Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 69 - FAUSTINA MADRE (moglie di Antonino Pio) Sesterzio AE. Busto diademato a destra R/ Giunone stante a sinistra C. 210; RIC 1143. BB+.

Lot # 67 - ANTONINO PIO (138-161). Asse. AE (10.52g). ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS COS III P P, Testa laureata a destra R/ SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus seduta a sinistra, con patera rivolta verso un serpente che è avvolto intorno ad un altare. BB+.

Lot # 66 - ANTONINO PIO (138-161). Dupondio AE. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P COS IIII, Testa radiata a destra R/ FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas stante a sinistra con caduceo e capricorno. RIC 800. BB+.

Lot # 65 - ANTONINO PIO (138-161). Sesterzio AE (23.49g). ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, Testa laureata a destra R/ FELICITAS AVG, Felicitas stante a sinistra con capricorno e lungo caduceo alato. BMC - ma cf. 1332 (As); Cohen - ma cf. 362 (As). RIC - ma cf. 680 (As). RARO. BB+.

Lot # 64 - ANTONINO PIO (138-161). Sesterzio AE. Testa laureata a destra R/ Libertas stante a destra C. 935 (4 fr.); RIC 916a. RARO. BB+.

Lot # 63 - ANTONINO PIO (138-161). Sesterzio AE. Testa laureata a destra R/ Roma seduta a sinistra con parazonium e vittoriola.C. 1027; RIC 979a. RARO. BB+.

Lot # 62 - ANTONINO PIO (138-161). Sesterzio. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII, Testa laureata a destra R/ VOTA SVSCEP - DECENN III/ COS IIII, Imperatore stante a sinistra RIC 294. AE patina verde. RARO. BB+.

Lot # 57 - TRAIANO (98-117). Dupondio AE (13.08g). IMP CAES NER TRAIAN[O] OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PA[RTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P], Busto radiato e drappeggiato a destra R/ SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS, Traiano stante di fronte tra due trofei. RIC 676; C. 356. BB+.

Lot # 56 - TRAIANO (98-117). Dupondio AE. Busto radiato a destra R/ Fortuna redux seduta in trono volta a sinistra RIC 653. RARO. qSPL.

Lot # 55 - TRAIANO (98-117). Sesterzio AE (23.98g). IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, Busto laureato a destra R/ FORTVNAE REDVCI, Fortuna seduta a sinistra con timone e cornucopia. RIC 628; BMC 966. BB+.

Lot # 53 - DOMIZIANO (81-96). Sesterzio AE. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P; Testa laureata a sinistra R/ IOVI VICTORI, Giove seduto con vittoriola e scettro. RIC 702; BMC 362. BB.

Lot # 49 - VESPASIANO (69-79). Dupondio AE. Testa radiata a destra R/ Concordia seduta a sinistra C. 71. BB+.

Lot # 47 - GALBA (68-69). Sesterzio AE. Testa laureata a destra R/ Vittoria in cammino verso sinistra con corona alzata e ramo di palma. RIC 413. RARO. BB+.

Lot # 45 - NERONE (54-68). Asse AE. Testa laureata a destra R/ Tempio di Giano. C. 171, RIC 306. BB+.

Lot # 44 - NERONE (54-68). Asse AE. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERM, Testa laureata a sinistra R/ Vittoria con scudo a sinistra RIC 474. BB+.

Lot # 43 - CLAUDIO (41-54). Egitto, Alessandria. Diobolo, anno 13 (52/3 d.C.). AE (10.77g). Testa laureata a destra. R/ Aquila su fulmine a destra, testa a sinistra. RPC I 5193; Dattari (Savio) 156; Emmett 80.13. BB. Nr. Reg. 667/26. Shipping only in Italy

Lot # 39 - TIBERIO (14-37). Asse AE. Testa nuda a sinistra R/ Timone su globo tra SC. C. 14; RIC 58. RARO. BB+.

Lot # 37 - AUGUSTO (27 a.C.–14 d.C.). Asse AE. IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX, Testa nuda a sinistra R/ PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POT XXXIIII, Lettere S • C. RIC I 471. BB+.

Lot # 740 - BASILISCUS & MARCUS (475-476). Ae. Cyzicus. Obv: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Monogram within wreath.RIC 1034.Very rareMarcus’ association with the throne is attested by the coins, which confirm the few historical sources that have come down to us. The monogram on this bronze piece combines the letters BAS and MAR. Among the few known specimens, only the mintmarks of Cyzicus can be read, but it is not impossible that some examples with illegible mintmarks may have been issued in Constantinople and Nicomedia. Flavius Basiliscus was one of the most controversial and ill‑fated figures of the late Eastern Roman Empire. Born in Cappadocia and connected to the dynasty of Leo I through his sister Verina, he rose quickly within the military hierarchy thanks to his family ties. His early career was successful: he achieved victories against the Bulgars, Goths and Huns, and even attained the consulship. However, his reputation was permanently stained by the disastrous 468 expedition against the Vandals, one of the most expensive military operations in Roman history, which ended in a catastrophic defeat and made him deeply unpopular at court and among the people. Despite this, Basiliscus remained influential. In 475, taking advantage of widespread resentment toward the Isaurian emperor Zeno, he joined a conspiracy that forced Zeno to flee and was proclaimed emperor himself. His reign, however, was short‑lived and marked by unpopular political and religious decisions: he openly supported the Monophysites, alienating Patriarch Acacius and much of the population; he raised taxes to compensate for Zeno’s escape with the imperial treasury; and he favored his own relatives and supporters, provoking resentment even among those who had helped him seize power. Internal tensions soon erupted. Verina, his sister and initial supporter, turned against him after the execution of her lover Patricius. Generals Illus, Trocundus and Armatius also betrayed him, choosing instead to restore Zeno. When the Isaurian army marched on Constantinople, the Senate opened the gates without resistance. Basiliscus tried to take refuge in a church, but was handed over to Zeno. Although he had been promised that his blood would not be shed, he and his family were imprisoned in a cistern in Cappadocia, where they died of hunger and thirst. His reign had lasted barely twenty months. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 1.10 g. Diameter: 10 mm.Estimate: € 250

Lot # 739 - ZENO (Second reign, 476-491). GOLD Tremissis. Constantinople. Obv: D N ZENO PERP AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGTSORVM / CONOB. Victory advancing right, head left, holding globus cruciger and wreath; star to left.RIC 923.Rare Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 1.50 g. Diameter: 14 mm.Estimate: € 500

Lot # 738 - ZENO (Second reign, 476-491). GOLD Tremissis. Constantinople. Obv: D N ZENO PERP AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM / CONOB. Victory advancing right, head left, holding globus cruciger and wreath; star to right.RIC 914. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 1.44 g. Diameter: 14 mm.Estimate: € 150

Lot # 737 - LICINIUS I (308-324). Follis. Siscia. Obv: IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN / A / SIS. Jupiter standing left, holding Victory and sceptre; at his feet, eagle standing left, head right, with wreath in beak.RIC 232a. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.24 g. Diameter: 25 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 736 - LICINIUS I (308-324). Follis. Alexandria. Obv: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI / X/IIΓ // SMALA. Jupiter standing left, holding victoriola and sceptre surmounted by eagle with wreath; to left, eagle standing left, head right, with wreath in beak; bound captive to right.RIC 28. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.72 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 735 - THEODOSIUS II (402-450). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGGG H / CONOB. Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, with foot set upon prow and holding sceptre and globus surmounted by crowning Victory.RIC 25; Depeyrot 56/2.Theodosius II was proclaimed Augustus at the age of one, but became the ruler of the East only when his father Arcadius died in 408. In fact, however, his mother Aelia Eudoxia was the real ruler, together with the praetorian prefect Anthemius, who had already reigned for Arcadius and distinguished himself for his wisdom and good judgment. The beginning of his reign was marked by peace: relations with the court of Ravenna and with the Persians were good, and important reconstruction works were begun, especially those concerning the new city walls of Constantinople. In 414, however, Anthemius disappeared from court and was replaced by Theodosius II's young sister, Pulcheria, a devout Christian, who began to rule effectively in the East until her brother came of age. She was responsible for the aggressive approach towards the Huns, who represented a new threat to the empire. She also chose to marry her brother to Aelia Eudocia, the daughter of a pagan philosopher from Athens, who was committed to writing religious and secular hymns. Theodosius also enjoyed writing scientific, historical, and theological works, and the court was imbued with a fervent Christian faith. Again on Pulcheria's suggestion, Theodosius attempted to place his cousin Valentinian III on the Western throne and began to reclaim provinces and territories, arguing that the empire should be united. But the Roman Senate, the court of Ravenna with John I, and the army reorganized to protect the West against the claims of Constantinople, enacting laws and launching a campaign in Africa against Bonifatius, loyal to Theodosius II, guilty of having attracted the Vandals of Genseric there. A compromise was reached in Africa, and Theodosius entrusted Valentinian III's mother, Galla Placidia, a woman of undisputed political experience and diplomatic skill, with taking control of the West. This led to the capture of John I in Ravenna and Valentinian III was acclaimed emperor of the West, while Galla Placidia began to establish good relations with both Christians and pagans in an attempt to create a broad consense around her son. Theodosius died in 450 after falling from his horse, before he could implement a series of important initiatives. His reign was marked by a cultural renaissance, during which the famous 'Codex Theodosianus' was compiled to reaffirm the unity of the Roman Empire and lay the foundations for Justinian's future code. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.47 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 1250

Lot # 734 - HONORIUS (393-423). Ae. Rome. Obv: D N HONORIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM / SMRB. Honorius standing facing, head left, placing right hand on captive, left hand over head of suppliant.RIC 1355.Rare Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 2.64 g. Diameter: 16 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 733 - ARCADIUS (383-408). Fourrèe Solidus. Imitating Constantinople. Obv: D N ARCADIVS P F AVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG S / CONOB. Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, with foot set upon prow, holding sceptre and victoriola.Cf. RIC 7 (for prototype). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.86 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lot # 732 - THEODOSIUS I (379-395). Ae. Thessalonica. Obv: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG. Diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield.Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM / •TESB. Theodosius, with head right and raising hand, standing left in galley rowed left by Victory; wreath to left.RIC 44b.2. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 5.15 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 731 - VALENTINIAN I (364-375). Siliqua. Antioch. Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT X MVL XX / ANT. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 33a.1. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.35 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lot # 730 - VALENTINIAN I (364-375). Siliqua. Rome. Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT V MVLT X / RT. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 10a.2. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.00 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lot # 729 - VALENS (364-378). Siliqua. Constantinople. Obv: D N VALENS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT / VX / MVLT / XX / C (Christogram) S. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 38b. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.18 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lot # 728 - VALENS (364-378). Siliqua. Antioch. Obv: D N VALENS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT / X / MVLT / XX / AN. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 34b.12. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.06 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lot # 727 - VALENS (364-378). Siliqua. Antioch. Obv: D N VALENS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT / X / MVLT / XX / •ANT (star). Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 34b.4. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 1.99 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lot # 726 - JOVIAN (363-364). Ae. Siscia. Obv: D N IOVIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT / V / MVLT / X / BSISC. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 426. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.40 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Estimate: € 80

Lot # 725 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (360-363). Ae. Rome. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust left, holding shield and spear.Rev: VOT / X / MVLT / XX. Legend in four lines within wreath; VRB•ROM•B.RIC 329. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.36 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 724 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (360-363). Siliqua. Arelate. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT / X / MVLT / X X / [...]CONST. Legend in four lines within wreath, with eagle in central medallion.RIC 309. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.65 g. Diameter: 16 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lot # 723 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (360-363). Siliqua. Arelate. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOT / X / MVLT / XX / [...]CONST. Legend in four lines within wreath, with eagle in central medallion.RIC 309. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.31 g. Diameter: 16 mm.Estimate: € 500

Lot # 722 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (360-363). Ae. Antioch. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVB / (palm) ANTB (palm). Apis Bull standing right; two stars above.RIC 216. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 8.67 g. Diameter: 27 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 721 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (360-363). Ae. Constantinople. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SECVRITAS REI PVB • / •CONSPB (branch). Bull standing right, head facing; two stars above.RIC 162. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 8.23 g. Diameter: 29 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 720 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (360-363). Ae. Alexandria. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust left, holding shield and spear.Rev: VOT / X / MVLT / XX / (palm) ALEB (palm). Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 91. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.51 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 719 - JULIAN II APOSTATA (Caesar, 355-360). Siliqua. Arelate. Obv: D N IVLIANVS NOB CAES. Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X / TCON. Legend in four lines within wreath.RIC 264. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.57 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lot # 718 - VETRANIO (350). Ae. Siscia. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; A to left, star to right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A / •ΔSIS (star). Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum in each hand; star above.RIC 290. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 5.01 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 150

Lot # 717 - VETRANIO (350). Ae. Siscia. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; A to left, star to right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A / •BSIS•. Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum decorated with phalerae in each hand; star above.RIC 285. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.84 g. Diameter: 24 mm.Estimate: € 120

Lot # 716 - VETRANIO (350). Ae. Thessalonica. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A - Δ / •TSΔ•. Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum decorated with christogram in each hand; star above.RIC 135. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.71 g. Diameter: 24 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 715 - VETRANIO (350). Ae. Thessalonica. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM / A - B / •TSA•. Vetranio standing facing, head left, holding labarum in each hand; star above.RIC 132. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 5.12 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 125

Lot # 714 - DECENTIUS (Caesar, 350/1-353). Ae. Lugdunum. Obv: D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES. Bareheaded and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES / • / SV / RSLG. Two Victories standing facing one another, holding wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X between them.RIC 131. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.50 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 713 - MAGNENTIUS (350-353). Ae. Rome. Obv: D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A behind.Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM / RЄ. Emperor galloping right, spearing enemy beneath horse; star above.RIC 197. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 5.15 g. Diameter: 24 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 712 - CONSTANTIUS GALLUS (Caesar, 351-354). Ae. Rome. Obv: D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / RS. Helmeted soldier advancing left, holding shield and spearing falling horseman.RIC 274. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.79 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 711 - CONSTANTIUS GALLUS (Caesar, 351-354). Ae. Cyzicus. Obv: D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / Γ / SMKA. Soldier left, spearing fallen horseman to lower left.RIC 94. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 5.00 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 710 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Ae. Rome. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / R (wreath) T. Soldier standing left with shield, spearing fallen horseman.RIC 309. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 2.72 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lot # 709 - CONSTANTIUS II (337-361). Ae. Siscia. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A to left, star to right.Rev: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS / A / •ΓSIS (star). Constantius standing left, holding labarum and sceptre, being crowned by Victory.RIC 291. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 5.71 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Estimate: € 50