Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 626 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 244 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. Rev. MARS PROPVGNAT S C. Mars, helmeted, in military attire, hastening right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in left hand. RIC IV Gordian III 332A. AE. 17.30 g. 29.00 mm. Lovely olive green patina. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 625 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 241-244. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FELICIT TEMPOR S C. Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left. RIC IV 328A. AE. 19.71 g. 31.00 mm. Lovely golden-brown patina. Good VF.
Lot # 624 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, 240 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P III COS II PP. Apollo seated left on throne, holding branch and resting left elbow on lyre. RIC IV 301a; C. 240. AE. 18.93 g. 32.00 mm. Lovely brown patina with light blue hues. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 623 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, 241-244. Obv. Bust right, laureate, draped. Rev. Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor set on ground. RIC IV 300. AE. 18.15 g. 31.00 mm. Superb green patina. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 622 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 241-244. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IOVI STATORI S C. Jupiter, nude, standing front, head right, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand. RIC IV 298A; C. 111. AE. 24.52 g. 32.00 mm. A choice example with deep green patina. Bold portrait. Slightly pitted surface on reverse. EF/Good VF. Ex Künker 62, 2020, 4380.
Lot # 621 - Gordian III (238-244). AE As, Rome mint, 240 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P II COS P P S C. Gordian III, veiled, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding wand in left hand. Cf. RIC IV 291 (sestertius); C. 217. AE. 6.22 g. 25.60 mm. RRR. Nominal apparently unpublished in standard reference. Uneven green patina in various shades. VF/About VF.
Lot # 620 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 240 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG III S C. Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV 290A. AE. 18.29 g. 32.00 mm. VF.
Lot # 619 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 240 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. Rev. AEQVITAS AVG S C. Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in extended right hand and corncuopiae in left hand. RIC IV Gordian III 286A. AE. 15.77 g. 29.50 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 618 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, Antioch mint, 242-244. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev. ORIENS AVG. Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. RIC IV 213. AR. 3.86 g. 23.00 mm. Brilliant and superb with underlaying luster. Interesting die break on reverse. EF.
Lot # 617 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 241 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRITAS PVBLICA. Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on left hand. RIC IV 130. AR. 2.74 g. 19.00 mm. Lightly toned with minimal encrustations on obverse. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 616 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Denarius 243-244, Rome mint. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right. Rev. SECVRITAS PVBLICA, Securitas seated to left, holding sceptre and propping head on hand. RIC IV 130. AR. 3.08 g. 20.00 mm. Large flan and centred; light golden tone. About EF.
Lot # 615 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 241 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DIANA LVCIFERA. Diana, draped, standing right, holding lighted torch with both hands. RIC IV Gordian III 127. AR. 3.25 g. 20.50 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 614 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 241-243. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS II P P. Gordian III, in military attire, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand. RIC IV 92. AR. 3.78 g. 23.00 mm. On reverse minor striking weakness, otherwise. about EF.
Lot # 613 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, 241-243. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IOVIS STATOR. Jupiter standing facing, head right, holding long sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC IV 85; C. 115. AR. 3.54 g. 23.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example, well centred. Minor hairline flan crack. Good VF.
Lot # 612 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus. Obv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS AVG. Virtus, in military dress, standing front, head left, resting right hand on oval shield and holding vertical sceptre. RIC IV 6. AR. 4.36 g. 24.50 mm. A choice example with underlying luster. About EF.
Lot # 611 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 238-239. 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. AR. 4.54 g. 22.00 mm. EF/About EF.
Lot # 610 - Balbinus (238 AD). AE Sestertius, 238 AD. Obv. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM SC. Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and cornucopiae. RIC IV 19. AE. 25.49 g. 32.00 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Lovely green patina. Rough surfaces. VF/About VF.
Lot # 609 - Balbinus (238 AD). AE Sestertius. Obv. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P COS II P P S C. Balbinus, togate, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and parazonium in left hand. RIC IV 16; C. 21. AE. 13.15 g. 31.00 mm. R. Nice example with brown and green patina. About VF.
Lot # 608 - Maximinus I (235-238). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 236-238. Obv. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA GERMANICA S C. Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, seated captive. RIC IV 90. AE. 20.72 g. 28.00 mm. VF.
Lot # 607 - Maximinus I (235-238). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 235-236. Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SALVS AVGVSTI SC. Salus seated left, feeding serpent rising from altar. RIC IV 64. AE. 14.93 g. 28.50 mm. VF.
Lot # 606 - Maximinus I (235-238). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 235-236. Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI S C. Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. RIC IV 58. AE. 16.77 g. 28.50 mm. Uneven green patina in various shades. VF/About VF.
Lot # 605 - Maximinus I (235-238). AE Sestertius, 235-236. Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FIDES MILITVM SC. Fides standing left, holding standard in each hand. RIC IV 43; C. 10. AE. 18.59 g. 30.00 mm. A choice example with brown patina and minor green deposits. About EF.
Lot # 604 - Maximinus I (235-238). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 236-238. Obv. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FIDES MILITVM. Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding military standard in each hand. RIC IV 18A. AR. 2.96 g. 21.00 mm. Light old cabinet tone. VF.
Lot # 603 - Maximinus I (235-238). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 235-236. Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG. Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand. RIC IV 16. AR. 2.98 g. 20.20 mm. Minimal crack at the edge. Good VF.
Lot # 602 - Julia Mamaea (died 235 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 222-235. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Felicitas, draped, seated left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV Severus Alexander 679. AE. 18.46 g. 28.00 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 601 - Julia Mamaea (died 235 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint, struck under Severus Alexander, c. 228 AD. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Felicitas standing facing, head to left and leg crossed, holding caducaeus and leaning on column. RIC IV (Sev. Alex.) 676. AE. 22.31 g. 30.00 mm. Appealing brown chocolate tone. VF.
Lot # 600 - Julia Mamaea (died 235 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 225-235. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA. Felicitas, draped, seated left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV Severus Alexander 338. AR. 2.69 g. 21.00 mm. Toned. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 599 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 231 AD. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG SC. Providentia, standing facing, head left, holding two corn-ears over modius and anchor. RIC IV 645. AE. 22.16 g. 32.50 mm. Gently smoothed. Interesting type with draped bust. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 598 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 231-235. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right, draped over left shoulder. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG S C. Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and anchor in left hand. RIC IV 645b. AE. 21.40 g. 29.70 mm. Pale bluish green patina. VF.
Lot # 597 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 230 AD. Obv. IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG. Laureate bust right, draped over left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P VIIII COS III P P S C. Sol, radiate, head left, standing right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. RIC IV 503. AE. 18.78 g. 29.00 mm. Attractive dark green patina. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 596 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 227 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P VI COS II P P S C. Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV 459. AE. 22.28 g. 30.50 mm. Lovely green patina. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 595 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 223 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P S C. Providentia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, holding wand in right hand over globe and cornucopiae; leaning on column with left arm. RIC IV 404c. AE. 20.14 g. 31.00 mm. Dark chocolate brown patina. VF/About VF.
Lot # 594 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AR Denarius, 231-235. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. MARS VLTOR. Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield. RIC IV 246. AR. 3.27 g. 22.00 mm. A large flan example with a deep dark tone. Good VF.
Lot # 593 - 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. 19.18 g. 29.50 mm. R. Seldom offered. Greyish green patina. Good F.
Lot # 592 - Julia Maesa (died 225 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 218-224/5. Obv. IVLIA MAESA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS. Felicitas standing left, holding patera over altar and long caduceus; star to left. RIC IV (Elagab.) 272. AR. 2.63 g. 20.00 mm. About EF.
Lot # 591 - Julia Maesa (died 225 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 218-222. Obv. IVLIA MAESA AVG. Draped bust right, hair waved and turned up low at the back. Rev. PIETAS AVG. Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing with raised right hand over lighted altar and holding incense-box in left hand. RIC IV Elagabalus 263. AR. 2.95 g. 19.50 mm. Struck with almost fresh and masterly engraved dies. About EF.
Lot # 590 - Julia Maesa (died 225 AD). AR Denarius, struck under Elagabalus, 218-220. Obv. IVLIA MAESA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. IVNO. Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre. RIC IV (Elagab.) 254. AR. 3.24 g. 19.75 mm. Nice portrait. Striking weaknesses. Good VF/VF. Nomisma label.
Lot # 589 - Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus (died 222 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 218-220. Obv. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS. Venus, diademed, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, child. RIC IV (Elagab.) 243. AR. 3.01 g. 19.00 mm. VF.
Lot # 588 - Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus (died 222 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 218-220. Obv. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS. Venus, diademed, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, child. RIC IV (Elagab.) 243. AR. 2.54 g. 20.00 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 587 - Aquilia Severa, second wife of Elagabalus (220-222). AR Denarius. Rome mint, 220-222. Obv. IVLIA AQVILIA SEVERA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA. Concordia standing left, sacrificing with patera over altar and holding double cornucopiae; in left field, star. RIC IV (Elagab.) 225. AR. 2.38 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Toned. VF/About VF.
Lot # 586 - Julia Paula, first wife of Elagabalus (218-222). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 219-220. Obv. IVLIA PAVLA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA. Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand; in right field, star. RIC IV (Elagab.) 211. AR. 3.06 g. 18.50 mm. R. VF.
Lot # 585 - Elagabalus (218-222). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 219 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P S C. Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; by her side, shield. RIC IV 293. AE. 19.48 g. 32.00 mm. Pleasant green patina. Patina weaknesses. Good VF.
Lot # 584 - Elagabalus (218-222). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 218-222. Obv. IMP ANTONINVS AVG. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. TEMPORVM FELICITAS. Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV 149e. AR. 4.92 g. 24.00 mm. VF.
Lot # 583 - Diadumenian (217-218). AE As, Rome mint, 217-218. Obv. M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev. PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C. Diadumenian, standing front, head right, holding standard in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, two standards. RIC IV 212a (Macrinus). AE. 10.69 g. 28.00 mm. RR. Dark green patina. Metal flaws. Gently smoothed. VF. Ex Künker 153, 2009, lot 8840.
Lot # 582 - Diadumenian (217-218). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES. Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front. Rev. PRINC IVVENTVTIS, S C in exergue. Diadumenian standing facing, head right, holding legionary aquila in right hand and cradling baton in left arm; legionary aquila and military standard in right field. RIC IV 211. AE. 25.66 g. 32.00 mm. RR. Very rare and seldom offered. Good F.
Lot # 581 - Geta as Caesar (198-209). AR Denarius, 200-202 AD. Obv. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev. PRINC IVVENTVTIS. Geta standing left, holding branch and spear; behind, trophy. RIC IV 18; C. 157. AR. 3.30 g. 18.50 mm. Lightly toned with some yellowish hues. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 580 - Geta as Caesar (198-209). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 200-202 AD. Obv. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. NOBILITAS. Nobilitas standing right, holding sceptre and palladium. RIC IV 13a. AR. 3.34 g. 20.00 mm. Superb example, struck from worn dies. EF.
Lot # 579 - Plautilla (died 212 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 202-205. Obv. PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA. Bust of Plautilla, hair firmly waved and drawn down on neck, draped, right. Rev. VENVS VICTRIX. Venus, naked to waist, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and palm in left hand, resting left elbow on shield; at feet, left, Cupid. RIC IV Caracalla 369 (denarius). AR. 3.38 g. 19.00 mm. VF.
Lot # 578 - Caracalla (198-217). AE 26 mm, Thrace, Hadrianopolis mint, 198-217. Obv. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. Rev. Hermes standing left, holding purse and caduceus; at feet to left, ram standing left. Varbanov II 3624. AE. 10.80 g. 26.00 mm. Scarce. Glossy dark patina. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 577 - Caracalla (198-217). AE 24 mm, Nikopolis ad Istrum mint (Moesia Inferior). Obv. Laureate head right. Rev. Athena standing right, holding spear and leaning on shield. Cf. Varbanov I 3129. AE. 10.74 g. 24.00 mm. Glossy dark green patina. VF.