Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 540 - Tacitus (275-276). BI Antoninianus, Rome mint, 276 AD. Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust left. Rev. FIDES MILITVM. Fides standing facing, head left, holding signum in each hand; in exergue, XXIS. RIC V 87 var. (bust); C. 45 var. (bust). BI. 4.63 g. 22.2 mm. RR. Very rare variety, apparently unlisted in the standard references. Nicely toned, with traces of silvering. EF.

Lot # 539 - Tacitus (275-276). BI Antoninianus. Lugdunum mint, 275 AD. Obv. IMP C CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PROVID DEOR. Providentia standing left, holding cornucopiae and baton; globe at feet. RIC V 49; C. 86. BI. 4.51 g. 21.5 mm. Superb example with dark brown patina. Choice for the type. About FDC.

Lot # 538 - Severina, wife of Aurelian (270-275). AE Antoninianus, Siscia mint, 270-275 AD. Obv. SEVERINAE AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent. Rev. CONCORDIAE MILITVM. Concordia, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand; V to right; XXI in exergue. RIC V Severina 13; RIC V online 2436. AE. 3.27 g. 24 mm. Choice example. EF.

Lot # 537 - Severina, wife of Aurelian (270-275 AD). AE As, Rome mint. Obv. SEVERINA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. IVNO REGINA. Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre; peacock at feet to left; in exergue, S. RIC V 7; C. 9. AE. 7.63 g. 25.5 mm. R. Rare and choice. Enchanting green patina with darker hues. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 536 - Aurelian (270-275). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 275 AD. Obv. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right. Rev. SEVERINA AVG. Draped bust of Severina right, set on crescent. RIC V 2; RIC V online 1868. AE. 15.15 g. 28 mm. R. Very rare double-portrait issue. This is the only Dupondius struck by Aurelian with just two portraits. Well centered, with nice green patina. VF.

Lot # 535 - Marius (269 AD). AE Antoninianus, Treveri mint, c. Spring 269 AD. Obv. IMP C MARIVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SAEC FELICITAS. Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC V 10; RIC V.4 485. AE. 2.81 g. 18.5 mm. R. About EF. Ex Sternberg list 5, 1993.

Lot # 534 - Marius (269 AD). BI Antoninianus, Treveri mint, c. Spring 269 AD. Obv. IMP C MARIVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CONCORD MILIT. Clasped right hands. RIC V 6; RIC V.4 483. BI. 3.21 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare. Dark tone. About EF.

Lot # 533 - Postumus (259-268). BI Antoninianus, Cologne mint. Obv. IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PAX AVG. Pax standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre. RIC V 318; C. 215. BI. 3.25 g. 21 mm. Sharply struck from fresh dies. Virtually as struck. Good EF.

Lot # 532 - Quietus (260-261). BI Antoninianus, Antioch mint. Obv. IMP C FVL QVIETVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SOL INVICTO. Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe. RIC V 10; C. 12. BI. 4.01 g. 22.5 mm. RR. Rare and very attractive. Broad flan, prettily toned. Area of weak strike. Good VF.

Lot # 531 - Macrianus, Usurper (260-261). BI Antoninianus, Samosata mint. Obv. IMP C FVL MACRIANVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI. Jupiter seated left, holding patera and sceptre; eagle at feet, star to upper left. RIC V 9; C. 8 (Fr.30). BI. 4.23 g. 22.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Excellent metal for issue and large flan. A brilliant example, lightly toned. Good VF/VF. The capture of Emperor Valerian I by the Sasanian king Shapur I in the spring or summer of 260 plunged the Roman East into chaos. This unprecedented event not only humiliated the empire but also prompted Shapur to invade Syria, sacking Antioch more thoroughly than during Uranius Antoninus' revolt seven years earlier. While Valerian’s son, Gallienus, remained the legitimate emperor, he was preoccupied with crises in Europe, leading to the uprising of Macrianus and Quietus as a desperate response to dire circumstances. In September, the eastern legions revolted in Antioch, seeking leadership from the praetorian prefect Callistus (nicknamed Ballista) and quartermaster-general Macrianus Senior. Neither man claimed the imperial title, but they nominated Macrianus' two sons, Macrianus and Quietus, as candidates for emperor. The rebellion gained support throughout the Eastern provinces and Egypt due to Macrianus Senior's control of Valerian’s treasury and Callistus's victory over the Persians. About six months later, Gallienus dispatched commanders to suppress the uprising, leading to a split in rebel forces. Callistus and Quietus remained in the East, while Macrianus and his son marched westward to confront Gallienus. In spring 261, the Macriani were defeated in Illyricum by Gallienus’ commander, either Aureolus or Domitianus. In the East, Callistus and Quietus held out for eight months, only to be betrayed and killed in Emesa during a siege by Odaenathus, king of Palmyra and Gallienus’ vice-regent in Asia Minor.

Lot # 530 - Saloninus as Caesar (255-259). AE As, 257-258. Obv. LIC COR SAL VALERIANVS N CAES. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev. [PR]INCIPI IVVENTVTIS SC. Saloninus standing left, holding globe and sceptre, captive at feet. RIC IV 34; C. 90. AE. 9.1 g. 23 mm. R. Rare denomination. Good example with solid dark patina and green hues. Gently smoothed, otherwise. good VF.

Lot # 529 - Salonina, wife of Gallienus (died 268 AD). AE As, Rome mint, 255-256 AD. Obv. CORNELIA SALONINA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. IVNO REGINA SC. Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC V 53; C. 63. AE. 9.23 g. 24 mm. Good example with lovely green patina. Large flan and almost complete. Rare as such. VF.

Lot # 528 - Gallienus (253-268). AE Quinarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP GALLIENVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTV-S- AVG. Emperor standing left, holding globe and spear. RIC V 380 var; C. 1260 var. AE. 1.91 g. 15 mm. RR. Apparently unlisted variety of this rare issue. VF.

Lot # 527 - Gallienus (253-268). BI Denarius. Rome mint. Obv. IMP GALLIENVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. VBERITAS AVG. Uberitas standing left, holding purse and cornucopiae. RIC V 358; MIR 664t. BI. 2.2 g. 19 mm. VF.

Lot # 526 - Gallienus (253-268). BI Denarius. Rome mint. Obv. IMP GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate head right. Rev. SECVRIT PERPET. Securitas standing left, holding sceptre and leaning on column. RIC V 355; MIR 670t. BI. 1.78 g. 18.5 mm. Green patina. Choice example. Good VF.

Lot # 525 - Gallienus (253-268). Joint reign. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 255-6 AD. Obv. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FELICITAS AVGG / S - C. Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC V 211. AE. 22.28 g. 32 mm. Appealing example. Dark green patina. Good VF.

Lot # 524 - Gallienus (253-268). AE Double Sestertius, Rome mint, 268 AD. Obv. GENIVS S P R. Radiate head of Gallienus as Genius right. Rev. Large SC within wreath; above, INT; below, VRB. RIC V 2 (Interregnum); MIR 702h. AE. 21.56 g. 31 mm. RR. Very rare. Gently smoothed. VF. The reassignment of this peculiar issue to the end of the reign of Gallienus as opposed to the traditional placement during the interregnum between the death of Aurelian and the elevation of Tacitus has been convincingly argued by David Yonge. He bases his determination on flan manufacture, portrait style, and a comparative analysis of mid-third century Roman monetary denominations, and suggests that this issue was probably a commemorative issue in anticipation of Gallienus' entry into Rome after his victories over the Herulians and Goths at Naissus.

Lot # 523 - Trebonianus Gallus (251-253). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 251-252 AD. Obv. IMP CAES C VIBIVS TR[EBONI]ANVS [GALLVS AVG]. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. [IV]NONI M[ART]IALI SC. Distyle temple with round dome and three steps; within, Juno seated front: at her side, peacock. RIC IV 110a; C. 50. AE. 15.58 g. 30.5 mm. R. Rare and choice example with a superb portrait. Usual irregular flan. Lovely green patina. EF/About EF.

Lot # 522 - Trajan Decius (249-251). AE Double sestertius, Rome mint, 249-251 AD. 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. Gently cleaned. Good EF. Ex Tauler & Fau 10, 2018, 146.

Lot # 521 - 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. 19.75 g. 29 mm. Dark tone with chocolate brown traces. Good VF.

Lot # 520 - Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, struck under Philip I. 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 (Philip I) 208a; C. 46. AE. 19.19 g. 30.2 mm. Choice example with bold portrait. Leather brown glossy patina. EF.

Lot # 519 - Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus. Ludi Saeculares issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome, 248 AD. Obv. OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG. Hippopotamus standing right; IIII in exergue. RIC IV (Philip I) 116b; C. 63. AR. 4.38 g. 24 mm. Well centred and struck on a broad flan. Pleasant tone. Good EF/EF.

Lot # 518 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, 244 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LAET FVNDATA / S - C. Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and rudder set on globe. RIC IV 175a. AE. 15.3 g. 30 mm. Untouched light green patina. Hairline flan crack. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 517 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 248 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG SC. She wolf standing left, suckling twins. RIC IV 159; Banti 46. AE. 19.49 g. 29.5 mm. Lovely bright green patina with red highlights. Broad flan and almost complete. About EF.

Lot # 516 - Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 249 AD. Obv. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FELI/CITAS/IMPP within wreath. RIC IV 60; C. 39. AR. 4.85 g. 22 mm. Brilliant and superb, rare as such. Virtually as struck. About FDC/FDC.

Lot # 515 - Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint. Obv. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. AETERNITAS AVGG. Elephant, guided by driver with goad and wand, walking left. RIC IV 58; C. 17. AR. 4.41 g. 21.5 mm. Lovely light toning. EF.

Lot # 514 - Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 248 AD. Obv. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG. She-wolf, standing left, suckling the twins. RIC IV 15. AR. 3.5 g. 22.5 mm. Superb example, sharply struck from fresh dies. Nicely toned. Good EF/About FDC.

Lot # 513 - Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus. Ludi Saeculares issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome, 248 AD. Obv. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG. Lion walking right; I in exergue. RIC IV 12; C. 173. AR. 4.24 g. 24 mm. Superb example with pleasant cabinet tone. EF.

Lot # 512 - Gordian III (238-244). AE As, 243-4 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FELIX AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left. Rev. SECVRIT PERPET / S - C. Securitas standing left, legs crossed, holding sceptre and leaning on column. RIC IV 335c. AE. 9.35 g. 27.2 mm. R. Very attractive and unusual portrait. Rare issue with heroic bust left. Good VF.

Lot # 511 - Gordian III (238-244). AE As, Rome mint, 240 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS AGVSTI / S C. Gordian, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding spear and crowned by Victory, who stands behind him, holding palm; before, Virtus standing right, holding branch; standards in background. RIC IV 326. AE. 13.45 g. 17 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and seldom offered type, with an original reverse type. Good VF.

Lot # 510 - Gordian III (238-244). AE As, Rome mint, c. 241-244 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C. Hercules, nude, standing right, resting right hand on hip and resting left hand on club set on rock; beside club, lion-skin. RIC IV 309. AE. 10.66 g. 25 mm. R. Rare denomination. Choice example with detailed portrait. Uneven light green patina. Hairline flan crack. About EF.

Lot # 509 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP GORDIANS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LAETITIA AVG N SC. Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor. RIC IV 300a; C. 122. AE. 18.77 g. 30 mm. An outstanding example. Wonderful portrait and superb bright tan patina. From a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 508 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 240 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS AVG S C. Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; against right side, shield resting. RIC IV 293A; C. 390. AE. 20.42 g. 30.5 mm. Superb example, with fascinating pale green patina. Detailed portrait. Good EF.

Lot # 507 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Denarius, special issue for marriage of Gordian III and Tranquillina, summer 241 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRITAS PVBLICA. Securitas seated left, holding sceptre and propping head on left hand. RIC IV 130; C. 340. AR. 3.05 g. 21 mm. R. Rare and in exceptional state of preservation, virtually as struck. FDC.

Lot # 506 - Gordian III (238-244). AV Aureus, Rome mint, July 238-July 239 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI. Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; in left field, the emperor standing left, holding globe. RIC IV 8; C. 104; Calicó 3199. AV. 4.88 g. 20.5 mm. Scarce. Brilliant and superb example. Large flan and bright fields. About FDC/FDC.

Lot # 505 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 238 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FIDES MILITVM. Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding vertical standard in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. RIC IV 1; RSC 86. AR. 4.68 g. 24 mm. Bold portrait, lightly toned. About EF.

Lot # 504 - Pupienus (238 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM SC. Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 14; Banti 3. AE. 19.98 g. 30 mm. R. Delicate green patina on bronze surfaces. Good VF.

Lot # 503 - Balbinus (238 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, c. 238 AD. Obv. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG SC. Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae. RIC IV 22; Banti 1. AE. 20.88 g. 31 mm. Scarce. Emerald green patina. Bold portrait. Good VF.

Lot # 502 - Balbinus (238 AD). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint. Obv. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG. Clasped hands. RIC IV 10; C. 3. AR. 4.84 g. 22.5 mm. A superb example, with a deeply sensitive portrait. Lightly toned, with golden highights. Good EF.

Lot # 501 - Maximus (235-238). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 236-237 AD. Obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM. Bareheaded and draped bust right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C. Maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and transverse spear in left hand; behind him, two standards. RIC IV 13; Banti 6. AE. 19.64 g. 31 mm. Attractive cuprite red patina with green highlights. Centred and complete. EF.

Lot # 500 - Maximinus I (235-238). AE Sestertius. Rome mint, 236-238. Obv. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FIDES MILITVM S C. Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding military standard in each hand. RIC IV 78. AE. 21.57 g. 31.5 mm. Round and complete example. Attractive green patina, well centered and struck. About EF.

Lot # 499 - Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander (died 235 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 222-235 AD. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLIC[A] S C. Felicitas, draped and seated left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV (Sev. Alex.) 679; C. 26. AE. 22.97 g. 31 mm. Lovely brown patina with green hues. About EF. Purchased form of Kunst und Munzen A.G. (with tag).

Lot # 498 - Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander (died 225 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Severus Alexander, 226 AD. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane. Rev. VESTA. Vesta, veiled, standing left, holding palladium and sceptre. RIC IV (Sev. Alex.) 360; C. 81. AR. 2.74 g. 19 mm. Superb example, lightly toned with underlying luster. Virtually as struck. About FDC.

Lot # 497 - Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander (died 235 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Severus Alexander, 228 AD. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA. Felicitas standing left, legs crossed, holding caduceus and leaning on column. RIC IV 335 (Sev. Alex.); RSC 17. AR. 3.22 g. 21 mm. About FDC. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 64, 17 May 2012, lot 1234.

Lot # 496 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 231-235 AD. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Radiate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder,. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG, S C. Providentia standing facing, head left, holding two corn-ears over modius and cornucopiae. RIC IV 643; C. 506. AE. 13.27 g. 25.5 mm. R. Rare denomination. A superb example of fine style; round and complete. Enchanting portrait and untouched dark grey patina. EF/About EF.

Lot # 495 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 233 AD. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped bust right. Rev. P M TR P XII COS III P P S C. Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand. RIC IV 535c. AE. 18.85 g. 30 mm. Superb example with an impressive portrait. Untouched green patina. Good EF/EF. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 52, 2009, 1164.

Lot # 494 - Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius, AD 232. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. IOVI PROPVGNATORI. Jupiter in fighting stance left, head right, hurling thunderbolt and holding eagle. RIC IV 239; C. 84. AR. 3.27 g. 20 mm. Superb example, lightly toned with underlying luster. Virtually as struck. About FDC.

Lot # 493 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 230 AD. Obv. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI. Victory standing right, foot on helmet, inscribing VOT/ X in two lines on shield set on knee. RIC IV 219; RSC 566a. AR. 3.2 g. 20 mm. Choice specimen with delicate patina. Hairline flan-cracks. EF.

Lot # 492 - Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius, 231 AD. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P X COS III PP. Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe. RIC IV 109. AR. 3.03 g. 20 mm. Brilliant and nicely toned, with lovely iridescent hues. Good EF/EF. Ex Kunker 89-91, 2004, 2446.

Lot # 491 - Julia Maesa (died 225 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 218-222. Obv. IVLIA MAESA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right, hair waved and turned up low at the back. Rev. PVDICITIA S C. Pudicitia, draped, seated left, drawing veil over face with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand. RIC IV Elagabalus 420. AE. 23.06 g. 33 mm. R. Rare and seldom offered, among the finest known. Impressive bold portrait. Minor traces of smoothing on reverse. Green and cuprite red patina. Good EF/EF.