Web Auction 92 - Greek, Roman, Byzantine Coins and Numismatic Literature

Volusian (251-253), Sestertius, Rome, AD 251-253. AE (g 26,49; mm 31; h 12). IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated l., holding patera and double cornucopiae; in ex., S - C. RIC 250a; C 26. Green patina, good very fine

Volusian (251-253), Province of Dacia. AE (g 9,89; mm 25; h 6), year 5 (AD 249/250). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from behind; Rv. Dacia standing l., holding branch and sceptre, emblems of legions V (eagle) and XIII (lion) at her feet to the l. and r. RPC IX 110; AMNG 54. Green patina, near very fine

Aemilian (AD 253), Antoninianus, Rome. AE (g 2,93; mm 26; h 12). IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. ROMAE AETERN, oma standing l., holding phoenix on globe and sceptre; behind, shield to r. RIC 9; RSC 41. Near extremely fine

Valerian I (253-260), Antoninianus, Antioch, 254-5. AR (g 3,98; mm 21; h 7). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. R/ Diana standing r., crescent on shoulder and cloak flowing behind, holding torch in both hands. RIC 213 (Viminacium); RSC 61. Very fine

Gallienus (253-268), Denarius, Rome, AD 265. AE (g 2,29; mm 15; h 7). IMP GALLIENVS AVG, Laureate head r., Rv. VICTO[…], Victory standing l., holding wreath and palm. RIC 361. Very fine

Gallienus (253-268), Pontus, Sebastopolis. AE (g 14,80; mm 29; h 1), year 266 (AD 263/4). AYT KAI ΠO ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rv., CEBACTO[ΠO HPAKΛEOΠO], Tetrastyle temple containing statue of Herakles, standing facing, holding club and lion skin; ET ςIC (date) below. Amandry & Remy 59; RG -. Very rare, green patina, very fine

Divus Valerian II (died AD 258), Antoninianus, Colonia Agrippinensis, 258-9. AR (g 3,10; mm 21,5; h 10). DIVO VAL[ERIA]NO CAES, Radiate and draped bust r.; Rv. CONSECR[ATI]O, Valerian, holding sceptre, astride eagle flying r. RIC 9; RSC 5. Dark patina, very fine

Macrianus (Usurper, 260-261), Antoninianus, Antioch (g 4,00; mm 22; h 12). IMP C F VL MACRIANVS P F AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. AEQVTAS AVGG, Aequitas standing facing, head l., holding scales and cornucopia. field. RIC 5; RSC 1 var. (rev. legend). Near very fine

Postumus (260-269), Antoninianus, Treveri, AD 262. AR (g 3,50; mm 21; h 1). IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. HERC PACIFERO, Hercules standing l., holding club and lion’s skin in l. hand and olive branch in r. hand. RIC 67; RSC 101a. Flan-crack, good very fine

Postumus (260-269), Antoninianus, Mediolanum, AD 267. AE (g 5,01; mm 20; h 6). IMP POSTVMVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. [FIDES A]EQVIT, Fides seated l., holding patera and standard. RIC 376. Very fine

Claudius II (268-270), Antoninianus, Mediolanum, AD 269. AE (g 4,53; mm 19; h 6). IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. R/ VIRTVS AVG, Mars advancing r., holding trophy with l. hand and transverse spear with r.; P. RIC 172. Good very fine

Victorinus (269-271), Antoninianus, Colonia Agrippinensis, AD 271. AE (g 3,04; mm 18; h 6). IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, Radiate head r.; Rv. PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing facing, head l., holding baton and cornucopia; globe at feet to l. RIC 61. Very fine

Victorinus (269-271), Antoninianus, Treveri, late AD 269 (g 3,51; mm 19,5; h 12). IMP C PI AV VICTORINVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing facing, holding two signa. RIC 109. Very fine

Aurelian (270-275), Aureus, Mediolanum, 271-2. AV (g 3.45g, mm 20.5, h 12). IMP C L DOM AURELIANVS P F AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. VIRTVS AVG, Mars advancing r., holding transverse spear in r. hand and trophy in l.; at feet to r., captive seated r. RIC 182. Bent flan, otherwise Good very fine

Aurelian (270-275), Antoninianus, Siscia, 271-2 (g 3,95; mm 23; h 12). IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. IOVI CONSER, Aurelian receiving globe from Jupiter; *[…]. RIC 225. Good very fine

Aurelian with Vabalathus (270-275), Antoninianus, Antioch, 270-2. BI (g 2,57; mm 20; h 12). IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian r.; E below, Rv. VABALATHVS VCRIM DR, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus r. RIC 381. Green patina, very fine

Tetricus I (271-274), Antoninianus, Colonia Agrippinensis (g 2,59; mm 19; h 6). IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. R/ CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing l., holding patera and cornucopia. RIC 62. Very fine

Tacitus (275-276), Antoninianus, Rome, AD 275. AR (g 3,60; mm 21; h 6). IMP C M C L TACITVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing l. holding baton over globe at foot l. and cornucopiae; XXIA in exergue. RIC 92. Dark patina, small flan-crack, good very fine

Probus (276-282), Antoninianus, Siscia, AD 277 (g 3,96; mm 22; h 11). IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. PROVIDE AVG, Providentia standing l., holding globe and sceptre; -/ς//XXI. RIC V 716 var. (bust type). Silvered, good very fine

Probus (276-282). Antoninianus, Siscia, c. AD 277 (g 4,09; mm 21,5; h 6). IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust l., holding spear over shoulder and shield; Rv. VICTORIAE AVG, Two Victories standing face to face, clasping hands before palm-tree; KAQ. RIC 800. Rare, about extremely fine

Probus (276-282), Antoninianus, Siscia (g 4,29; mm 21; h 6). IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust l., wearing trabea and holding eagle-tipped sceptre; Rv. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Mars advancing r., holding spear and trophy over shoulder; XXIII. RIC 812. Good very fine

Numerian (283-284), Antoninianus, Ticinum, AD 283 (g 3,52; mm 23,5; h 6). IMP NVMERIANVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. PROVIDENT AVGG, Providentia standing l., holding cornucopia and grain ears over modius to l.; VIXXI. RIC 447. Good very fine

Divus Nigrinian (died c. AD 284). Antoninianus (g 2.82, mm 19, h 4). Rome, struck under of Carinus, November AD 284. DIVO NIGRINIANO, Radiate head r., Rv. CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing facing, head l., with wings spread; KAA. RIC 472. Very fine

Julian of Pannonia (Usurper, 284-285), Antoninianus, Siscia, December AD 284. AE (g 2,56; mm 24; h 1). IMP C M AVR IVLIANVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PANNONIAE AVG, The two Pannoniae standing facing, each with heads turned outward and l. arm outstretched, that on the l. holding signum; S//XXIΓ. RIC 4. Very fine

Diocletian (284-305). Quinarius, Rome, AD 285. AE (g 2,14; mm 15; h 11). IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Laureate and draped bust r., Rv. IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG, Jupiter standing l., holding thunderbolt and sceptre; Δ in exergue. RIC 194. Near very fine

Diocletian (284-305), Argenteus, Rome, ca. AD 294. AR (g 2,81; mm 19; h 11). DIOCLETI-ANVS AVG, Laureate head r., Rv. VICTORI-A SARMAT, Four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets. RIC 19a; RSC 488e. Toned, extremely fine

Diocletian (284-305), Argenteus, Ticinum, c. AD 295. AR (g 3,41; mm 19; h 6). DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Laureate head r.; Rv. VICTORIA SARMAT, Tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets. RIC VI 16a; RSC 488d. Good very fine

Diocletian (284-305), Argenteus, Serdica, c. 303/4-305. AR (g 3,51; mm 20; h 12). DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Laureate head r.; Rv. VIRTVS MILITVM, Three-turreted camp gate; no doors; • SM • SDB •. RIC VI 1a; RSC 520b. About extremely fine

Diocletian (284-305), Follis, Antioch. AE (g 14,80; mm 28; h 12). IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, Laureate head r.; Rv. VICTORIA ROMANORVM, Emperor standing facing, head r., holding labarum and victory on globe; ANTΓ. RIC -. Extremely Rare, this rev. type usually found on Jovian bronze issues. Brown patina, good very fine

Carausius (286-293), Antoninianus, Londinium (g 3,47; mm 22; h 6). IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. PAX AVG, Pax standing l., holding olive branch and sceptre; F-O//ML. RIC V 101. About extremely fine

Maximianus (286-310), Small Medal, Rome (?), AD 286-310; AE (g 2,81; mm 19; h 7); Laureate, draped and cuirassed
bust facing, Rv. Elephant walking l., guided by rider with goad. RIC V.2 -; C 147/13 (?); Gnecchi III, n. 36 (? - from d'Ennery).
Apparently unique. Brownish patina from a renaissance collection, good very fine.

Maximianus (286-310), Argenteus, Rome, AD 300. AR (g 3,14; mm 17,5; h 6). MAXIMIA-NVS CAES, Laureate head r.; Rv. XC/VI in wreath. RIC VI 15b (Carthage); RSC 698a. Very fine

Maximianus (First reign, 286-305), Argenteus, Siscia, AD 294. AR (g 3,30; mm 19; h 6). MAXIMIANVS AVG, Laureate head r.; Rv. VICTORIA SARMAT, The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with eight turrets. RIC 34b; RSC 550b. Toned, extremely fine

Maximianus (First reign, 286-305), Argenteus, Siscia, AD 294. AR (g 2,40; mm 17; h 11). MAXIMIANVS AVG, Laureate head r.; Rv. VICTORIA SARMAT, The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with eight turrets. RIC 34b; RSC 550b. Near extremely fine

Maximianus (286-310), Argenteus, Siscia, ca. AD 294-295. AR (g 3,41; mm 18; h 12). MAXIMIA - NVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. VIRTVS M - ILITVM, eight-turreted camp gate in front of which the four tetrarchs swear over tripod. RIC 46b. Cabinet tone, minor cleaning marks, extremely fine.

Allectus (293-296), Antoninianus, Londinium (g 4,60; mm 22; h 12). IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. PAX AVG, Pax standing l., holding olive branch and sceptre; S-A//ML. RIC 33. Green patina, good very fine

Allectus (293-296), Quinarius, ‘C’ mint (g 2,60; mm 19,5; h 6). IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. VIRTVS AVG, Galley l.; QC. RIC 129. Good very fine

Constantius I (Caesar, 293-305), Argenteus, Rome. AR (g 3,58; mm 19; h 6). CONSTANTIVS NOB C, Laureate head r.; Rv. VIRTVS MILITVM, The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets; Z. RIC 38a; RSC 286†d. Near extremely fine

Divus Galerius (died AD 309), Follis struck under Licinius I, Thessalonica, after AD 311. AE (g 5,38; mm 24; h 5). DIVO MAXIMIANO, veiled bust r., Rv. MEM DIVI M - AXIMIANI, eagle surmounting domed-shrine with closed doors; on r., B; in ex. SM TS. RIC 48; C 395. Very rare. Traces of silvering, extremely fine.

Galeria Valeria (Augusta, 293(?)-311), Follis, Antioch, 310-1. AE (g 7,36; mm 22; h 11). GAL VALERIA AVG, Diademed and draped bust r., Rv. VENERI VICTRICI, Venus standing facing, head l., lifting dress and holding apple; crescent/H//ANT. RIC 151. Extremely fine

Severus II (Caesar, 305-306), Follis, Ticinum. AE (g 9.15; mm 28; h 6). SEVERVS NOB CAESAR, Laureate head r.; Rv. VIRTVS AVG CET CAESS NN, Virtus walking r., holding spear and trophy over shoulder; ST. RIC 58a. Near extremely fine

Severus II (Caesar, 305-306), Radiate Fraction, Alexandria(?). AE (g 2,81; mm 20; h 11). IMP C SEVERVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. CONCORDIA MILITVM, Laureate emperor standing r., receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing l., holding sceptre; Γ//[…]. Cf. RIC 60a. Brown patina, very fine

Divus Romulus (son of Maxentius, died AD 309, Follis, Rome, 310-1. AE (g 7,95; mm 24; h 5). IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO ROMVLO N V FILIO, Bare head r., Rv. AETERNAE MEMORIAE, Domed, hexastyle temple with open door, eagle above; REP. RIC 256. Good very fine

Constantine I (307/310-337), Follis, Londinium, 314-5. AE (g 3,74; mm 20; h 6). IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. ADVENTVS AVG N, Emperor on horseback l., raising r. hand, holding spear; S-F//MLL. RIC 21 (R4). Rare, very fine

Maximinus II Daia (309-313), Denarius, Treveri, AD 313. BI (g 2,49; mm 19; h 6). IMP MAXI - MINVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust l., holding a globe with and raising hand, Rv. SOLI INVIC - TO COMITI, Sol driving facing quadriga, raising hand and holding whip; in ex. PTR. RIC 826. Very rare, traces of silvering, extremely fine.

Maximinus II Daia (310-313), Follis, Antioch, AD 310. AE (g 6,28; mm 20; h 11). IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, Laureate head r.; Rv. SOLE INVICTO, Sol in galloping quadriga l., raising hand and holding globe; I//ANT. RIC 142. Good fine - near very fine

Crispus (Caesar, 316-326), Follis, Thessalonica, c. AD 320. AE (g 2,82; mm 17,5; h 4). D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. VOT V MVLT X CAESS TS•Є• in four lines within wreath. RIC VII 38. Scarce, good very fine

Fausta (Augusta, 324-326), Follis, Thessalonica, 318-9. AE (g 2,39; mm 18; h 12). FAVS-TA N F, Draped bust r., Rv. Eight-rayed star within wreath. RIC 51. Very fine