Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 726 - Delmatius (Caesar, 335-337). AE Follis, Alexandria mint. Obv. FL DELMATIVS NOB C. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLORIA EXERCITVS. Two soldiers, each holding spear and resting on shield, standing facing on either side of standard; in exergue, SMALA. RIC VII 69 (R4). AE. 1.87 g. 16.50 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Lovely dark patina. Good EF.
Lot # 725 - Crispus as Caesar (317-326). AE 18 mm, Trier mint, 321 AD. Obv. IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. Laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm. Rev. BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS. Globe on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX; above, three stars. RIC VII Treveri 321. AE. 2.63 g. 18.00 mm. About EF.
Lot # 724 - Helena, mother of Constantine I (Augusta 324-330). AE 15 mm, Constantinople mint, 337-340. Obv. Bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. Pax standing left, holding branch and sceptre. RIC VIII 33. AE. 1.42 g. 15.00 mm. About EF.
Lot # 723 - Helena, mother of Constantine I (Augusta 324-330). AE 19 mm, Antioch mint, 327-329. Obv. FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. Bust right, wearing necklace and mantle. Rev. SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE. Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand. RIC VII Antioch 82. AE. 3.25 g. 19.00 mm. Dark olive green patina. VF.
Lot # 722 - Fausta, wife of Constantine I (324-326). AE Follis, Thessalonica mint. Obv. FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. SALVSREI PVBLICAE. Empress or Salus standing facing, head left, holding two children in her arms; SMTSB in exergue. RIC VII 161. AE. 3.44 g. 19.50 mm. Expressive portrait. Nice dark green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 721 - Constantine I (307-337). AE Follis. Obv. IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG. Laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear. Rev. VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Two Victories standing facing one another, holding shield inscribed VOT/PR on altar. AE. 3.12 g. 19.00 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 720 - Constantine I (307-337). AE Follis, Antioch mint, 330-335. Obv. CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLORIA EXERCITVS. Two soldiers standing facing each other, holding spear in outer hand and leaning on shield with inner; between, two standards; in exergue, SMANΔ. RIC VII 86. AE. 2.71 g. 18.00 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 719 - Constantine I. AE 18 mm, Cyzicus mint, 331-334. Obv. CONSTAN-TINOPOLI. Pearl-diademed and helmeted bust left, wearing imperial cloak and holding reversed spear in right hand. Rev. Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. RIC VII Cyzicus 93. AE. 2.76 g. 17.80 mm. Choice example struck sharply from masterly engraved dies. Good VF.
Lot # 718 - Constantine I (307-337). AE Follis, Heraclea mint, c. 325-326. Obv. DN CONSTANTINVS AVG. Rosette diademed head right. Rev. DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Laurel wreath enclosing VOT/XXX; beneath, SMHΔ. RIC VII 71 (R5). AE. 3.43 g. 19.50 mm. RR. Very rare type, with traces of silvering. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 717 - Constantine I (307-337). AE Follis, Siscia mint. Obv. CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. VOT/XX within wreath; in exergue, ASIS and radiate crescent. AE. 3.45 g. 19.00 mm. Good EF.
Lot # 716 - Constantine I (307-337). AE 18 mm, Siscia mint, 334-335. Obv. CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. Laureate and helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, wearing imperial cloak and holding reversed spear in right hand. Rev. Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. RIC VII Siscia 241. AE. 2.27 g. 18.00 mm. Outstanding and detailed bust of Constatinopolis. EF/About EF.
Lot # 715 - Constantine I (307-337). AE 19 mm, Siscia mint, 319 AD. Obv. IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG. Cuirassed bust left, wearing high-crested helmet, spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm. Rev. VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by altar. RIC VII Siscia 61. AE. 3.38 g. 19.00 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 714 - Constantine I (307-337). AE 18 mm, Trier mint, 322 AD. Obv. CONSTAN-TINVS AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust right. Rev. BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS. Globe on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX; above, three stars. RIC VII Treveri 341. AE. 2.90 g. 18.80 mm. About EF.
Lot # 713 - Constantine I (307-337). AE 19 mm, Trier mint, 320 AD. Obv. CONSTAN-TINVS AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Trophy, flanked by two seated captives. RIC VII Treveri 258. AE. 2.76 g. 19.20 mm. EF.
Lot # 712 - Licinius I (308-324). AE 19 mm, Antioch mint, 313-314. Obv. IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG. Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath. RIC VII Antioch 8. AE. 3.33 g. 19.00 mm. Sharply struck from masterly engraved dies. Green deposits in flat areas. EF.
Lot # 711 - Maximinus II Daia (309-313). Follis, Thessalonica circa 309-310. Obv. MAXIMINVS FIL AVGG. Laureate bust right. Rev. GENIO CAESARIS. Genius standing l., holding patera and cornucopiae; in left field, star; in right field, Δ; in exergue, •SM•TS•. RIC VI 32a. AE. 6.49 g. 27.00 mm. R. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 710 - Maximinus II as Caesar (305-308). AE Follis , Heraclea mint, 308-309. Obv. GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO CAESARIS. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand; in exergue, •HTΔ•. RIC VI Heraclea 36. AE. 7.73 g. 27.00 mm. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 709 - Galerius as Caesar (293-305). AR 18 mm, Rome mint, 294 AD. Obv. MAXIMIANVS CAES. Laureate head right. Rev. PROVIDE-NTIA AVGG. Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure. RIC VI Rome 11b. AR. 3.49 g. 18.30 mm. R. Rare type and denomination. Light old cabinet tone with pink and blue iridescence. Rough surfaces. VF.
Lot # 708 - Constantius I Chlorus as Caesar (293-305). AE Follis, 300-301. Antiochia mint. Obv. FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; in fields, K-S/V; in exergue, ANT. RIC VI 55a; C. 89. AE. 10.86 g. 27.00 mm. A choice example with brown patina and minor green deposits. EF. Ex Naville Numismatics 76, 2022, 583.
Lot # 707 - Constantius I Chlorus as Caesar (293-305). AE Follis, Cyzicus mint, 297-299. Obv. FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO AVGG ET CAESARVM NN. Genius standing facing, head left, holding patera and cornucopiae; in exergue, KB. RIC VI 11a. AE. 9.79 g. 29.00 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 706 - Constantius I Chlorus (305-306). AE Follis. Serdica mint. Obv. IMP GAL VAL CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left, sacrificing from patera over altar and holding cornucopia; in right field, Δ; in exergue, •SM•SD•. RIC VI 12a. AE. 8.38 g. 27.00 mm. RR. Very rare. VF/Good F.
Lot # 705 - Maximian (286-310). AE Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint, 293 AD. Obv. IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS AVG. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM. Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. RIC V Diocletian 607. AE. 1.36 g. 19.00 mm. About EF.
Lot # 704 - Maximian (286-310). AE Follis, Carthago mint, c. 298 AD. Obv. IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. FELIX ADVENT AVGG NN. Africa standing facing, head left, in long drapery with elephant-skin head-dress, right holding standard, left tusk; at feet to left, lion with captured bull; in right field, H; in exergue, PKB. RIC VI 25b. AE. 9.70 g. 30.50 mm. Scarce. Lovely dark patina with minor earthy deposits. VF.
Lot # 703 - Maximian (286-310). AE Follis, Ticinum mint, 305 AD. Obv. D N MAXIMIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG. Bust of Maximian laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand. Rev. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG. Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand. RIC VI Ticinum 57b. AE. 8.13 g. 27.00 mm. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 702 - Allectus (293-296). BI Antoninianus, Londinium mint. Obv. IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PAX AVG. Pax standing facing, head left, holding branch and vertical sceptre; S-A across fields; in exergue, ML. RIC V 28. BI. 2.60 g. 23.00 mm. R. About VF.
Lot # 701 - Carausius (287-293). BI Antoninianus, uncertain mint in Britannia. Obv. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Pax standing left, holding branch and scepter. RIC V 880. BI. 3.01 g. 23.00 mm. Possibly a contemporary imitation. Good F/About VF.
Lot # 700 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Follis, Alexandria mint, c. 300 AD. Obv. IMP C DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG. Laureate bust right. Rev. IOVI CONS CAES. Jupiter standing to left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre; in left field, S; in right field, B/P; in exergue, ALE. RIC VI 41. AE. 10.88 g. 27.00 mm. A choice example with brown patina and minor green deposits. Light cleaning marks. EF. Ex Roma Numismatics 101, 2022, 1260.
Lot # 699 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Follis, Cyzicus mint, 297-299. Obv. IMP CC VAL DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG. Head right, laureate. Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left, wearing modius on head and chlamys over left shoulder, pouring liquid from patera and holding cornucopiae; in exergue, KΓ. RIC VI 12a. AE. 9.85 g. 28.00 mm. VF.
Lot # 698 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Follis, Thessalonica mint, 300-301. Obv. IMP CC VAL DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; in exergue, •TSB•. RIC VI 21a. AE. 9.60 g. 29.00 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 697 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Follis, 301 AD. Siscia mint. Obv. IMP DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG. 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 134a. AE. 10.02 g. 28.00 mm. A choice example, almost fully silvered. Area of flat strike on reverse, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 696 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Follis, 299-303. Carthago mint. Obv. IMP DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART. Carthago standing left, holding fruits in both hands; in exergue, A. RIC VI 31a. AE. 10.00 g. 29.00 mm. Nice brown patina. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 695 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Follis, Ticinum mint, 296-297. Obv. IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC VI Ticinum 31a. AE. 9.11 g. 28.00 mm. Silvering very well preserved. About EF.
Second Known Example
Lot # 694 - Carinus as Caesar (282-283). AE Quinarius, Ticinum (?), c. AD 284. Obv. [I]MP CARINVS AVG. Helmeted, laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding shield [and horse by bridle]. Rev. [VICTO]RIA AVGG. Victory standing left on globe, [holding wreath]. RIC V -. AE. 0.77 g. 15.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, apparently unpublished. Only one specimen known: Bertolami Auction 12, lot 942. Dark green patina, traces of silvering. Broken flan, otherwise. about EF.
Lot # 693 - Carinus as Caesar (282-283). AE Antoninianus, Rome mint, 282-283. Obv. M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PIETAS AVGG. Pontifical instruments. RIC V Carus 155. AE. 2.43 g. 21.80 mm. Green patina with rusty corrosion spots. VF.
Lot # 692 - Numerianus (283-284). AE Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint. Obv. IMP C NVMERIANVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CLEMENTIA TEMP. Emperor standing right, holding sceptre and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre; between them, Δ; in exergue, XXI. RIC V 463; C. 8. AE. 4.58 g. 22.50 mm. Lovely thick green patina. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 691 - Probus (276-282). AR Antoninianus, Siscia mint, 276-282. Obv. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG. Radiate bust left, wearing imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand. Rev. CONCORDIA MILIT. Probus, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left. RIC V 663. AR. 4.39 g. 21.00 mm. Old cabinet tone. About EF.
Lot # 690 - Probus (276-282). BI Antoninianus, Rome mint. Obv. IMP PROBVS AVG. Radiate bust left, wearing imperial mantle and holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand. Rev. ROMAE AETER. Hexastyle temple, Roma seated in centre, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand. RIC V 185; C. 531. BI. 4.32 g. 23.50 mm. Superb example with good details. Almost complete silvering. EF.
Lot # 689 - Probus (276-282). AE Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint. Obv. IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. TEMPOR FELICI. Felicitas standing right, holding caduceus and cornucopiae; in exergue, I. RIC V 104; C. 713. AE. 3.22 g. 23.50 mm. Nicely toned. Slightly pitted surfaces. Good VF.
Lot # 688 - Florian (276 AD). Antoninianus, Serdica mint, 276 AD. Obv. IMP C M AN FLORIANVS P AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PROVIDEN DEOR. Providentia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. RIC V 110. AR. 4.68 g. 24.00 mm. Pleasant toning with golden hues on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 687 - Florian (276 AD). BI Antoninianus, Rome mint. Obv. IMP C FLORIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SALVS AVG. Salus standing left, holding sceptre, feeding serpent rising from altar; in exergue, XXIΔ. RIC V 40. BI. 3.74 g. 23.00 mm. Nice example with traces of silvering. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 686 - Tacitus (275-276). BI Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint, 276 AD. Obv. IMP CM CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SPES PVBLICA. Victory standing right, holding palm and presenting wreath to emperor, who stands left, holding sceptre; in exergue, S. RIC V 208 (var.); RIC V online 4030. BI. 3.52 g. 22.50 mm. Traces of silvering. VF.
Lot # 685 - Tacitus (275-276). AR Antoninianus, Siscia mint, 275-276. Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed, bust right. Rev. CONCORD MILIT. Tacitus, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left. RIC V 183 var. (reverse legend). AR. 3.22 g. 23.00 mm. Pleasant old cabinet tone. Reverse legend apparently unrecorded in standard references. About EF.
Lot # 684 - Tacitus (275-276). AR Antoninianus, Gallia mint, 275-276. Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SPES PVBLICA. Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand. RIC V 60. AR. 4.40 g. 22.20 mm. Old cabinet tone. About EF.
Lot # 683 - Aurelian (270-275). AR Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint, 270-275. Obv. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ORIENS AVG. Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand; at his feet, captive. RIC V 360. AR. 3.58 g. 23.00 mm. Traces of silvering. Good VF.
Lot # 682 - Aurelian (270-275). AE Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint, 270-275. Obv. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. RESTITVT ORBIS or RESTITVTOR ORBIS. Female, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding spear. RIC V 348. AE. 3.51 g. 23.00 mm. Toned, traces of silvering still visible. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 681 - Aurelian (270-275). AE Antoninianus, Mediolanum mint. Obv. AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ORIENS AVG. Sol standing left, right hand raised, holding globe; at foot, captive; in exergue, T. RIC V 135; C. 142. AE. 3.81 g. 22.50 mm. Traces of silvering. Good VF.
Lot # 680 - Quintillus (270 AD). BI Antoninianus, Rome mint, 270 AD. Obv. IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FORTVNA REDVX. Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia; in right field, Z. RIC V 20; C. 32. BI. 2.97 g. 19.00 mm. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 679 - Divus Claudius II Gothicus (died AD 270). BI Antoninianus, Mediolanum mint, 270 AD. Obv. DIVO CLAVDIO. Radiate head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Altar. RIC V 261. BI. 2.76 g. 20.30 mm. About EF.
Lot # 678 - Tetricus II as Caesar (270-273 AD). AE Antoninianus. Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. Obv. C PIV ESV TETRICVS AVG. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. SPES AVGG. Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting hem of dress. RIC IV 270. AE. 3.20 g. 20.00 mm. Nice example. Lovely dark brown patina. About EF.
Lot # 677 - Victorinus (268-270). BI Antoninianus, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne). Struck 269/270 AD. Obv. IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG. Victoria walking left, holding wreath and palm branch. RIC V 75; C. 125. BI. 2.49 g. 20.50 mm. Lovely brown patina. About EF/Good VF.