Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 738 - GALLIENUS (253-268). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA EXERCIT / S - C. Concordia standing left, holding patera and double cornucopia.MIR 15dd; RIC 209.Ex Nomisma E-4 (2018), lot 3136 Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 16.00 g. Diameter: 29 mm.Estimate: € 200.

Lot # 737 - VOLUSIAN (251-253). Antoninianus. Antioch. Obv: IMP C V AF GAL VEND VOLVSIANO AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.Rev: PAX AVGVS. Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse sceptre.RIC 230a. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.63 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 736 - VOLUSIAN (251-253). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C C VIB VOLVSIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FELICITAS PVBL. Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.RIC 205 (Mediolanum). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.77 g. Diameter: 25 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 735 - TREBONIANUS GALLUS (251-253). Antoninianus. Mediolanum. Obv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: LIBERTAS PVBLICA. Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre.RIC 70. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.01 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 734 - TREBONIANUS GALLUS (251-253). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: IVNO MARTIALIS. Juno seated left, holding corn ears and sceptre.RIC 69 (Mediolanum). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.01 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 733 - TREBONIANUS GALLUS (251-253). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: LIBERTAS PVBLICA. Libertas standing left, holding pileus and transverse sceptre.RIC 50. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 5.77 g. Diameter: 24 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 732 - HOSTILIAN (251). Antoninianus. Antioch. Obv: C OVAL OSTIL MES COVINTVS AVG. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: VBERITAS AVG. Uberitas standing left, holding purse and cornucopia.RIC 207 (Decius).Rare Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.73 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 731 - HOSTILIAN (Caesar, 250-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Emperor standing facing, head left, holding signum and reversed spear.RIC 181d (Decius). Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.83 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 730 - HOSTILIAN (Caesar, 250-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Emperor standing facing, head left, holding signum and reversed spear.RIC 181d (Decius). Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 3.83 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 729 - HOSTILIAN (Caesar, 250-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: C VAL HOS MES QVINTVS N C. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: MARS PROPVG. Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield.RIC 176a (Decius). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.33 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 728 - HOSTILIAN (Caesar, 250-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: MAR PROP. Mars advancing right, holding shield and spear.RIC 175b (Decius).Rare with this shorter-form reverse legend Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.85 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 727 - HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS (Caesar, 249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: SPES PVBLICA. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt.RIC 149 (Decius). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.38 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 726 - HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS (Caesar, 249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Herennius Etruscus standing left, holding baton and transverse spear.RIC 147c (Decius). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.10 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 725 - HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS (Caesar, 249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Herennius Etruscus standing left, holding baton and transverse spear.RIC 147c (Decius). Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 3.62 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 724 - HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS (Caesar, 249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: PRINC IVVENT. Apollo seated left on throne, holding branch and resting elbow upon lyre.RIC 144b (Decius). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.64 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 723 - HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS (Caesar, 249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM. Emblems of the pontificate: aspergillum, simpulum, capis, patera and lituus.RIC 143 (Decius). Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 3.44 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 722 - HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS (Caesar, 249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG. Clasped hands.RIC 138 (Decius). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.14 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 721 - HERENNIA ETRUSCILLA (Augusta, 249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: HER ETRVSCILLA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent.Rev: PVDICITIA AVG. Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil and holding sceptre.RIC 59b (Decius). Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 4.54 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 720 - HERENNIA ETRUSCILLA (Augusta, 249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: HER ETRVSCILLA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent.Rev: PVDICITIA AVG. Pudicitia standing left, drawing veil and holding sceptre.RIC 58b (Decius). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.00 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 719 - HERENNIA ETRUSCILLA (Augusta, 249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: HER ETRVSCILLA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent.Rev: PVDICITIA AVG. Pudicitia standing left, drawing veil and holding sceptre.RIC 58b (Decius). Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 3.39 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 718 - HERENNIA ETRUSCILLA (Augusta, 249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: HER ETRVSCILLA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent.Rev: FECVNDITAS AVG. Fecunditas standing left, holding cornucopia and extending hand over child standing right with hands raised.RIC 55b (Decius). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.62 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 717 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, with drapery on left shoulder.Rev: GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI / S - C. Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; signum to right.RIC 117a. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.61 g. Diameter: 28 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 716 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP CAE TRA DEC AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: GEN ILLVRICI. Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.RIC 38a (Mediolanum). Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.60 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 715 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing left with wreath and palm branch.RIC 29c. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 5.03 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 714 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing left with wreath and palm branch.RIC 29c. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.74 g. Diameter: 24 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 713 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VBERITAS AVG. Uberitas standing left, holding purse and cornucopia.RIC 28b. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.82 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 712 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.Rev: PANNONIAE. The two Pannoniae standing facing, each with head turned outward and holding signum.RIC 21b. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.48 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 711 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI. Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia, signum behind.RIC 16c. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.62 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 710 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: DACIA FELIX. Dacia standing left, holding standard.RIC 14b.Rare type Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.57 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 709 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: DACIA. Dacia standing left, holding staff surmounted by head of ass.RIC 12b. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.09 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 708 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: DACIA. Dacia standing left, holding staff surmounted by head of ass.RIC 12b. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 4.06 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 707 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.Rev: ADVENTVS AVG. Emperor on horseback left, raising hand and holding sceptre.RIC 11b. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 4.06 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 706 - TRAJANUS DECIUS (249-251). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: ABVNDANTIA AVG. Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopia.RIC 10b. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 4.17 g. Diameter: 24 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 705 - JOTAPIAN (Usurper, 248-249). Antoninianus. Nicopolis in Seleucia(?). Obv: IM C M F R IOTAPIANVS A. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond.RIC 2a.Extremely rareIotapian came from the romanized Middle Eastern aristocracy, and his name recalls that of the Commagenian queens Julia Iotapa, hinting at a possible connection with the royal family of that Hellenistic kingdom, later absorbed into the Roman province of Syria under Vespasian. To strengthen his political image, Iotapian promoted the idea that he descended from Alexander the Great, a claim already used by the kings of Commagene, while some modern scholars instead suggest a link to Emperor Severus Alexander. The political climate was tense: Philip 'the Arab' had recently defeated Germanic and Gothic tribes, but the legions were frustrated by the lack of spoils and by the government’s indifference. In Syria, the emperor’s brother, Julius Priscus, increased taxation and ruled harshly. In this atmosphere of discontent, Iotapian placed himself at the head of the revolt, using both popular resentment and his supposed noble lineage as tools of propaganda. Antioch became the heart of the uprising. The rebellion, however, was short-lived and limited in scope. This is reflected in his coinage: only a few crude antoniniani survive, all bearing the same reverse 'VICTORIA AVG' celebrating the rebels’ victories. At the beginning of Decius’ reign, Iotapian was killed by his own soldiers, the very men who had supported him and seen in him a hope for change. Interestingly, Decius had reportedly foretold to Philip that Iotapian and other usurpers would be slain by their troops, perhaps a sign of political machinations orchestrated by Decius himself, who was becoming one of the most influential figures in the Empire. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.42 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 2500.

Lot # 704 - PHILIP II (247-249). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PAX AETERNA / S - C. Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse sceptre.RIC 268c. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 14.59 g. Diameter: 27 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 703 - PHILIP II (247-249). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: LIBERALITAS AVGG III. Philip I and Philip II, holding short sceptre, seated left on curule chairs.RIC 230. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 4.10 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 702 - PHILIP II (Caesar, 244-247). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES. Bare-headed and draped bust right.Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENT / S - C. Philip standing right, holding globus and spear.RIC 255a. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 20.10 g. Diameter: 29 mm.Estimate: € 125.

Lot # 701 - PHILIP II (Caesar, 244-247). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENT. Philip standing left, holding globus and spear.RIC 218d. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 3.99 g. Diameter: 25 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 700 - PHILIP II (Caesar, 244-247). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENT. Philip standing right, holding globe and spear.RIC 216c. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 5.02 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 699 - OTACILIA SEVERA (Augusta, 244-249). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG / S C. Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and double cornucopia.RIC 203a (Philip I). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 20.26 g. Diameter: 30 mm.Estimate: € 200.

Lot # 698 - OTACILIA SEVERA (Augusta, 244-249). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent.Rev: PIETAS AVGVSTAE. Pietas standing left, extending hand and holding incense box.RIC 130 (Philip I). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.87 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 697 - OTACILIA SEVERA (Augusta, 244-249). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: M OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane and set upon crescent.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG. Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and double cornucopia.RIC 125c (Philip I). Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 4.11 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 696 - OTACILIA SEVERA (Augusta, 244-249). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: M OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane and set upon crescent.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG. Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and double cornucopia.RIC 125c (Philip I). Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.48 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 695 - OTACILIA SEVERA (Augusta, 244-249). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane and set upon crescent.Rev: PIETAS AVG. Pietas standing left, raising hand over lighted altar and holding box of perfumes.RIC 121 (Philip I). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.39 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 694 - OTACILIA SEVERA (Augusta, 244-249). Antoninianus. Rome. Saecular Games/1000th Anniversary of Rome issue. Obv: OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane and set upon crescent.Rev: SAECVLARES AVGG / IIII. Hippopotamus advancing right.RIC 116b (Philip I). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.23 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 100.

Lot # 693 - PHILIP I 'THE ARAB' (244-249). Sestertius. Rome. Saecular Games/1000th Anniversary of Rome issue. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: AETERNITAS AVGG / S C. Elephant advancing left, led by mahout, holding staff and goad.RIC 167a.RareDuring the reign of Philip I, grand celebrations were organized to mark the Millennium of Rome and were combined with the Ludi Secolari. It is said that Philip’s Ludi were the most spectacular of all time. They lasted three days and three nights and concluded with songs praising peace, happiness and harmony for present and future generations, and above all for Rome and its bright future. After the purification of the city and its inhabitants, with the Emperor participating in the role of Pontifex Maximus, the actual Ludi took place, featuring sacrifices to the gods and the staging of grand games and spectacles involving wild beasts, exotic animals, and gladiatorial combats (about two thousand, according to sources) To celebrate Rome’s millennium, Philip had large quantities of coins minted in all metals, bearing his name as well as those of his son Philip II and his wife Otacilia Severa. These issues predominantly feature exotic animals used in circus spectacles (such as the elephant on this sestertius), and represent a unique and original example of ancient coinage. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 18.08 g. Diameter: 30 mm.Estimate: € 500.

Lot # 692 - PHILIP I 'THE ARAB' (244-249). Antoninianus. Antioch. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust left.Rev: P M TR P IIII COS II P P. Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopia.RIC 76 corr. (bust type); Bland 31. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.03 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 691 - PHILIP I 'THE ARAB' (244-249). Antoninianus. Antioch. Obv: IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VIRTVS EXERCITVS. Virtus standing right, holding spear and shield set on ground.RIC 71; Bland 6. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.86 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 690 - PHILIP I 'THE ARAB' (244-249). Antoninianus. Antioch. Obv: IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS. Pax standing left, holding branch and sceptre.RIC 69; Bland 4. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.54 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50.

Lot # 689 - PHILIP I 'THE ARAB' (244-249). Antoninianus. Antioch. Obv: IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS. Pax standing left, holding branch and sceptre.RIC 69; Bland 4.This coin commemorates the peace agreement between Philip I and Shapur of Persia. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 5.18 g. Diameter: 24 mm.Estimate: € 100.