Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 686 - Aelia Pulcheria, sister of Theodosius II and wife of Marcian (414-453). AV Tremissis. Constantinople mint, c. 439 AD. Obv. AEL PVLCHERIA AVG. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, wearing necklace and earrings, hair elaborately weaved with long plait up the back of head and tucked under diadem. Rev. Cross within wreath; below CONOB*. RIC X 280; Depeyrot 72/4. AV. 1.49 g. 15.00 mm. RRR. Very rare and superb; brilliant surfaces with delicate warm tone; faint graffito on obverse. EF. Ex Papillon Numismatics 6, 2021, 383. Aelia Pulcheria, the daughter, sister and wife to three different East Roman emperors, played a critical role in maintaining the stability of the Eastern Roman regime, during the tumultuous early to mid-fifth century AD. Born circa AD 398 to Arcadius and Aelia Eudoxia, she had a far more dominating personality than her timid younger brother, Theodosius II. When Arcadius died in AD 408 and Theodosius ascended the throne, at the age of seven, Pulcheria took upon herself the role of her brother's protector. In AD 414, she came of age and the Senate declared her Augusta, or Empress, whereupon she took over the regency herself. She declared her intent to remain a virgin (possibly to avoid a political marriage), and took her brother's education into her own hands, seeing to it he learned how to look, act, and perform rituals like an emperor; however he lacked backbone, which she had to provide to keep the Theodosian regime in undisputed power. Under her guidance, the Eastern Roman Empire successfully intervened in the West and installed her nephew, Valentinian III, on the throne (AD 424-425), while to the East, a brief war against Persia was successfully prosecuted (AD 421). When Theodosius was killed in a riding accident, in AD 450, Pulcheria briefly ruled as sole empress before bowing to demands that she marry and thus chose a suitable man to rule as Augustus. She wisely chose the lowborn but capable Marcian, who proved to be the strong, even-handed ruler the Empire needed. The year following her marriage, Pulcheria was instrumental in summoning the Fourth Ecumenical Council at Chalcedon, which established the basic principles of teaching the Eastern Orthodox Church. Pulcheria died in AD 453, having kept her vows of virginity and defense of her Imperial dynasty for a half-century and left all of her possessions to the poor. (Heritage 3039, 2021, 31146 note).

Lot # 685 - Theodosius II (402-450). AV Solidus, Costantinople mint, c. 430-440 AD. Obv. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX Γ. Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre. In right field, star. In exergue: CONOB. RIC X 257. AV. 4.51 g. 20.50 mm. Scarce. Virtually as struck. About FDC.

Lot # 684 - Theodosius II (408-450). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, c. 425-429 AD. Obv. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVF. Helmeted three-quarter bust facing, diademed, draped and cuirassed, holding spear and shield (horseman rides down enemy). Rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAE Δ. Theodosius and Valentinian nimbate enthroned facing both in consular robes, holding mappa and cruciform sceptre; above and between them, star. RIC X 237. AV. 4.50 g. 22.00 mm. Superb example, brilliant and lightly toned. Enchanting portrait, with fresh and detailed reliefs. EF.

Lot # 683 - Theodosius II (402-450). AV Solidus, 422-423 AD, Constantinople mint. Obv. DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG. Three quarter facing bust, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed, holding spear and shield. Rev. VOT XX MVLT XXX H. Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 219; Depeyrot 75/1. AV. 4.47 g. 22.20 mm. Scarce. Brilliant and superb. Sharply struck from detailed dies. Struck on broad flan. Metal flaw on obverse. EF.

Lot # 682 - Basiliscus and Marcus (475-476). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, second period. Obv. D N bASILISCI ET MARC P AVC. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing an enemy below. Rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAE. Basiliscus and Marcus seated facing on double throne, each nimbate, each holding mappa and globus; in field between, star above cross; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 1021; Depeyrot. AV. 4.06 g. 21.00 mm. RRR. Very rare and choice example. Nice light warm tone over brilliant surfaces; minor red deposit; faint graffito on reverse. Good EF.

Lot # 681 - Honorius (393-423). AV Tremissis. Ravenna mint, 402-3, 405-6 AD. Obv. DN HONORIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and cross on globe; R-V in field; COM in exergue. RIC X 1289 (R2); Ranieri 30 (R2). AV. 1.36 g. 12.40 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Good VF.

Lot # 680 - Aelia Eudoxia, wife of Arcadius (Augusta 400-404 AD). AE 19 mm. Constantinople mint, 402-403 AD. Obv. AEL EVDOXIA AVG. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, being crowned by manus Dei. Rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAE. Victory seated right on cuirass, supporting shield inscribed with a Christogram; in exergue, [...]. RIC X 101. AE. 2.50 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. A lovely delicate portrait, choice for issue. Dark green brown patina, earthy deposits. About EF/Good VF.

Lot # 679 - Arcadius (383-408). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck AD 395-402. Obv. D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG. Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGG Z. Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 7; Depeyrot 55/1. AV. 4.40 g. 20.50 mm. Superb example struck from fresh dies. Interesting traces of silver straws on the surface. EF/Good VF.

Lot # 678 - Aelia Flaccilla, first wife of Theodosius I (died 386 AD). AE 25 mm, Heraclea mint. Obv. AEL FLAC-CILLA AVG. Draped and mantled bust right. Rev. SALVS REIPVBLICAE. Empress or Salus standing facing, head right, with arms folded over breast; star to left, cross to right; in exergue, •SMHA. RIC IX 25; C. 6. AE. 4.61 g. 25.30 mm. Scarce. Choice example of this scarce issue. Lovely chocolate patina. Minor cleaning marks. EF. Ex Nomisma 45, 2012, 286.

Lot # 677 - Theodosius I (379-395). AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 378-383. Obv. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTOR-IA AVGG. Two emperors enthroned facing, holding a globe between them; Victory facing above throne with wings spread; palm frond between; in exergue, TROBC. RIC IX 50; C. 37. AV. 4.46 g. 21.30 mm. Scarce. Superb example, sharply struck from detailed dies. Light scratches on obverse. About EF/EF.

Lot # 676 - Valentinian II (375-392). AV Solidus, Treveri mint, 375-378 AD. Obv. DN VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG. Two emperors seated facing, together holding globe; behind and between them below, a palm branch; in exergue, TROBS. RIC IX 39e; C. 36. AV. 4.46 g. 20.00 mm. Choice example, struck from well detailed dies. Lighly toned. EF.

Lot # 675 - Valentinian II (375-392). AV Solidus, Mediolanum mint, 378-383 AD. Obv. DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTOR-IA AVGG. The two emperors, nimbate, seated facing holding globe; above, Victory with spread wings; below, palm branch; in exergue, COM. RIC IX 5e var. (emperor on the right smaller); C. 37; Depeyrot 5/2. AV. 4.43 g. 21.20 mm. R. Interesting variety of an already rare issue. Brilliant and superb example, virtually as struck. About FDC.

Lot # 674 - Valens (364-378). AR Siliqua, Rome mint. Obv. D N VALENS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VOT / V / MVLT / X in four lines, within wreath; below, RB. RIC IX 10d; RSC 91†d. AR. 2.07 g. 18.70 mm. Choice, with delicate tone. Good VF.

Lot # 673 - Julian II (360-363). AR Siliqua. Decennalia issue. Arelate (Arles) mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 362-363. Obv. DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VOT/ X/ MVLT/ XX in four lines within wreath, eagle in medallion at top of wreath; in exergue, SCONST. RIC VIII 309. AR. 1.95 g. 17.20 mm. Bold portrait, lovely dark tone. Reverse struck from worn die. EF/About EF.

Lot # 672 - Decentius (351-353). AE 21 mm, Lugdunum mint. Obv. D N DECENTIUS NOB CAES. Bare-headed and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE. Two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT V MVLT X in four lines; */SV below, RSL[G] in exergue. RIC VIII 133. AE. 4.94 g. 20.90 mm. A choice example with lovely dark patina. Good EF.

Lot # 671 - Constantius II (337-361). AR Heavy Miliarense, Constantinople mint, 355-361 AD. Obv. DN CONSTAN-TIVS MAX AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust riht. Rev. CONSTANTIVS AVG. Four standards; C•A in exergue. RIC VII 131; C. 9. AR. 5.04 g. 24.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and superb example. Bold portrait and light patina. Rough surface on reverse, cleaning marks, light scratches on obverse, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 670 - Constans (337-350). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 337-340 AD. Obv. DN CONSTA-NS P F AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. VICTORIA CO-STANTIS AVG. Victoria standing left, holding wreath and palm branch; in exergue, CONS. Cf. RIC VIII 2 and 7; Depeyrot -. AV. 4.33 g. 21.50 mm. RRRR. Apparently unlisted variety of an already extremely rare issue. Superb example, of great charm. Minor nicks. EF.

Lot # 669 - Constantine I (307-337). Commemorative series. AE Follis, Treveri mint. Obv. CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. Helmeted and laureate bust of Constantinopolis, wearing imperial cloack and holding reversed spear. Rev. Victory standing left on prow with spear and shield; in exergue, TRP. RIC VII 523. AE. 2.31 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example. Lovely leather patina. About EF.

Lot # 668 - Constantine I (307-337). Commemorative series. AE Follis, Rome mint. Obv. RO-MA. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Roma right. Rev. P-R. Emperor, helmeted, in military dress, standing facing, head to right, holding spear and resting on shield. RIC VIII 104. AE. 1.83 g. 15.70 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example with intact dark patina. EF/Good EF.

Lot # 667 - Divus Romulus (died 309 AD). AE Half Follis, Ostia mint. Obv. DIVO ROMV-LO N V BIS C. Bare head right. Rev. [AETERN]AE [M]EMO[RIAE]. Domed shrine with right door ajar; above, eagle standing right, head left; in exergue, MOST[-]. RIC VI 58. AE. 2.34 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Lovely deep green patina. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 666 - Divus Constantius I (305-306). AE Follis, struck under Constantine I, Treveri mint, 307-308 AD. 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 789. AE. 7.90 g. 28.00 mm. Lovely chocolate patina with minor green deposits. EF.

Lot # 665 - Constantius I Chlorus as Caesar (293-305 AD). AE Follis, 301 AD. Siscia mint. Obv. CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Laureate head right. Rev. SACRA MONETA AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR. Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae; in fields, star-A; in exergue, SIS. RIC VI 135a. AE. 10.28 g. 29.00 mm. Superb example with lovely dark brown patina. Virtually as struck. Minor roughnesses, otherwise. about FDC. Ex Gorny & Mosch, 284, 2022, 1012.

Lot # 664 - Constantius I Chlorus as Caesar (293-305). AR Argenteus, Treveri mint, c. 300-301 AD. Obv. CONSTA-NTIVS N C. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS MILITVM. Four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets; club in exergue. RIC VI 124a (R4). AR. 3.51 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. Light scratches on obverse. Good VF.

Lot # 663 - Maximian (286-310 AD). AV Aureus. Antioch mint, c. 290-293 AD. Obv. MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. CONSVL III P P PROCOS. Maximianus, in consular robes, standing left, holding globe. RIC V 609 ; C. 78; Depeyrot 11/6; Calicò 4621. AV. 5.43 g. 20.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and superb. Outstanding portrait, lightly toned. Few minor nicks, otherwise. good EF.

Lot # 662 - Carausius (287-293). BI Antoninianus. Obv. IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PA-X AVG. Pax standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre; in the fields; S-C. RIC V 476. BI. 3.70 g. 24.60 mm. Choice example with brown patina. Light roughness on reverse, otherwise. about EF.

Lot # 661 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Follis, Heraclea mint. Obv. IMP CC VAL DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius, standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. In exergue, HTB. RIC VI 19a. AE. 11.45 g. 27.50 mm. Superb example, almost fully silvered. Virtually as struck. About FDC.

Lot # 660 - Diocletian (284-305). AR Argenteus, 294 AD. Rome mint. Obv. DIOCLETIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. VIRTVS MILITVM. The four princes sacrificing over tripod before gate in six-turreted enclosure. RIC VI 27a; RSC 516e. AR. 3.27 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare and choice, lightly toned. Good VF.

Lot # 659 - Carus (282-283). BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint, posthumous issue. Obv. DIVO CARO PIO. Radiate head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Eagle, standing left, head right; in exergue, II. RIC V 29; C. 18. BI. 3.41 g. 21.00 mm. Superb example, almost uncirculated. Traces of silvering. About FDC.

Lot # 658 - Carus (282-283). BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint. Obv. IMP C M AVR CARVS AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PAX AVGG. Pax standing left, holding branch and sceptre; in left field, B. RIC V 13; C. 49. BI. 3.85 g. 22.00 mm. Scarce. Bold portrait. Superb example, toned. About FDC.

Lot # 657 - Probus (276-282). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 276-282. Obv. PROBVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IOVI CON-S PROB AVG. Jupiter, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; in exergue, R thunderbolt B. RIC V 175; C. 305. AR. 5.09 g. 23.00 mm. Superb, with enchanting dark tone. Virtually as struck. Good EF.

Lot # 656 - Probus (276-282). BI Denarius, 276-282. Obv. IMP PROBVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FIDES MILITVM / R-thunderbolt-E. Fides standing left; holding ensign in each hand. Cf. RIC V 169-170 (Antoninianus; different obv. legend). AR. 2.37 g. 20.50 mm. RR. Rough surfaces. This intriguing Denarius (?) of Probus presents a fascinating numismatic anomaly. While the radiate depiction of the emperor suggests that it should be classified as an Antoninianus, its weight of 2.37 grams aligns more closely with that of a Denarius. This discrepancy in weight and denomination adds a layer of complexity to the coin's classification and raises questions about its minting process and intended use. About VF.

Lot # 655 - Probus (276-282). AE Antoninianus, Rome mint. Obv. IMP PRO-BVS AVG. Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. Rev. ADVEN-TVS AVG. Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive. In exergue, R*s. RIC V 157. AE. 3.89 g. 22.50 mm. Superb example, almost fully silvered. Virtually as struck. About FDC.

Lot # 654 - Florian (276 AD). Ae As, Rome mint. Obv. IMP C MANN FLORIANVS AVG. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. [P]AX AETERNA. Pax running left, holding olive branch and sceptre. RIC V 51; C. 48. BI. 6.01 g. 26.00 mm. RR. Very rare issue, seldom offered. Enchanting green patina. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 653 - Tacitus (275-276). BI Antoninianus, Rome mint, 276 AD. Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate head right, wearing aegis. Rev. FIDES MILITVM. Fides standing facing, head left, holding signum in each hand; in exergue, XXIs. RIC V 87 var. (with aegis); C. 45. BI. 4.33 g. 23.00 mm. RR. Choice example with good details. Very rare variety with aegis, missing in the standard references. Good EF/EF.

Lot # 652 - Severina, wife of Aurelian (270-275). AE Denarius. Rome mint, 275 AD. Obv. SEVERINA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. VENVS FELIX. Venus, draped, standing left, holding seated figure (Cupid?) and sceptre. In exergue, E. RIC V 6; C. 14. AR. 2.48 g. 19.00 mm. Choice example with traces of silvering. Minor green deposits. EF.

Lot # 651 - Aurelian and his wife Severina. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 275 AD. Obv. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SEVER[INA] AVG. Diademed and draped bust of Severina to right, resting on crescent. RIC V 1; C. 1; Gnecchi Medaglioni III, 65 and pl. 156, 12.. AE. 10.50 g. 30.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. Lovely green patina. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 650 - Aurelian (270-275). AE Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICT-ORI-A AVG. Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm; at foot, captive; in exergue, B. RIC V 73; C. 257. AE. 2.77 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Choice example with enchanting green patina. Good EF.

Lot # 649 - Aurelian (270-275). AV Aureus, Rome or Siscia mint. Obv. [I]MP C L DOM [AVRELIANVS] PF AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS AVG. Mars advancing right holding spear and trophy, At his feet, captive seated on ground. RIC V 15 and 182; C. 269. AV. 4.03 g. 21.20 mm. R. Rare and choice, bold portrait. Cutted flan, common for this issue. Good VF.

Lot # 648 - Tetricus I (270-273). BI Antoninianus, Southern Gallic mint. Obv. IMP TETRICVS P F AVG. Radiateand cuirassed bust right. Rev. SALVS AVGG. Salus standing left, feeding serpent rising from altar, holding anchor. RIC V 127; C. 152. BI. 5.08 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare as such. Very heavy example with bold portrait. Good EF.

Lot # 647 - Marius (269 AD). AE Antoninianus, Cologne mint. Obv. [IM]P 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; C. 13. AE. 2.98 g. 19.00 mm. R. Superb example. Nicely toned with traces of silvering. EF.

Lot # 646 - Laelianus (268 d.C.). BI Antoninianus. Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 2nd emission. Obv. IMP C LAELIANVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTO-RI-A AVG. Victory advancing right, holding palm frond and wreath. RIC IV 9; C. 4. BI. 2.91 g. 20.30 mm. R. Rare and choice example with untouched patina. Good VF.

Lot # 645 - Postumus (259-268). AE Sestertius, Lugdunum mint, 260-269. Obv. IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LAETITIA AVG. Galley right, with four rowers and steersmen. RIC V 143. AE. 15.47 g. 30.00 mm. Choice example with fascinating green patina. Good VF. Privately purchased by Kunker.

Lot # 644 - Postumus (259-268). AE Antoninianus, Treveri mint. Obv. IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LAETITIA AVG (in exergue). Galley left; hortator at stern. RIC V 73; C. 167. AE. 3.94 g. 22.50 mm. Lovely brown patina. Bold portrait, virtually as struck. About FDC.

Lot # 643 - Gallienus (253-268). AV Binio, Rome mint, third officina, c. 260/1-262 AD. Obv. GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate head right. Rev. AETERNITAS AVG. Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding globe; in left field, Γ. RIC IV -; cf. MIR 36, 576a (Antoninianus); Calicó –; Biaggi –. AV. 4.34 g. 23.00 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, one of the very few specimens known, apparently the only with the officina letter on reverse. Coin with a long time pedigree. Struck on broad flan, superb and lightly toned. Holed in antiquity and professionally restored. Light scratches and metal flaw. About EF/Good VF. Ex Gilhofer & Ranschburg, Wien, 22 Mai 1935 lot 2928, Franz Trau Collection.

Lot # 642 - Gallienus (253-268). AE Medallion, Rome mint. 8th issue, c. 263-264/5 AD. Obv. GALLIENUM AVG PR. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, seen from behind, holding shield in left hand and spear in right. Rev. OB CONSERVATIONEM SALVTIS. Salus standing facing, head lowered right, feeding serpent held in both arms. RIC V 144 var. (obverse legend); C. 673; Gnecchi 23 and pl. 27, 3 (same dies); MIR 36, 563a. AE. 10.83 g. 26.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice, very few specimens known. Slightly crystallized. Good VF.

Lot # 641 - Valerian I (253-260). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. [IMP] C P LIC VALERI[ANVS P F] AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LIBERALITAS [AVGG II (or III)] S-C. Liberalitas standing left, holding tessera and double cornucopiae. RIC V 166 or 168; C. 117 or 122. AE. 15.18 g. 28.00 mm. R. Rare and fascinating example with square flan. Lovely brown patina. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 640 - Aemilian (253 AD.). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP CAES AEMILIANVS [PF AVG]. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. [VIRTVS A]VG, S-C. Virtus standing left, holding branch and spear. RIC IV 53; C. 62. AE. 14.10 g. 28.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Leather patina. Smoothed. About VF/Good F. Ex Asta del Titano 35, 2010, 233.

Lot # 639 - Volusian (251-253). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 251-253. Obv. IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. RIC IV 251A. AE. 20.00 g. 31.00 mm. Bold portrait. Struck from detailed dies. EF. Ex Christie's 1988.

Lot # 638 - Hostilian as Caesar (251 AD). AE Dupondius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP CAE C VAL HOS MES QVIN[TVS A]VG. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG, S-C. Providentia standing left, holding globe and transverse sceptre. Cf. RIC IV 221b (As); C. -. AE. 10.93 g. 26.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Apparently unlisted in the standard references, none in acsearch and coinarchives. Lovely deep green patina. Corrosion spots. Good VF.

Lot # 637 - Trajan Decius (249-251). BI Tetradrachm. Antioch mint, Seleucis and Piera. Obv. AYT K Γ MЄ KY ΔЄKIOC TPAIANOC CЄB. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ΔHMAPX ЄΞOYCIAC. Eagle standing left on palm branch, holding wreath, wings open; below, in exergue, S C. RPC online 1618; Prieur 520; McAlee 1116h. BI. 12.10 g. 26.50 mm. Choice example with light tone. About EF.