Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 1144 - MAGNUS MAXIMUS (383-388). Ae. Aquileia. Obv: D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SPES ROMANORVM / SMAQP. Camp gate, with open door and two towers; star above.RIC 55a.1. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.30 g. Diameter: 14 mm.

Lot # 1143 - ARCADIUS (383-408). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: D N ARCADIVS P F AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG Γ / CONOB. Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, with foot set upon prow, holding sceptre and victoriola.RIC 7; Depeyrot 55/1.The eldest son of Theodosius I from Spain, Arcadius became augustus at the age of six. When his father left to end the usurpation of Eugenius and did not return, Arcadius remained in Constantinople in his stead and became augustus of the East at eighteen, while his brother Honorius got the West. The empire was now divided, Theodosius I was first seen as the unifier and then as the one who divided it forever. From this time on, the two empires had independent lives and slowly became more and more distinct from each other, and Arcadius was recognized as the first Byzantine emperor. Initially Arcadius reigned under his patron Rufinus, an ambitious politician from Aquitaine who frowned upon his equivalent in the West, Stilicho. The latter made a secret agreement with the Visigoth leader Gainas, who had been welcomed to Constantinople by Arcadius, and killed Rufinus. Stilicho thus prevailed in this dispute but was sentenced to death in 408, accused among other things of the murder of Rufinus himself. His place was then taken by the eunuch Eutropius, remembered in the sources as a cruel and vicious man. Eutropius tried to forge an alliance with Alaric, who now hold the balance of power between East and West. By putting his opponents to death and confiscating their wealth, he succeeded in getting Stilicho declared a public enemy and bring Africa under the control of the East in order to secure its grain, bringing the West to its knees and starving it. In any case, Arcadius was persuaded by the court to get Eutropius, who was in fact acting as the real emperor, out of the way and hit with damnatio memoriae as well. In his place was chosen Gainas himself, the Visigoth leader, who, however, was short-lived. The anti-barbarian mood that was fueled by influential figures, such as Patriarch John Chrysostom, resulted in a revolt in Constantinople against the Goths and, therefore, also against Gainas, and led to a massacre of the barbarians and the escape of their leader. At this point the reins of the empire were taken over by the emperor's wife, Aelia Eudoxia, as Arcadius proved incapable of governing. Aelia pushed Alaric to invade the West, receiving in turn fierce criticism from the patriarch and the hatred of much of the people. However, she died in 404 from an abortion, while Arcadius died of illness four years later. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.49 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 1142 - AELIA FLACCILLA (Augusta, 379-386/8). Ae. Constantinople. Obv: AEL FLACCILLA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right.Rev: SALVS REI PVBLICAE / CONЄ. Victory seated right on chair, inscribing Christogram upon shield set upon short column to right.RIC 61.3. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 1.50 g. Diameter: 13 mm.

Lot # 1141 - VALENTINIAN II (375-392). Ae. Antioch. Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Helmeted, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, holding shield and spear.Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM / (wreath) - (cross) / ANTЄ. Valentinian standing left in galley left, head right, raising hand; to right, Victory rowing.RIC 40b.3. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 6.43 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 1140 - VALENTINIAN II (375-392). Siliqua. Siscia. Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT/XV/MVLT/XX in four lines within wreath; •SISCPS.RIC 19c var. (mintmark). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.30 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 1139 - VALENTINIAN II (375-392). GOLD Solidus. Sirmium. Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGG / SIROB. Two emperors seated facing on double throne, holding globus between them; behind and between, Victory standing front with outspread wings, palm frond below.RIC 9b (R3); Depeyrot 28/2.RareWith old collector's ticket Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.45 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1138 - GRATIAN (367-383). Gold Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: D N GRATIANVS P F AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGGG Δ / CONOB. Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, on lion throne, foot on prow, holding sceptre and globe.RIC 45a.2; Depeyrot 32/1. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.46 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 1137 - PROCOPIUS (365-366). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: D N PROCOPIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left.Rev: REPARATIO FEL TEMP / CONSA•. Procopius standing left, head right, holding labarum and resting hand upon shield; christogram to upper right; unidentified object to lower left.RIC 17a.3. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.83 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 1136 - 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: 2.89 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 1135 - VALENS (364-378). Siliqua. Antioch. Obv: D N VALENS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT / X / MVL / XX / ANT. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 33c. Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 2.18 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 1134 - VALENS (364-378). Siliqua. Antioch. Obv: D N VALENS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT / X / MVL / XX / ANT. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 33c. Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 2.16 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 1133 - VALENS (364-378). GOLD Solidus. Antioch. Obv: D N VALENS PER F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE / (star) ANTA (star). Valentinian standing facing, head right, holding labarum with cross on banner and victoriola; cross potent to left.RIC 2d.xxxvii.1.Flavius Julius Valens was the younger brother of Valentinian I. After serving as protector domesticus (personal guard) of Julian II and Jovian, he immediately became emperor of the East in 364 thanks to his brother who was already Augustus of the West, although the two differed in faith. Valens in fact was an Arian, while Valentinian was a Nicene Christian. The first problem was presented by the usurper Procopius, comes of Antioch, who proclaimed himself Augustus of the East in 365. Valens defeated him, sentenced him to death and struck with damnatio memoriae. He later faced the Visigoths and a second conspiracy, hatched by Theodore of Antioch. In 374 Valens celebrated the decennalia and became Maximus Augustus in 375 on the death of his brother, after which he organized an expedition against the Persians that proved unsuccessful, forcing him to sign an unfavorable peace. Another problem was the confluence of Ostrogoths and Visigoths into Roman territory across the Danube because of the advance of the Huns. The Romans were forced to accept them, but this integration was not easy; the Visigoths felt oppressed and exploited as a labor-power, resulting in an insurrection. Valens, considered a general of little ability by his contemporaries, was thus induced to recruit Goth mercenaries, with the risk that they would end up allied with his enemies. In fact, a large contingent of Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Huns, and Alamanni joined forces to fight the Romans and achieved a decisive victory at Hadrianopolis (Thrace) in 378. The tremendous defeat was caused by Gratian, who was meanwhile on the Western throne and did not arrive in time with his troops. Valens died in the battle but the Goths failed to conquer Constantinople. According to Ambrose, bishop of Mediolanum, the defeat at Hadrianopolis heralded the fall of the empire and the end of the world. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 4.49 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

Lot # 1132 - VALENTINIAN I (364-375). Ae. Nicomedia. Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE / SMNB. Valentinian standing facing, head right, holding labarum and victoriola.RIC 7a. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 11.41 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

Lot # 1131 - VALENTINIAN I (364-375). GOLD Solidus. Antioch. Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE / ANTΔ•. Valentinian standing facing, head right, holding labarum with christogram on banner and victoriola.RIC 2b.xiii.4. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 4.43 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

Lot # 1130 - JOVIAN (363-364). Follis. Heraclea. Obv: D N IOVIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left.Rev: VOT / V / MVLT / X / HERAC B. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 110. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.42 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1129 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (360-363). Ae. Siscia. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SECVRITAS REI PVB / (palm) ASISC (palm). Bull standing right; two stars above.RIC 418. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 8.93 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 1128 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (360-363). Double Maiorina. Sirmium. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SECVRITAS REI PVB / (star) BSIRM (wreath). Bull standing right, two stars above.RIC 106. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 8.69 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

Lot # 1127 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (360-363). Ae. Heraclea. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVB / •HERACL•A/•. Bull, with head facing, standing right; two stars above.RIC 104. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 8.07 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 1126 - VETRANIO (350). Ae. Thessalonica. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A - Δ / •TS[...]•. Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum in each hand; star above.RIC 135. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 5.27 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 1125 - VETRANIO (350). Ae. Thessalonica. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A - Δ / •TSA•. Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum in each hand; star above.RIC 135. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.83 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 1124 - VETRANIO (350). Ae. Thessalonica. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A - Δ / •TSΔ•. Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum in each hand; star above.RIC 135. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.32 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 1123 - 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: 4.43 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 1122 - VETRANIO (350). Ae. Thessalonica. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A - B / •TSΔ•. Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum in each hand; star above.RIC 132. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.46 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 1121 - VETRANIO (350). Ae. Thessalonica. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A - B / •TSA•. Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum in each hand; star above.RIC 132. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 5.74 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 1120 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Siliqua. Sirmium. Obv: CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTI / SIRM. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch.RIC -; RSC -. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.03 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 1119 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Centenionalis. 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: Extremely fine.Weight: 5.23 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 1118 - 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: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A / •BSIS•. Constantius standing left, holding labarum in each hand; star above.RIC 284. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.85 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1117 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Ae. Siscia. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A to left.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A / •ЄSIS (star). Constantius standing left, holding labarum in each hand; star above.RIC 280. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 5.61 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 1116 - 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 / AQS•. Soldier left, spearing fallen horseman.RIC 113. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.87 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 1115 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Ae. Rome. Commemorative series. Obv: CONSTANTINOPOLIS. Diademed and mantled bust of Constantinopolis right.Rev: Pax standing left, holding branch and sceptre; P - R across field.RIC 106. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 1.85 g. Diameter: 16 mm.

Lot # 1114 - 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 / SMKΔ. Soldier standing left, spearing fallen horseman.RIC 93. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.54 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 1113 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Ae. Heraclea. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / SMHB. Soldier left, holding shield and spearing fallen horseman to lower left; Γ to upper left.RIC 82. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 5.92 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 1112 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Fourrèe Solidus. Contemporary imitation of Antioch. Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS PERP AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: GLORIA REI PVBLICAE / SMANA. Roma and Constantinopolis, with foot set upon prow, seated facing on double throne, each holding sceptre and supporting shield between them inscribed VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX.Cf. RIC 81 (for prototype). Condition: Good fine.Weight: 2.54 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1111 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Siliqua. Sirmium. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX / •SIRM•. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 66. Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 3.11 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1110 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Siliqua. Sirmium. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX / •SIRM•. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 66. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.20 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

Lot # 1109 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Siliqua. Sirmium. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX / •SIRM•. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 66. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.12 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1108 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Siliqua. Sirmium. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX / •SIRM•. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 66. Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 3.12 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1107 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Siliqua. Nicomedia. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed head right.Rev: VOTIS / XXV / MVLTIS / XXX. Legend in four lines within wreath; SMN.RIC 40. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.30 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1106 - CONSTANTIUS II (Caesar, 324-337). Follis. Siscia. Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.Rev: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS / ΔSIS (double crescent). Camp gate, with two turrets and open doorway; star above, pellets in top and bottom stone layers.RIC 217. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.51 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 1105 - CONSTANS (337-350). Follis. Siscia. Obv: D N CONSTANS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A to left.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / A / •ΓSIS•. Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman.RIC 254. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 5.12 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 1104 - CONSTANS (337-350). Follis. Siscia. Obv: D N CONSTANS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / ΓSIS(symbol)R. Emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe and labarum; Victory behind, steering galley.RIC 205. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 5.64 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 1103 - CONSTANTINE II (Caesar, 316-337). Follis. Siscia. Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. Laureate head right.Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM / ΔSIS (sun). VOT / X in two lines within wreath.RIC 182. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.32 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 1102 - CRISPUS (Caesar, 316-326). Follis. Londinium. Obv: CRISPVS NOBIL C. Helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding shield and spear.Rev: BEAT TRANQLITAS / F - B / PLON. Globe set on altar inscribed VOT / IS / XX.RIC 251. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.74 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 1101 - CRISPUS (Caesar, 316-326). Follis. Siscia. Obv: IVL CRISPVS NOB C. Laureate head right.Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM / BSIS (star). VOT / V in two lines within wreath.RIC 161. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.29 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 1100 - CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Brockage Follis. Uncertain mint. Obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: Incuse and reverse of obverse.Cf. Numismatik Naumann 142, lot 910. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.35 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 1099 - CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Commemorative Series. Follis. Siscia. Obv: CONSTANTINOPOLIS. Helmeted and mantled bust of Constantinopolis left, holding sceptre.Rev: BSIS. Victory standing left, with foot upon prow, holding sceptre and resting hand upon shield.RIC 224. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.74 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 1098 - CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Follis. Ticinum. Obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG / QT. VOT / XX / crescent in three lines within wreath.RIC 167. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.03 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 1097 - CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Follis. Siscia. Obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG / ЄSIS (star). VOT / XX in two lines within wreath.RIC 159. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.76 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 1096 - CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Follis. Siscia. Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear across shoulder and shield decorated with horseman.Rev: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP / BSIS (star). Two Victories standing facing one another, holding shield inscribed VOT / PR over altar between them.RIC 50.Ex Numismatik Lanz 78 (1996), lot 926 Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.80 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 1095 - CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Commemorative Series. Half Follis. Constantinople. Obv: POP ROMANVS. Laureate and draped bust of the Genius Populi Romanis to left, with cornucopia over shoulder.Rev: CONS I. Milvian Bridge over the River Tiber.RIC 21. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 1.18 g. Diameter: 14 mm.