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ANCIENT COINS: ROMAN COINS (4)
Lot
Description
Status
13251
Gordian III. (as Caesar) AD 238. Silver Denarius (2.88 g), Rome Mint, under Balbinus and Pupienus.M ANT GORDIANVS CAES, bare-headed and draped bust of Gordian III right. Rev, PIETAS A-VGG, priestly emblems: lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and sprinkler.Ch EF, An impressive coin with intricate detail on both sides & lovely old cabinet tone.RARE, S. 8557; RIC 1; RSC 182.Gordian III was the grandson and nephew of the respective emperors Gordian I and Gordian II. After their deaths, the Roman Senate elevated the elderly senators Balbinus and Pupienus as co-rulers, but their rule was not popular. To appease the discontent caused by this senatorial appointment, the Senate raised the young Gordian to the rank of Caesar and had coins with his likeness struck. A short time later the co-emperors Balbinus and Pupienus were murdered by the Praetorian Guard, and Gordian became sole ruler. Because of his tender age, management of the affairs of state were left in the hands of Rome's aristocratic families.Cf. A similar example see, Leu, Auction 14, Lot 229, hammer 4'800 CHF.
 SOLD at A$2200
13252
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Silver Antoninianus (4.61g). Rome 239AD. Radiate draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Aequitas standing left holding scales & cornucopiae. gVF. S-8601, RSC 22. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13253
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Silver Antoninianus (5.03g) Rome 241-3AD. Radiate draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Jupiter standing hand resting on sceptre & holding thunderbolt. VF. S-8615, RSC-109. (P)
 SOLD at A$50
13254
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Silver Antoninianus. (3,53 g.), AD 242-244, Antioch Mint.IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right, seen from the back. Rev. ORIENS AVG, Sol standing left, holding globe and raising right hand.aEF, with a powerful military bust. a quite detailed obv. S. 8626; RIC IV-3 213; RSC 167.
 SOLD at A$100
13255
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Silver Antoninianus (4.71 g), AD 242-244 Antioch mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. Rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS, Emperor standing right, holding spear and globe.EF, Well Centreed and sharp. S. 8659; RIC IV.3, 216; RSC 319a; Bland 121.
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13256
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Silver Antoninianus (4.53g) Rome 238-9AD. Radiate draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Victory advancing left holding wreath & palm. VF. S-8664. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13257
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Silver Antoninianus. (4,52g.). AD 238-239, Rome Mint. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Bust of Gordian III right, radiate, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, Rev VIRTVS AVG Virtus standing front, head left, holding sceptre in her left hand and placing her right hand on shield set on ground. EF. S. 8668; RIC 6; Cohen 381; Michaux 300. Bold and interesting early portrait with some resemblance to Balbinus.
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13258
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Silver Antoninianus (4.48g) Rome 240AD. Radiate draped & cuirassed bust right rev Mars standing left holding olive branch & spear, shield at feet. EF/aEF. S-8669. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13259
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Silver Denarius (3.44g) issued summer 241, Rome mint.Laureate bust of Gordian III draped and cuirassed to right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG around, rev. PIETAS AVGVSTI around, Pietas, veiled standing facing with head to left, raising both hands.EF/GEF. cf.S.8677; RIC 129; C.186. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13260
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Silver Denarius (3.09g) Rome 241AD.Laureate & draped bust right, rev Gordian in military attire, standing right holding transverse spear & globeEF. S-8680 (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13261
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Silver Denarius (3.62g) issued summer 241, Rome mint.Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right of Gordian III, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Rev. Salus standing to right, feeding snake held in her arms, around SALVS AVGVSTI.EF, Lightly toned with some golden highlights on Obv. S. 8681; RIC.129 A, pl. 2-18; HCC.62; RSC.325.
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13262
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Silver Denarius (2.63g) Rome struck 240AD. Laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Venus Victrix standing holding helmet & sceptre, leaning on shield to right. EF. S-8683, RSC 347. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13263
Gordian III. AD 238-244.Bronze Sestertius (19.3g) Rome 241-3AD. Laureate bust right, rev Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus & cornucopiae. As found, some minor deposits, EF or better. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13264
Gordian III. AD 238-244.Bronze Sesterius (19.34g) Rome 241-243AD. Laureate draped & cuirassed bust right rev Jupiter standing right hand resting on sceptre & holding thunderbolt. aVF/VF. S-8710. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13265
Gordian III. AD 238-244. Bronze Sestertius (20.6g). Rome 242-3AD.Laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Apollo seated left holding branch & resting elbow on lyre.VF. S-8732. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13266
Gordian III. AD 238-244.Bronze Sestertius (21.42g) Rome 240AD. Laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Securitas seated left holding sceptre her head propped on left hand. Surface roughness VF. S-8739. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13267
Gordian III 238-244ADBronze Sestertius (19g). Laureate bust right, rev Securitas facing head left, legs crossed, holding sceptre & resting on column. Greeny-brown patina, near EF. S-8740, RIC 336. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13268
Tranquillina. Augusta, AD 241-244. Potin Tetradrachm (13.14g). EGYPT, Alexandria. Dated RY 5 of Gordian III (AD 241/2).Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Eagle standing left, head right, wings gathered, holding wreath in beak; L ? (date) across field.VF, A beautiful example with a wonderful dark patina and a very charming portrait.K?ln 2681; Dattari (Savio) 4847; K&G 73.1; RPC VII.2 3824; Emmett 3442.5. S.8878. (P)
 SOLD at A$150
13269
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249,. Silver Antoninianus (4.54g), issued 245,Rome Mint. Radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Philip on horseback holding spear and raising right hand, around ADVENTVS AVGG.EF, Traces of lustre present, Uniform lilac and grey tone. S.8916; RIC 26b; RSC 3.
 SOLD at A$100
13270
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249, Silver Antoninianus (3.66g). issued 245-7, Rome Mint.Radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Aequitas standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVGG, EF or better with with mint bloom. S. 8918; RIC 27b; RSC 9.
 SOLD at A$80
13271
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249, Silver Antoninianus (4.21g). AD 245?246, Rome Mint.MP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Bust of Philip I right, radiate, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind / AEQVITAS AVGG Aequitas standing front, head left, holding scales in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left hand.EF, Well centreed and lustrous example. S. 8918; RIC 27b; Cohen 9 var.
 SOLD at A$100
13272
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249, Silver Antoninianus (3.64g).Rome Mint. Radiate bust to right of Philip I, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, rev. AETERNITAS AVGG around, elephant walking to the left, bearing driver who holds goad and wand. aEF/gVF, an attractive example for the type. S. 8921; RIC 58.
 SOLD at A$150
13273
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249. Silver Antoninianus (4.16g).Rome Mint. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FIDES EXERCITVS, three military standards and a legionary eagle. EF, Attractively toned with golden hues around devices. S. 8930; RIC IVc 62; RSC 50.
 SOLD at A$130
13274
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249,. Silver Antoninianus (4.68g). Rome Mint. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: LAETIT FVNDAT legend with Laetitia standing left holding wreath and rudder. EF, A wonderful portrait. S.8935; RIC 36b; RSC 80.
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13275
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249, silver Denarius (4.74g), Rome. EF. Wonderful details on obverse, lightly toned with golden tone. A very attractive example. S-8944, RIC 3, RSC 2566. (P)
 SOLD at A$100
13276
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249,. Silver Antoninianus, rev LAETIT FVNDAT, Joy standing left, stepping on prow of ship, holding crown & rudder. 4.63g. gVF. C-81, S-8935. (P)
 SOLD at A$70
13277
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249, Silver Antoninianus (3.58g).Rome Mint, 245 AD. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG , bust facing right, radiate, draped and cuirassed. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVGG II , Libertas standing left, holding an abacus and a cornucopiae. GVF. S. 8937;RIC 38b; C 87; RCV 8937.
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13278
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249, Silver Antoninianus (3.66g).Rome Mint, 245 AD. Radiant bust right; Reverse: Philip I, togate seated left on curule chair holding globe and short sceptre. EF, a lustrous example with a wonderful golden tone. S. 8943.
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13279
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249, silver Antoninianus (3.85g), Antioch. EF, lustrous surfaces with a hint of light golden tone. S-8945, RIC 75a. (P)
 SOLD at A$100
13280
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249, silver Antoninianus (3.66g), Rome, issued AD247. Radiate bust to right, rev Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus & cornucopiae. EF. Perfectly centred, lustrous. A wonderful coin in hand. S-8946, RIC 4, RSC 136. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13281
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249 Silver Antoninianus (4.26 g). AD 245-7 Rome Mint. Radiate bust facing right, Rev. Roma seated l. holding Victory and sceptre, shield at side.EF, Well Centreed and lustrous with uniform light grey tone.S-8952; RSC 169
 SOLD at A$120
13282
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249, silver Antoninianus (4.94), Rome, Secular Games issue. Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, rev stag sanding right. gVF. S-8958, RIC 19. (P)
 SOLD at A$200
13283
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249, Silver Antoninianus (4.62g). 244-247 AD, Rome Mint. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.aEF. S. 8969; RIC IV-49b; RSC-227.
 SOLD at A$100
13284
Philip I 'The Arab' AD244-249,.AE As (10.18g) Rome 249AD. Laureate draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Signum surmounted by hand & aquila, flanked by two signa. VF. S-9044. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13285
Philip I, AD244-249. Bronze Hexassarion (16.71g) of Seleucia ad Calycadnum, Cilicia.??? ? ? ??????? ????]???? ???, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust to right, seen from behind; c/m: KA monogram / ????????? ??? ??[?? ?? ??]????, confronted busts of Artemis-Tyche (with cornucopiae and polos) and Apollo (with palm branch); ????????? below.EF, A very Rare type, only one other found in Coin Archives, in lower grade.RPC VIII online 76849. SNG Levante 777-778 var. SNG Paris 1039-1040 var. Ziegler 504-507 var. (all with differing reverse legends). (P)
 SOLD at A$300
13286
Otacilia Severa, AD 244-249, Silver Antoninianus (5.13g). 244-249, Rome Mint. M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescen,Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, sacrificing over altar from patera and holding cornucopia.aU, Well struck and of amazing quality. Lightly toned with traces of lustre present. Every strand of the empress's hair sharp and distinct. One of the finest known!S. 9147; RIC 125c.
 SOLD at A$190
13287
Otacilia Severa. AD 244-249. Silver Antoninianus (3.04g). Rome mint.OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust right on crescent. Rev, CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left by altar, holding patera and cornucopiae.VF. S. 9150; RIC IV 129; RSC 16.
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13288
Otacilla Severa (wife of Philip I) AD246-248, silver Antoninianus (3.94g), Rome. Diademed bust to right of Otacilla Severa draped on a crescent, rev Pietas standing to left, raising right hand & holding box of perfume. gVF. Scarce! S-9158, RIC 130 (Philip I), RSC 43. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13289
Otacilla Severa Augusta AD244-249, silver Antoninianus (4.12g), Rome. Saecular Games / 1000th Anniversary of Rome issue. Draped bust right, wearing stephane & set upon crescent, rev hippopotamus advancing right. EF. Rarely seen in this condition. S-9160, RIC 116b (Philip I). (P)
 SOLD at A$200
13290
Otacilia Severa, Augusta 244-249Bronze Sesterius (20.45g) wife of Philip I Rome 246AD. Draped bust right wearing stephane rev Concordia seated left holding patera & double cornucopiae. F. S-9164. (P)
 AVAILABLE at A$120
13291
Otacilia Severa wife of Philip I 244-249AD.Bronze Sestertius (17.19g) Diademed & draped bust right rev Concordia seated left holding patera & double cornucopiae. Olive brown patina VF. S-9164 (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13292
Otacilia Severa 244-249aDBronze Sestertius (18.22g) Rome mint 240AD. Diademed head right wearing stephane, rev Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil & holding sceptre. gVF. S-9169, RIC-209a. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13293
Otacilia Severa wife of Philip I 244-249ADBronze Sestertius Rome 244-5AD. Diademed & draped bust right rev Pudicitia seated left drawing veil from face & holding transverse sceptre. S-9169. Rev, small red deposits, surface roughness F. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13294
Otacilia Severa wife of Philip I 244-249ADBronze Sestertius (21.86g) Rome 244-5AD. Diademed & draped bust right, rev Pudicitia seated left drawing veil from face & holding transverse sceptre. Greenish-brown patina, near EF. S-9169. (P)
 SOLD at A$250
13295
Philip II, as Caesar. AD 244-247. Silver Antoninianius (4.01g), Rome mint, issued 245-246. Radiate bust to right, around M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, rev. Philip in military dress standing right, holding globe and spear, around PRINCIPI IVVENT. EF, Well struck and of excellent quality. S. 9242; RIC 216c; RSC 54.
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13296
Philip II. AD 247-249. Silver Antoninianus, (4.24g) Rome.IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev, LIBERALITAS AVGG III. Philip I and Philip II, holding short sceptre, seated left on curule chairs.EF. S. 9265; RIC 230. (P)
 SOLD at A$140
13297
Philip II Junior, AD 247 ? 249. Silver Antoninianus (4.46g). Rome mint, AD 247-249.IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II to right. Rev. PAX AETERNA, Pax standing left, holding olive branch in her right hand and transverse sceptre in her left.EF.Cohen 23; RIC IV.3, 231c (Philip I). (P)
 SOLD at A$100
13298
Philip II as Caesar AD244-247 Emperor (AD247-249) silver Antoninianus (4.53g), Rome. Radiate bust of Philip II to right, rev Philip II standing to left holding globe & spear. gVF. S-9240, RIC 218d, RSC 48. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13299
Philip II. AD 247-249. Silver Antoninianus, (3.7g) Rome.IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: PAX AETERNA, Pax standing facing, head left, holding branch and transverse sceptre.EF, sl flan crack. S. 9266; RIC IV-231c; RSC-23. (P)
 SOLD at A$50
13300
Trajan Decius, (A.D. 249-251 B.C.), billon tetradrachm, (12.94g), SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem, (Antioch),bust right of Trajan Decius, draped and cuirassed, rev. eagle standing right on palm branch, wings spread, wreath in beak, S C in exergue.gVF. Well centreed with full legends.S.4209; McAlee 1113a; Prieur 523.
 SOLD at A$100
13301
Trajan Decius, AD 249-251. Silver Antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 250. Radiate draped bust to right, around IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, rev. Victory advancing to left with wreath, around VICTORIA AVG. EF, Considerable lustre remains, Obverse struck with a fresh die, excellent details. S. 9387; RIC 29c; RSC 113a.
 SOLD at A$80
13302
Herennia Etruscilla 249-251AD AR Antoninianus (4.36g) Rome mint struck 250AD. Draped bust right wearing stephane, set on a crescent, rev Pudicitia standing, drawing veil from face & holding sceptre. EF. S-9494, RSC 17. (P)
 SOLD at A$100
13303
Herennia Etruscilla 251AD AR Antoninianus (3.41g) Rome mint 250AD. Radiate head right, rev sprinkler, simpulum, jug, patera & lituus, emblems of the priestly colleges. VF+. S-9521, RSC 14. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13304
Trebonianus Gallus. AD251-253 Silver Antoninianus (3.17g), 252-253 Antioch Mint.MP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trebonianus Gallus to right. Rev, AEQVITAS AVG Aequitas standing left, holding scales with her right hand and cornucopia with her left.EF, Attractive greyish-violet tone with underlying lustre.S.9623; RIC 80; Cohen 6. (P)
 SOLD at A$100
13305
Valerian I, 253 -260 Gold Aureus (2.25g), circa 254-256, Rome.IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. Rev, ROVIDENTIA AVGG. Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.gVF Light rev field scrs, an attempt to cover grafitti. Much nicer condition than usually encountered.Extremely rare, only very few specimens known and none recorded in Coin Archives.RIC V 49; S. 9912. (P)
 SOLD at A$6250
13306
Aurelian, AD. 270-275. Billon Antoninianus,(3.46g). Issued 272, Serdica Mint.Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right of Aurelian, IMP AVRELIANVS P F AVG around, rev. IOVI CONSER around, emperor receiving globe from Jupiter, P in exergue.EF. S.11542; RIC 260; RSC 105. (P)
 SOLD at A$120
13307
Florianus (276). Billon Antoninianus, (3.59g). Ticinum.IMP C M AN FLORIANVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev, PAX, INDVLCENTIA AVG, VTI (Mint Mark).gVF, A very attractive portrait struck on a full flan, nicely toned with some golden highlights.Cf;S. 11858; Cohen -. RIC - Apparently unpublished and seemingly unique. (P)
 SOLD at A$400
13308
Probus. AD 276-282. Billon Antoninianus (4.06g). Ticinum mint, Struck A.D. 282.IMP C PROBVS AVG, radiate and mantled bust of Probus left, holding eagle-tipped scepter / MART-I PACIF, Mars in military dress striding left, holding olive-branch and shield & spear, QXXT. EF, boldly struck and well-centreed on full-size flan; green/olive patina, some adhering silvering showing as yellow-green.RIC V 505.the "I" on reverse identifies this as a part of Probus' "EQVIT" series" (P)
 SOLD at A$100
13309
Probus. AD 276-282. Billon Antoninianus (4.3g), Lugdunum.IMP C PROBVS?P?F?AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Reverse: SPES AVG / C Spes standing left, holding flower and raising robe.aEF/gVF. An attractive with an exceptionally sharp obverse.S.12044; RIC 128; Bastien 403 (9 ex. cited). (P)
 SOLD at A$70
13310
Probus. AD 276-282. Billon Antoninianus (3.44G) Serdica.IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust to left, holding spear and shield / VIRTVS PROBI AVG, emperor galloping to right, spearing enemy, shield below horse; KA??? in exergue. gEF, Sharp and clear with an amazing dark green-brown glossy patina. A wonderful coin,S. 12073; RIC V.2 877. (P)
 SOLD at A$170
13311
Probus. AD 276-282. Potin Tetradrachm (8.78g). EGYPT, Alexandria. Dated RY 1 (AD 276).Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing left, head right, wings displayed, with wreath in beak; L A (date) across fields.EF, An attractive example.K?ln 3122; Dattari (Savio) 5551; K&G 112.1; RPC X Online 75772; Emmett 3985.1 (year not recorded). Cf; For the same type see, CNG Elec. A 557, Lot 410. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13312
Probus. AD 276-282. Billon Tetradrachm (8.18g). Egypt, Alexandria dated RY5, 279/80AD. Laureate & cuirassed bust right, rev Eagle standing left, head right holding wreath in beak, date in field left & right. Maximianus 1st reign 285-305AD Billon Tetradrachm (7.66g). Egypt, Alexandria dated RY5, 289/90AD. Laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Homonoia standing facing, head left holding double cornucopiae& raising hand, date in left field. cf S-12127, 13346. Emmett 3984, 4141. (2)
 SOLD at A$70
13313
Diocletian. AD 284-305. Silver Argenteus (2.55g) Rome struck c295-297AD. Laureate head right, rev The 4 tetrarchs sacrificing before camp gate of 6 turrets, A in exergue. EF/gEF. RSC-488g, RIC 37a. Very scarce. (P)
 SOLD at A$550
13314
Diocletian. AD 284-305. Billon Follis (12.31g) Trier struck 298-299AD. Laureate & cuirassed bust right, rev Genius wearing modius standing holding patera & cornucopiae. aEF. cf S-12761, RIC 306a. (P)
 SOLD at A$200
13315
Maximian. (as Augustus) second reign, AD 286-305, 306-308, 310. Bronze Follis (8.04), London Mint, issued A.D 307.Laureate bust cuirassed to right of Maximian, around DN MAXIMIANO P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, in exergue PLNEF, Sharp and Clear.RARE, S.13444; RIC 90; C.147 (P)
 SOLD at A$150
13316
Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Silver Denarius (2.26g). 'RSR' mint.IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / BL ICA, altar inscribed MVL/ TIS/ IXX/ MP in four lines.Hacksilber otherwise VF. Unique. Only one coin noted in RIC V.5.The second known example in coin archivesCf; See CNG A126, Lot 874 for the only example found, Hammer US$3500. RSR. RIC V.5 178 (forthcoming; this coin noted); RIC V 595 var. (obv. legend); Shiel p. 117, 101 var. (same); RSC 115 var. (same).RSR has traditionally been viewed as a mintmark, denoting either Rouen, Rotomagus, or a mint on the site of modern Richborough, where excavations have yielded the highest concentration of Carausius? denarii at a single site. More recently, though, G. de la B?doy?re, ("Carausius and the Marks RSR and I.N.P.C.D.A.," NC 1998, pp. 79-88) has interpreted RSR as a quote from Vergil's Eclogues iv.6-7: Redeunt Saturnia Regna. (P)
 SOLD at A$400
13317
Allectus. AD 293-296. Billon Antoninianus (5.05g) London 294-295AD. Radiate & cuirassed bust right, rev Pax standing left holding olive branch & vertical sceptre. gVF. S-13818, RIC 28. (P)
 SOLD at A$210
13318
Constantius I. AD 293-305.Billon Follis (10.47g). Heraclea struck 296-298AD. Laureate head right, rev Genius standing holding patera & cornucopiae. EF. cf S-14061, RIC 24a. (P)
 SOLD at A$150
13319
Severus II. AD 306-307 Billon 1/4 Follis (2.54g) Siscia mint. Laureate head right, rev Genius wearing modius standing holding patera & cornucopiae. S-14645, RIC 170a. (P)
 SOLD at A$120
13320
Maxentius. AD 307-312 Billon Follis (7.42g) Rome mint 308-310AD, 5th emission. Laureate head right, rev Roma seated in hexastyle temple holding globe & sceptre, wreath in pediment. EF. S-14987, RIC 210. (P)
 SOLD at A$100
13321
Maximinus II, AD 310-313. Bronze Follis (4.57g), Londinium, circa 311-312.IMP MAXIMINVS P F AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Maximinus II to right. Rev. GENIO POP ROM / PLN The Genius of the Roman people, nude but for chlamys, standing front, head to left, holding patera in his right hand and cornucopiae in his left; in field to right, star.gVF. Attractive uniform glossy Green-Brown patinaS. 3766; Cloke & Toone 7.05.011. RIC 209b. (P)
 SOLD at A$100
13322
Constantine I. (The great) AD 306-337. Bronze Follis (1.36g). Constantinople Mint. Commemorative Series.POP ROMANVS. Laureate, draped bust of Genius Populi Romani left, cornucopia over shoulder. Rev: Star / CONSH, all within laurel wreath.gVF. An attractive example for the type.RIC VIII 22.A special issue for the dedication of Constantinople in 330 AD.
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13323
Constans. AD 337-350. Bronze Follis, (5.18g). Heraklea.D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor standing left on galley holding labarum and Phoenix on globe; Victory steering behind, SMH in exergue.EF, Sharp and clear with an amazing olive green patina. A wonderful example.RIC 62; S.cf; 3973 (P)
 SOLD at A$325
13324
Constantius II. (Augustus) AD 337-361 Gold Solidus, (4.5g) Thessalonica, AD337-340. FL IVL CONSTAN ? TIVS P F AVG Laurel and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VIRTVS ? EXERCITVM Emperor, in military attire, standing l. holding trophy and resting hand on shield; on either side, a seated captive. In exergue, TES.Virtually as struck and almost FDC, A wonderful strike from detailed dies.S. 17809; RIC 32 var. (pearl-diademed). Depeyrot 4/6.(P)
 SOLD at A$7000
13325
Magnentius. AD 350-353. Double Maiorina Bronze (7.16g) a contemporary imitation of an issue from Treveri, irregular mint, after 353.D N MACN-ETIVS P F AC Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnentius to right; behind bust, A. Rev. SALVS DD NN AVC ET CA / A - W / TRP Large Chi-Rho.EF. An interesting and very attractive contemporary imitation.Cf. Bastien 86 and RIC 318 (for prototype). Cf; for the type, See Harlan J. Berk, A229, Lot497 hammer US$400. (similar condition) (P)
 SOLD at A$350
13326
Julian II. AD 360-363. Bronze (8.50g). Siscia mint 2nd officina struck 361-363AD. Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Bull standing right, 2 stars above. EF/gVF. S-1915I, RIC VIII 418. (P)
 SOLD at A$160
13327
Valentinian I. AD 364-367. Gold Solidus, (4.2g), Treveri.D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum inscribed with a Christogram and Victory on globe; TR in exergue.VF. S. Cf 19244; RIC 1b var. (mintmark not listed); Depeyrot 25/1 var.
 SOLD at A$2900
13328
Valens. AD 364-378. Gold Solidus (4.46g), Eastern Roman Empire. Antioch, 10th officina, AD 364-367.D N VALENS-PER F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Valens right, seen from front / RESTITVTOR-REIPVBLICAE, Valens standing facing in military dress, head right, grounded labarum with cross on banner in right hand, Victory left on globe in left; ANTI star in exergue.gVF. S. 19561; RIC 2d.xxix.1.
 SOLD at A$2000
13329
Procopius. AD 365-366. Bronze (3.70g) Constantinople mint 4th officina. Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust left, rev Procopius standing right holding labarum & shield set on the ground. cf S-19877, RIC 17b var (officina unlisted). Very scarce. (P)
 SOLD at A$300
13330
Magnus Maximus. AD 383-388. Silver Siliqua (1.91g) Trier mint. Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right. Roma enthroned facing head left holding globe & sceptre. gVF. cf S-20644, RSC 20a. Scarce. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13331
Honorius. AD 393-423. Gold Solidus (4.48g), Ravenna.Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right // VICTORI-A AVGGG, emperor standing right, left foot on captive, holding vexillum in right hand and victory on globe in left, R-V across field, scrape and faint.EF, traces of lustre present.S-20919; DOC 735-6; RIC 1287. The Ravenna mint was opened by Honorius in 402 and remained in operation for Rome until the reign of Zeno, 476-491.
 SOLD at A$2000
13332
Honorius. AD 395-402. Gold Tremissis (1.2g). Mediolanum. D N HONORIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory advancing to right, holding globus cruciger and wreath; M-D across fields, COM in exergue.EF. Scarce, S. 20938; RIC X 1215; Depeyrot 18/2.
 SOLD at A$700
13333
Theodosius II. AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (3.3g). AD, 440-450 Struck at Constantinopole mint.Cuirassed bust r., wearing diad. helmet and holding spear behind. Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned l. holding globus with star in r. field.gVF. Light weight Solidus. S. 21140. DOC 346.
 SOLD at A$1000
13334
Aelia Eudocia. (Augusta) AD 423-460. Gold Tremissis (1.4g), Constantinople.AEL EVDOCIA AVG, pearl-diademed and draped bust to right / Cross within wreath; CONOB* in exergue.VF. S. 21245; RIC X 335 (Theodosius); Depeyrot 72/2.
 SOLD at A$650
13335
Aelia Pulcheria. (Augusta) AD 414-453. Gold Tremissis (1.49 g). Constantinople mint. Struck under Theodosius II, AD 420-450/455.AEL PVLCH ERIA AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Latin cross pattee within wreath (ties 14); large central jewel above; CONOB*gVF. S. 21256; RIC X 214; MIRB 49; Depeyrot 72/4; DOCLR 448-451; Biaggi ?.
 SOLD at A$1400
13336
Marcian. AD 450-457. Gold Solidus (4.4g), Constantinople.D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust, holding spear and shield // VICTORIA AVGGG followed by officina E, Victory standing left, holding cross, star to right.gVF. S. 21379; RIC 510.
 SOLD at A$1450
13337
Leo I. AD 457-474. Gold Solidus (4,46 g.). Constantinople. DN LEO PERPET AVC, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed 3/4 facing bust, holding spear over shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCC and officina letter H, Victory standing left with long, jewelled cross. Star in right field, in exergue CONOB.About EF. S. 21404; RIC X 605.
 SOLD at A$1250
13338
Basiliscus. AD 475-476. Gold Tremissis (1.46g). Mediolanum (Milan) mint.Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Latin cross patt?e within wreath; large central jewel above; COMOB.EF for this Extremely Rare Tremissis, Amazingly high-grade for the type, One of the finest of the handful known if not the finest.S. 21490; RIC X 3314; Ulrich-Bansa, Moneta 173; Toffanin 543/1 corr. (obv. legend); Lacam 13; Depeyrot 43/5 var. (obv. legend); DOCLR 873; Biaggi ?. Basiliscus was the brother of the East Roman Empress Verina, wife of Leo I. In 468, Leo put him in command of an immense task force sent to recover North Africa from the Vandals. The entire costly enterprise came to grief when the Vandals set fire to the fleet while at anchorage, a disaster partly caused by the failure of Basiliscus to take basic precautions. Probably due to Verina's influence, Basiliscus escaped consequences for the debacle. Upon the death of Leo in AD 474, Verina tried to arrange affairs so she could rule the Empire through her son-in-law Zeno and her infant grandson Leo II. When the boy died and Zeno began to take charge of affairs on his own, Verina hatched another scheme to put her lover, Patricius, on the throne with the help of Basiliscus, who controlled the city garrison. Zeno was induced to flee Constantinople, and Basiliscus seized the throne for himself and enraged his powerful sister by executing Patricius. But Basiliscus proved to be as hapless as emperor as he was as general. After 20 chaotic months, Zeno reentered the capital in August, 476 and deposed Basiliscus in a bloodless coup. Basiliscus and his family were exiled to Cappadocia and starved to death, fulfilling Zeno's promise not to "shed their blood." The anarchy which gripped the Eastern Empire throughout AD 475-476 prevented it from intervening in Western affairs. (P)
 SOLD at A$2000
13339
Zeno. (second reign) AD 476-491. Gold Solidus (4.5g), Constantinopolis.D N ZENO PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Zeno facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with shield, decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star.Ch EF, Fantastic example for the type.Depeyrot 108/1. RIC 910 and 929.
 SOLD at A$1250
13340
Majorian. AD 457-461. Gold Solidus (4.27g). Mediolanum (Milan) mint.D N IVLIVS M?IORI ?NVS PE ?VG, diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield decorated with Christogram / VICTORI? ?VGGG, Majorian, in military attire, standing facing, right foot on human-headed serpent, holding long cross and Victory on globe;M-D//COMOB.gVF. ex jewelry. the second example in sales archives in the past 20 years. Cf; CNG. A94, Lot 1250 Hammer US$8000 (also ex jewellery).RIC X 2639 var. (break in obv. legend); Depeyrot 24/4 var. (obv. legend); Biaggi ?.Cf; for the most recent example sold and the second in coin archives, See, NAC, A138, Lot 881, Hammer US$13250. (P)
 SOLD at A$22000
13341
Libius Severus (Severus III). AD 461-465. Gold Tremissis (1.44 g). Ravenna (or Rome) Mint.D N LIB SEVE RVS P F AVC, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Latin cross patt?e within wreath; large central jewel above; COMOB.gVF, One of the best of the handful of known examples.S. 21602; RIC X 2709 (Ravenna); Depeyrot 55/5; Lacam 67; DOCLR 897; Biaggi 2373. Cf; for the example, CNG A121, Lot1055 hammer price US$ 4125 (P)
 SOLD at A$14500
13342
Anthemius. AD 467-472. Gold Tremissis (1.42 g), Rome Mint.D N ANTHEMIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Anthemius to right. Rev. COMOB Cross within wreath. EF for the type, Very Rare and in exceptional condition for this very difficult issue. undoubtedly among the finest specimens known.S. 21627; RIC X 2849; Lacam type 2, vari?t? 3, 127; cf. Depeyrot 71/5.cf; CNG, A109, Lot 744 hammer price US$2400 (P)
 SOLD at A$3700
13343
Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Pseudo-autonomous issue Bronze AE(11.02g). 47-46 BC. Year 3 of the Caesarean Era (47/6 BC)Laureate head of Zeus right / Zeus Nikephorus seated left; headdress of Isis to inner left, (date) in exergue; all within laurel wreath.VF.McAlee 47; RPC I 4219. (P)
 SOLD at A$120
13344
Anastasius I. AD 491-518. GOLD Solidus (4.5g). Constantinople.D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG S / CONOB. Victory standing left, holding jeweled cross; star to right.MS, as struck. Wonderful bold strike on a full broad flan. Lustrous. MIBE 4; DOC 5b; Sear 3. (P)
 SOLD at A$1500
13345
Anastasius I. AD 491-518. Bronze Follis (18.16g) Constantinople mint struck 512-517AD officinae 1. Diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Large M cross above stars flanking. VF. S-19. (P)
 SOLD at A$130
13346
Justin I. AD 518-527. Bronze Follis (16.82g) Constantinople mint 3rd officinae. Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Large M cross above, mint below. VF. S-62. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13347
Justinian I. AD 525-585. Bronze Follis (19.16g) Constantinople mint RY17 (543/4AD). Helmeted & cuirassed bust facing, rev Large M officinal E (5th) mint below & date to right. VF. S-163. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13348
Justinian I. AD 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.48g), Constantinople Mint, 3rd officina (?), 527-538.D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I three-quarters facing to right, holding a spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG ?, CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long, jeweled cross in right hand and globus cruciger in left; to left field, star.EF/gVF. S.137; DOC I, 3c. MIBE 5.
 SOLD at A$950
13349
Justinian I. AD 525-565. Bronze Follis (21.57g) 34mm Cyzicus mint RY13 (543/4AD). Helmeted & cuirassed bust facing, rev Large M officinae B, mint below & date to right. VF. S-207. (P)
 AVAILABLE at A$150
13350
Justin II. AD 565-578. Bronze Follis (14.83g) Nicomedia mint RY9 (573/4AD). Nimbate figures of Justin & Sophia seated on double throne, rev Large M officinal B, mint below & date to right. VF. S-369. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13351
Tiberius II Constantine. AD 578-582. Bronze 3/4 Follis - 30 Nummi (13.39g) Constantinople mint. Crowned, draped & cuirassed bust facing, rev Large XXX mint below. VF. S-432. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13353
Michael II the Amorian with Theophilus. AD 820-829. Gold Solidus (3.70g) Syracuse mint 821-829. Crowned bust of Michael facing holding globus cruciger rev Crowned bust of Theophilus facing holding cross potent. VF. S-1646, DOC 15. (P)
 SOLD at A$750
13354
Theophilus 829-842ADBronze ½ Follis (4.92g) Constantinople mint struck 831-842AD ¾ length figure of Theophilus holding labarum & globus cruciger. Anonymous class A1. VF. S-1668. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13355
Leo VI (The Wise). AD 886-912. Bronze Follis (6.84g) Constantinople mint. Bust facing wearing crown & chlamys, holding akakia, rev Legend in 4 lines. gVF. S-1729. Scarce. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13356
Basil II with Constantine VIII. C. 1020-1028. Bronze Follis (5.54g) Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ facing rev legend in 4 lines. Anonymous class A3 VF. S-1818 (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13357
Romanus III. C. AD 1028-1034. Bronze Follis (15.42g) Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ facing rev Large cross pommee set on 3 steps, legend above & below crossbar. Anonymous class B. VF. S-1823. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13358
No Lot.
 AVAILABLE at A$0
13359
Andronicus II with Michael IX. AD 1282-1328. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (3.82g) Constantinople mint struck 1303-1320 & later. ½ length figure of Theotokos within city walls rev Christ standing facing crowning Andronicus & Michael. aVF flan crack. S-2396 (P)
 SOLD at A$350
13360
Kanishka I. India, Kushan Empire. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (8.18g). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase, with Greek inscriptions.Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / Nana, nimbate, wearing fillet and crescent, standing right, holding scepter and box; tamgha to right.VF.MK 767; ANS Kushan 403-8; Donum Burns 146-7. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13361
Bactria: Original ca 2nd Millennium BC Bactrian garment/cloak pins. A framed display of 9 diff. 6 x are in solid bronze, all with differing terminal designs; 2 x in iron with large bronze terminals of figured urn shape; a larger iron pin with a bone disc terminal inlay. In a deep set 'floating' frame display with plaque: 'Bactrian garment pins, circa 2nd millennium BC Hindu-Kush silk-route, Afghanistan'. Excavated but in surprisingly fine condition. VGC. With cert of authenticity. (P)
 AVAILABLE at A$350
13362
Kushano-Sasanian: temp Ardaxsiv-Peroz c255-310 Gold Dinar (7.76g). Imitating Kushan King Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria, early series. Vasudeva standing left, trident to left, rev Siva standing facing, behind the bull Nandi standing left. gVF/EF. Mitchiner-1263, Gobl-694 (P)
 SOLD at A$1250
13363
Kushan Empire: Kipunada. AD 330-360. Gold debased Dinar (7.77g). Reduced Kushan standard, uncertain mint. Kipunada standing facing, rev Ardoxsho seated on throne facing. (Less debased than previous lot). gVF. Mitchiner 3583, Gobl 595. (P)
 SOLD at A$675
13364
Kushan Empire: Kipunada. AD 330-360. Gold debased Dinar (7.53g). Reduced Kushan standard, uncertain mint. Kipunada standing facing, rev Ardoxsho seated on throne facing. gVF. Mitchiner 3588, Gobl 596. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
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