name was erased from some inscriptions in Britain suggests that he was disgraced and later rehabilitated. After a rebellion in Africa in 238, mainly because of the exorbitant taxes imposed by Maximinus, Gordian accepted the imperium offered by the army and also the title of Africanus. He entered Carthage acclaimed by the crowd and politicians, while in Rome the prefect of the Praetorians was assassinated. The Senate, happy to deprive Maximinus, accepted the new emperor, and most of the Provinces sided with him. However, Capelius, governor of Numidia and supporter of Maximinus Thrax, invaded the province of Africa with the Legio III Augusta, composed of veterans. Gordian II, was defeated and killed in the battle of Carthage. Following the death of his son, Gordian I committed suicide by hanging himself with a belt, after just twenty days of reign. Condition: Extremely fine; some luster in field. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 17.45 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

Lot # 903 - BALBINUS (238). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES D CAE L BALBINVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PAX PVBLICA / S C. Pax seated left on throne, holding branch and sceptre.RIC 24. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 16.30 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

Lot # 902 - BALBINUS (238). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES D CAE L BALBINVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG. Clasped hands.RIC 10. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.67 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 901 - DIVA PAULINA (Died before 235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA PAVLINA. Veiled and draped bust right.Rev: CONSECRATIO. Peacock standing facing, head left, with tail spread.RIC 1 (Maximinus). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.41 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 900 - MAXIMUS (Caesar, 235/6-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: MAXIMVS CAES GERM. Bareheaded and draped bust right.Rev: PRINC IVVENTVTIS. Maximus standing left, holding baton and spear; two signa to right.RIC 3. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.41 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 899 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: P M TR P II COS P P / S - C. Emperor standing left with sceptre; two standards to left, one to right.RIC 33. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 22.00 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

Lot # 898 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SALVS AVGVSTI. Salus seated left on throne, feeding serpent rising from altar to left.RIC 21. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.56 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 897 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PROVIDENTIA AVG. Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia and wand over globus to left.RIC 20. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.39 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 896 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PAX AVGVSTI. Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse sceptre.RIC 19. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.75 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 895 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.Rev: FIDES MILITVM. Fides standing left, holding signum in each hand.RIC 18A. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.20 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 894 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.Rev: FIDES MILITVM. Fides standing left, holding signum in each hand.RIC 18A. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.91 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 893 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.Rev: FIDES MILITVM. Fides standing left, holding signum in each hand.RIC 18A. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 2.77 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

Lot # 892 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing right, holding palm branch and wreath.RIC 16. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.08 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 891 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing right, holding palm branch and wreath.RIC 16. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.87 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 890 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing right, holding palm branch and wreath.RIC 16. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.91 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 889 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing right, holding palm branch and wreath.RIC 16. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.06 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 888 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing right, holding palm branch and wreath.RIC 16. Condition: Mint State.Weight: 3.30 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 887 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SALVS AVGVSTI. Salus seated left on throne, feeding serpent rising from altar to left.RIC 14. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.13 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 886 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SALVS AVGVSTI. Salus seated left on throne, feeding serpent rising from altar to left.RIC 14. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.19 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 885 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PROVIDENTIA AVG. Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia and wand over globus to left.RIC 13. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.77 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 884 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PROVIDENTIA AVG. Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia and wand over globus to left.RIC 13. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 2.65 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 883 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PAX AVGVSTI. Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse sceptre.RIC 12. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 3.18 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 882 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FIDES MILITVM. Fides standing left, holding signum in each hand.RIC 7A. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.96 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 881 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FIDES MILITVM. Fides standing left, holding signum in each hand.RIC 7A. Condition: Extremely fine; some luster in field.Weight: 3.08 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 880 - MAXIMINUS THRAX (235-238). Denarius. Rome. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: P M TR P III COS P P. Emperor standing left with spear, flanked by two standards.RIC 5. Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 3.70 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 879 - JULIA MAMAEA (Augusta, 222-235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. Draped bust right.Rev: IVNO CONSERVATRIX. Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre; to left, peacock standing left.RIC 343 (Alexander). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.71 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 878 - JULIA MAMAEA (Augusta, 222-235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. Draped bust right.Rev: IVNO CONSERVATRIX. Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre; to left, peacock standing left.RIC 343 (Alexander). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.92 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 877 - JULIA MAMAEA (Augusta, 222-235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane.Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA. Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and leaning upon column to right.RIC 335 (Alexander). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.89 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 876 - ORBIANA (Augusta, 225-227). Denarius. Rome. Obv: SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG. Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and double cornucopia.RIC 319 (Alexander). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.91 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 875 - SEVERUS ALEXANDER (222-235). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI / S - C. Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; to left, small figure of Severus Alexander standing left.RIC 558. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 22.39 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 874 - SEVERUS ALEXANDER (222-235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SPES PVBLICA. Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting fold of dress.RIC 254. Condition: Mint State.Weight: 3.28 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 873 - SEVERUS ALEXANDER (222-235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder.Rev: PROVIDENTIA AVG. Providentia (or Annona) standing facing, head left, holding cornucopia and grain ears over modius filled with grain ears to left.RIC 250. Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 2.84 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 872 - SEVERUS ALEXANDER (222-235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: MARS VLTOR. Mars advancing right, holding shield and spear.RIC 246. Condition: Mint state.Weight: 2.82 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 871 - SEVERUS ALEXANDER (222-235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: MARS VLTOR. Mars advancing right, holding shield and spear.RIC 246. Condition: Mint State.Weight: 3.21 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 870 - SEVERUS ALEXANDER (222-235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTI. Victory standing right, with foot set upon helmet, inscribing VOT/X on shield set upon knee.RIC 219. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.19 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 869 - SEVERUS ALEXANDER (222-235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: VICTORIA AVG. Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and palm frond.RIC 212. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 2.69 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 868 - SEVERUS ALEXANDER (222-235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: ANNONA AVG. Annona standing right, with foot on prow, holding rudder set on globe and modius with corn-ears.RIC 190. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.11 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 867 - SEVERUS ALEXANDER (222-235). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing left with palm branch and wreath.RIC 180. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.12 g. Diameter: 20 mm.