Roman Imperial Coins
Results from 20201 to 20250 of 32605
Lot # 678
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Valens (364-378). AR Siliqua, Treveri mint. Obv. DN VALENS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VRBS ROMA. Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear; in exergue, TRPS•. RIC IX Treveri 27e; C. 109. AR. 2.23 g. 19 mm. Superb example, with enchanting iridescent tone. About FDC/Good EF.
Lot # 677
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Julian II (360-363). AV Solidus, Antioch mint. Obv. FL CL IVLIA-NVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS EXERCITVS ROMANORVM. Soldier, helmeted, standing right, holding trophy over shoulder and placing right hand on head of kneeling captive. In exergue, ANTH. RIC VIII Antioch 199 (R3); C. 79; Depeyrot 15/2. AV. 4.47 g. 21.5 mm. RR. Light graffito X on obverse and minor mark on reverse. Very rare and superb, with intense and fascinating portrait. EF.
Lot # 676
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Vetranio (350 AD). AE 22.5 mm, Siscia mint, 350 AD. Obv. D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; A behind bust; star in front. Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM. Vetranio, diademed, draped and cuirassed, standing facing, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in each hand; above him, a star; A in left field; in exergue, •ASIS• or star. RIC VIII Siscia 285 or 290. AE. 5.29 g. 22.5 mm. Scarce. Attractive example with exceptional portrait. Deep brown patina. Good EF.
Lot # 675
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Constantius II (337-361). AE 24 mm. Constantinople mint. Obv. DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing fallen horseman; shield on ground at right; in left field, Γ; in exergue, CONSΘ*. RIC VIII Constantinople 81. AE. 4.38 g. 24 mm. Scarce. Choice example, nicely toned. Extensive traces of silvering. EF.
Lot # 674
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Constans (337-350). AE 24.5 mm, Aquileia mint. Obv. DN CONSTANS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; behind, A. Rev. FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Emperor on galley standing left, holding Victory on globe and standard; Victory seats at the stern; at left, A; in exergue, AQP and dot. RIC VIII Aquileia 117. AE. 5.19 g. 24.5 mm. Superb example, with almost complete silvering. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
Lot # 673
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Commemorative series. AE 15.5 mm. Constantinople mint. Special issue for the dedication of the city, c. 330 AD. Obv. POP ROMANVS. Laureate and draped bust of Genius of the Roman People left, cornucopiae over left shoulder. Rev. CONS/ H. Milvian Bridge with tower at each end over flowing water of the Tiber River. RIC VIII Constantinople 21. AE. 0.92 g. 15.5 mm. Lovely green patina. Minor deposits. Good VF.
Lot # 672
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Helena, mother of Constantine I (Augusta 324-330). AE Follis, Heraclea mint, 325-326. Obv. HELENA AVGVSTA. Diademed and mantled bust right, wearing necklace. Rev. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE. Helena, as Securitas, veiled and robed, standing left, holding lowered branch; in exergue, SMHB and pellet. RIC VIII Heraclea 85. AE. 3.28 g. 19.5 mm. Superb example with enchanting portrait. Deep green patina with traces of silvering. Faint marks on reverse. About FDC/EF. Ex Numismatik Naumann 76, 2019, 544.
Lot # 671
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Helena, mother of Constantine I (Augusta 324-330). AR 1/3 Siliqua or Scripulum(?), Constantinople mint, c. 330 AD. Obv. Pearl-diademed and draped female bust right (Helena?). Rev. Large K. C. 289; Bendall, Anonymous Type 4. Mazzini 287. AR. 1.24 g. 12 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and in exceptional conditions for the type. Superb portrait. Slightly rough surfaces. About EF.
Lot # 670
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Constantine I (307-337). AE Follis, Nicomedia mint, 324-325. Obv. CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLORIA EXERCITVS. Two soldiers standing facing, heads facing one another and each holding spear; between them two signa; in exergue, SMNA. RIC VII Nicomedia 188. AE. 2.64 g. 18 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. FDC. Ex Numismatik Naumann 76, 2019, 539.
Lot # 669
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Divus Romulus (died 309 AD). AE Follis, Ostia mint, 2nd officina, struck under Maxentius, 309-312. Obv. DIVO ROMVLO NVBIS CONS. Bareheaded bust right, wearing consular robe. Rev. AETERNAE MEMORIAE. Domed shrine with right door ajar; on dome, eagle standing right, head left; in exergue, MOSTS. RIC VI Ostia 34. AE. 6.78 g. 25 mm. Choice example, with lovely dark patina. Slightly rough surfaces. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 668
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Maxentius (306-312). AE Follis, Aquileia mint. Obv. IMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG CONS. Laureate bust left, in imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped sceptre. Rev. CONSERV VRB SVAE. Roma seated facing in hexastyle temple, holding globe and sceptre; crescent in pediment; in exergue, AQS. RIC VI Aquileia 124. AE. 6.64 g. 24.5 mm. R. Rare and choice, with pleasant dark tone. EF.
Lot # 667
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Maxentius (306-312). AE Follis, Aquileia mint, 307 AD. Obv. IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. CONSERV - VRB SVAE. Roma seated within hexastyle temple, holding globe and sceptre, with shield at side; star in pediment.; in exergue, AQP. RIC VI Aquileia 121a. AE. 6.54 g. 25 mm. Superb example with dark patina. Bold portrait. Area of weak strike on reverse. EF.
Lot # 666
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Maximinus II Daia as Caesar (305-308). AE Follis, Alexandria mint, 308-310. Obv. GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO CAESARIS. Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; K in left field; B/P in right field; ALE in exergue. RIC VI Alexandria 100a. AE. 6.57 g. 25 mm. Bold portrait. Traces of silvering. About FDC/Good EF.
Lot # 665
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Severus II as Caesar (305-306). AE Follis, Lugdunum mint. Obv. SEVERVS NOB C. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left, wearing modius on head and chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae; star in right field; in exergue, PLC. RIC VI Lugdunum 199a. AE. 10.62 g. 28 mm. Choice example with broad traces of silvering. EF.
Lot # 664
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Galeria Valeria, wife of Galerius (died 315 AD). AE Follis. Alexandria mint, 311 AD. Obv. GALER VALERIA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. VENERI VICTRICI. Venus standing facing, head left, holding up apple and raising drapery over shoulder; in fields, crescent-Γ/K-P; in exergue, ALE. RIC VI Alexandria 129. AE. 6.26 g. 24 mm. Charming example with traces of silvering. About EF.
Lot # 663
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Divus Galerius (died 311 AD). AE Follis, Alexandria mint, 311 AD. Obv. DIVO MAXIMIANO MAXIMINVS AVG FIL. Laureate head right. Rev. AETERNAE MEMORIAE GAL MAXIMIANI. Eagle standing left, head right, above garland on lighted altar; crescent above K in left field, Γ above P in right field; in exergue, ALE. RIC VI Alexandria 133. AE. 7.19 g. 25 mm. R. Rare. Choice example with lovely brown patina. Slightly porous surfaces. EF.
Lot # 662
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Divus Constantius I (305-306). AE Follis, struck under Constantine I, Treveri mint, 307-308. Obv. DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO. Veiled, laureate, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. MEMORIA FELIX. Lighted and garlanded altar, eagles at sides; in exergue, PTR. RIC VI Treveri 789. AE. 6.07 g. 27 mm. Superb example with attractive reddish-brown patina. EF. Ex CNG 460, 2020, 783. From the Jack A. Frazer Collection; Ex CNG 46, 1998, 1412.
Lot # 661
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Constantius I Chlorus (305-306). AE Follis, Aquileia mint. Obv. IMP CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. FIDES MILITVM AVGG ET CAESS NN. Fides seated left on throne, holding signum in each hand; in exergue, AQS. RIC VI Aquileia 60a. AE. 9.33 g. 30 mm. Choice example with superb portrait and broad traces of silvering. Minor metal flaw on obverse and die swift on reverse. EF/Good EF. Ex Numismatik Naumann 76, 2019, 520.
Lot # 660
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Constantius I Chlorus as Caesar (293-305). AE Follis, Antiochia mint, 300-301. Obv. FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; in fields, K-Z/V; in exergue, ANT. RIC VI Antiochia 55a; C. 89. AE. 10.68 g. 29 mm. Attractive bright brown patina. EF.
Lot # 659
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Constantius I Chlorus as Caesar (293-305). AR Argenteus, Siscia mint. Obv. CONSTANTIVS NOB C. Laureate head right. Rev. VICTOR-IA AVGG. Four-turreted camp gate without doors; in exergue, SIS. RIC VI Siscia 73 (R5). AR. 3.26 g. 20 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, with enchanting dark tone. Minor metal flaw. Superb example, virtually as struck. FDC.
Lot # 658
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Constantius I Chlorus as Caesar (293-305). AE Follis, Aquileia mint, 3rd officina, 302-303. Obv. CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Laureate head right. Rev. SACR MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR. Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae; to right, VI; in exergue, AQΓ. RIC VI Aquileia 36a. AE. 10.02 g. 29 mm. Superb example, fully silvered with enchanting tone. Virtually as struck. About FDC. Ex CNG 460, 2020, 781. From the Jack A. Frazer Collection, previously purchased from Harlan J. Berk.
Lot # 657
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Maximianus (286-310). AR Argenteus, Ticinum mint, 300 AD. Obv. MAXIMIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. XCVI/T in two lines in wreath. RIC VI Ticinum 20b (R3). AR. 3.21 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare and in excellent conditions. Delicate tone and sound metal. Hairline flancrak. Good EF.
Lot # 656
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Diocletian (284-305). AR Argenteus, Siscia mint, 294-295. Obv. DIOCLETIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. VIRTVS MILITVM. The four princes sacrificing over tripod before gate in eight-turreted enclosure. RIC VI Siscia 43. AR. 2.86 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare and superb, sound metal. Sharply struck from fresh dies. Pleasant cabinet tone with light iridescent hues. Insignificant hairline flan-cracks. About FDC.
Lot # 655
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Diocletian (284-305). AE Denarius, Rome mint, 285 AD. Obv. IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IOVI COSERVAT AVG. Jupiter standing facing, looking right, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; at foot, eagle. RIC V 187. AE. 3 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare and good, with pleasant green patina. Rough surfaces. VF.
Lot # 654
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Probus (276-282). BI Antoninianus, Siscia mint. Obv. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TRI P COS II P P / XXIII. Lion walking left; before, head of ox left. RIC V 612 var. (bust type). BI. 4.22 g. 24 mm. R. Variety with cuirassed bust right, rare as such. Pleasant brown patina. Slightly pitted surfaces. EF.
Lot # 653
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Probus (276-282). AE Quinarius, Rome mint, 278 AD. Obv. IMP PROBVS AVG. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA GERM. Bound captives seated to either side of trophy. RIC V 275; C. 756. AE. 2.44 g. 16 mm. Scarce. Extraordinary example of this scarce issue. Solid green patina with traces of silvering. Virtually as struck. Rare as such. About FDC.
Lot # 652
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Tacitus (275-276). BI Antoninianus. Lugdunum mint, 275 AD. Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PROVID DEOR. Providentia standing right, holding signum in each hand; to right, Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globus; star between. In exergue, KA•Γ•. RIC V 195; C. 94. BI. 3.68 g. 23 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. Pleasant tone with bright fields and traces of silvering. Hairline flancrack. About FDC. Ex Numismatik Naumann 49, 2017, 694.
Lot # 651
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Tacitus (275-276). AR Antoninianus, Ticinum mint. Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SALVS PVBLI. Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent in arms; in exergue, T. RIC V 159; C. 127. AR. 4.28 g. 24 mm. Superb example, with traces of silvering. Good EF.
Lot # 650
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Tacitus (275-276). AR Antoninianus, Ticinum mint. Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SALVS AVG. Salus seated left, feeding serpent rising from altar; in exergue, T. Cf. RIC V 93 var. (letter in exergue); Cf. C. 124. AR. 4.18 g. 23 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, apparently unlisted in the standard bibliography. Traces of silvering. Good EF/EF.
Lot # 649
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Vabalathus (271-272). BI Antoninianus, Antioch mint. Obv. IM C VHABALATHVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev. VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left. RIC V 6 var. (star in left field); C. 6. BI. 3.72 g. 21.5 mm. RRR. Variety of an already extremely rare issue. In great conditions, with lovely brown patina. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 648
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Postumus (259-268). BI Antoninianus, Cologne mint. Obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PACATOR ORBIS. Radiate bust of Sol right. RIC V 317; C. 214. BI. 3.2 g. 23.5 mm. Attractive example with pleasant brown patina. Areas of weak strike, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 647
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Quietus (260-261). BI Antoninianus, Antioch mint. Obv. IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI. Jupiter seated left on throne, holding patera and sceptre; in left field, star, eagle at feet. RIC IV 6; C. 8. BI. 4.4 g. 21 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example, with pleasant tone. Slightly rough surfaces. About EF.
Lot # 646
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PB Lead seal. Roman Empire, 3rd century AD. Obv. Two draped busts, facing each other, resembling Gallienus and Salonina. Rev. Lion walking left; above, star and crescent. PB. 4.79 g. 28 mm. Interesting dynastic seal. Nick on obverse.
Lot # 645
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Gallienus (253-268). AE Sestertius, 254-255. Obv. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA EXERCIT SC. Concordia standing facing, head left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC V 209; C. 132. AE. 23.44 g. 30 mm. R. Rare issue, with enchanting portrait. Lovely brown patina with green hues and minor reddish deposits. EF.
Lot # 644
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Valerian I (253-260). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 254-256. Obv. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FELICITAS AVGG SC. Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC V 157. AE. 29.45 g. 32 mm. Attractive brown patina with cuprite spot. Choice example with fascinating portrait. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 643
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Hostilian as Caesar (251 AD). AE Dupondius or As, Rome mint. Obv. C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS NC. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTV[TIS] SC. Apollo seated left, holding branch and resting elbow on lyre. RIC IV 215; C. 32. AE. 15.11 g. 29 mm. R. Rare and good example. Pleasant green patina with darker hues. About EF.
Lot # 641
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Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Trajan Decius (249-251). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 250 AD. Obv. HERENNIA ETRVSCILLA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. PVDICITIA AVG S C. Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, drawing veil with right hand, holding sceptre in left hand. RIC IV (Decius) 136b. AE. 26.72 g. 32 mm. Good example with delicate brown chocolate tone, with brassy highlights. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 640
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Trajan Decius (249-251). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 249-251. Obv. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. [PANN]ONIAE S C. The two Pannoniae, both veiled, draped, standing front, turning left and right away from one another; each holds standard in outside hand; the one on the right raises right hand. RIC IV 124A. AE. 16.25 g. 27.5 mm. Choice example with attractive large portrait. Solid green patina with earthy deposits. EF/Good VF.
Lot # 639
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Trajan Decius (249-251). AE Double sestertius, Rome mint, 249-251. Obv. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. FELICITAS SAECVLI S C. Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand, and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV 115; C. 40. AE. 43 g. 37.5 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Enchanting deep brown and green patina with reddish hues. Smoothed. Good EF. Ex Tauler & Fau 10, 2018, 146.
Lot # 638
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Trajan Decius (249-251). AR Antoninianus, Mediolanum mint, 250-251. Obv. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. GEN ILLVRICI. Genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for short cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV 15b; C. 46. AR. 2.9 g. 22 mm. Scarce. Choice and virtually as struck. Superb expressive portrait. Revere struck from worn die. Good EF. Ex Nomisma 23, 2003, 266.
Lot # 637
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Philip II (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 247 AD. Obv. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PAX AETERNA SC. Pax standing facing, head left, holding branch and transverse sceptre. RIC IV 268c; Banti 2. AE. 19.76 g. 31 mm. Lovely dark patina with green hues. Metal flaw on reverse. About EF.
Lot # 636
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Philip II (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 244-246. Obv. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT S C. Philip II, in military attire, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand. RIC IV (Phil. I) 255A. AE. 20.74 g. 31 mm. Bold portrait and lovely green patina. Superb example, well-centered, fully struck, and complete. EF.
Lot # 635
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Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 244-249. Obv. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. PIETAS AVGVSTAE S C. Pietas, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding box of perfume in left hand. RIC IV (Phil. I) 208A. AE. 19.49 g. 28.5 mm. Superb portrait and enchanting green patina with minor earthy deposits. About EF.
Lot # 634
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Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 244-249. Obv. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG S C. Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV (Phil. I) 203A. AE. 20.61 g. 32 mm. Nice style portrait. Enchanting brown patina with minor green deposits. EF/About EF.
Lot # 633
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Philip I (244-249). BI Tetradrachm, Antioch ad Orontem mint, Seleucis and Pieria (Syria), 248 AD. Obv. ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ, SC. Eagle standing left on palm, wings spread, holding wreath in beak. RPC online VIII, unassigned, ID 29002; Prieur 318; McAlee 887. BI. 12.92 g. 29 mm. Well centred and struck on broad flan. Bold portrait. EF.
Lot # 632
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Philip I (244-249). BI Tetradrachm, Antioch ad Orontem mint, Selecus and Pieria (Syria), 246 AD. Obv. ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟY ϹΕΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ / MON VRB. Eagle standing facing, head left and wings open, holding wreath in beak; S-C flanking. RPC online VIII, unassigned, ID 29000; Prieur 304; McAlee 899. BI. 13.86 g. 28 mm. Superb example with enchanting tone. Virtually as struck. Good EF.
Lot # 631
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Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 244-249. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG SC. Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath. RIC IV 191. AE. 17.3 g. 31 mm. Superb example with bold portrait. Lovely green patina with reddish spots. Minor smoothing. About EF.
Lot # 630
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Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 245 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ADVENTVS AVGG SC. Philip on horseback riding left, raising hand and holding sceptre. RIC IV 165 corr. (horse left, not right). AE. 17.87 g. 30 mm. R. Seldom offered reverse type. Choice example with mesmerizing brown patina and blueish deposits. Rare as such. EF.
Lot # 629
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Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 248 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. MILIARIVM SAECVLVM S C. Low column inscribed COS III. RIC IV 157A. AE. 20.66 g. 31 mm. Untouched green patina with few deposits. Minor metal flaw on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 628
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Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus, Antioch mint, 247 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P IIII COS II PP. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 4; C. 136. AR. 4.4 g. 22.5 mm. Brilliant, virtually as struck. About FDC.
Results from 20201 to 20250 of 32605