Auction 347 – RES PVBLICA, IMPERIVM, BYZANTIVM A Selected Collection of Roman Republican, Imperial and Byzantine Coins

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Auction 347 – RES PVBLICA, IMPERIVM, BYZANTIVM A Selected Collection of Roman Republican, Imperial and Byzantine Coins

Tuesday 8 July 2025 hours 16:30 (UTC +01:00)
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  • Julia Mamaea, Sestertius struck under Severus Alexander, Rome, 228; Æ (22,80 g; 30,6 mm; 12 h)
    Lot 361

    VLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA Diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea to r.; Rv. FELICITAS PVBLICA / S C Felicitas standing front, head to l., legs crossed, holding a caduceus in her r. hand and leaning on column with her l. elbow. RIC 676; Cohen 21. Lovely blue-green patina. About extremely fine.

  • Julia Mamaea, Sestertius struck under Severus Alexander, Rome, c. 232; Æ (19,89 g; 30,4 mm; 6 h)
    Lot 362

    IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA Diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea to r.; Rv. FECVNDITAS AVGVSTAE / S - C Fecunditas standing front, head to l., holding cornucopiae in her l. hand and extending her r. hand toward child standing right and raising arms toward her. RIC 668; Cohen 8. Reddish brown patina. Near extremely fine.

  • Maximinus I (235-238), Denarius, Rome, 237; AR (2,82 g; 19,4 mm; 12 h)
    Lot 363

    MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus to r.; Rv. P M TR P III COS P P Maximinus, in military dress, standing l. between two standards, raising his r. hand in salute and holding spear in his l. RIC 5; Cohen 64. Good extremely fine.

  • Maximinus I (235-238), Sestertius, Rome, 236-238; Æ (20 g; 31 mm; 11 h)
    Lot 364

    MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. PAX AVGVSTI Pax standing l., holding branch and transverse sceptre; S – C across fields. RIC 81; Cohen 38. Appealing green patina with some red spots. Elegant portrait. About extremely fine.

  • Maximinus I (235-238), Sestertius, Rome, 236-237; Æ (20,85 g; 30 mm; 11 h)
    Lot 365

    MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. SALVS AVGVSTI Salus seated l. on throne, feeding snake rising from altar; in exergue, S C. RIC 85; Cohen 92; Banti 24. Attractive reddish brown patina; untouched. Superb portrait of refined style. Good extremely fine / extremely fine.

    Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 - IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 379.

  • Diva Paulina (died before 235), Denarius struck under Maximinus I, Rome, 236; AR (2,76 g; 19,7 mm; 5 h)
    Lot 366

    DIVA PAVLINA Veiled and draped bust of Diva Paulina to r.; Rv. CONSECRATIO Diva Paulina, raising her r. hand and holding long sceptre in her l., reclining l. on peacock flying to r. RIC 2; Cohen 2. Lustrous; elegant portrait. Good extremely fine.

  • Maximus as Caesar, Denarius struck under Maximinus I, Rome, c. 236-238; AR (3,29 g; 20 mm; 12 h)
    Lot 367

    MAXIMVS CAES GERM Bare-headed and draped bust of Maximus to r.; Rv. PIETAS AVG Lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and sprinkler. RIC 2; Cohen 3. Good extremely fine.

  • Maximus as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Maximinus I, Rome, 236-237; Æ (18,70 g; 29,6 mm; 12 h)
    Lot 368

    MAXIMVS CAES GERM Bare-headed and draped bust to r.; Rv. PIETAS AVG Priestly emblems: lituus, knife, patera, jug, simpulum and sprinkler; S – C in exergue. RIC 11; Cohen 7.  Untouched light green patina. Near extremely fine.

  • Pupienus (238), Sestertius, Rome, c. April - June 238; Æ (19,15 g; 30 mm; 12 h)
    Lot 369

    IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCORDIA AVGG Concordia seated l., holding patera and double cornucopia; in ex. S C. RIC 20; Cohen 7. Rare. Untouched glossy, dark green patina; bold portrait; good extremely fine / extremely fine.

    Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 386.

  • Balbinus (238), Antoninianus, Rome, c. April-June 238; AR (4,09 g; 21,9 mm; 6 h)
    Lot 370

    IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Balbinus to r.; Rv. FIDES MVTVA AVGG Clasped right hands. RIC 11; Cohen 6. Extremely fine.

  • Balbinus (238), Denarius, Rome, c. April - June 238; AR (2,92 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
    Lot 371

    IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Balbinus to r.; Rv. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM Providentia standing front, head to l., holding wand over globe in her r. hand and cornucopia in her l. RIC 7; Cohen 23. Near FDC.

  • Balbinus (238), Denarius, Rome, c. April - June 238; AR (3,43 g; 20,4 mm; 6 h)
    Lot 372

    IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Balbinus r.; Rv. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM Providentia draped, standing facing, head turned to l., holding wand in the r. hand over globe at her feet to l. and cornucopia on her l. arm. RIC 7; Cohen 23. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.

  • Balbinus (238), Sestertius, Rome, c. April - June 238; Æ (g 18,26; mm 30)
    Lot 373

    IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR - P COS II P P Emperor standing l., holding branch and parazonium; in field, S - C. RIC 16; Cohen 21. Rare. Dark green patina with reddish hues; extremely fine / good very fine.

    Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro AUction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 389.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, 239; Æ (18,90 g; 30,2 mm; 12 h)
    Lot 374

    IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. CONCORDIA AVG / S – C. Concordia, draped, seated l. on throne, holding patera in extended r. hand and double cornucopia in l. hand. RIC 268; Cohen 51. Light green patina. Gently cleaned. Extremely fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Aureus, Rome, 241; AV (4,76 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
    Lot 375

    IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian III r.; Rv. DIANA LVCIFERA Diana advancing l., holding long torch. RIC 121; Cohen 68; Calicó 3191. Rare. A superb, fully lustrous specimen. Near FDC.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Antoninianus, Rome, 241-243; AR (4,25 g; 22,2 mm; 1 h)
    Lot 376

    IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to r.; Rv. IOVI STATORI Jupiter standing front, head to r., holding sceptre in his r. hand and thunderbolt in his l. RIC 84; Cohen 109. Good extremely fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, 241-243; Æ (16,25 g; 31 mm; 12 h)
    Lot 377

    IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. IOVI STATORI Jupiter standing front, head r., holding sceptre in r. hand, cradling thunderbolt in left arm; S – C across fields. RIC 298a; Cohen 111. Lovely green patina. Extremely fine / near extremely fine.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, 241; Æ (24,47 g; 32,2 mm; 12 h)
    Lot 378

    IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to r.; Rv. SECVRITAS AVG Securitas seated to l., holding sceptre; SC in exergue. RIC 311a; Cohen 333. Lovely brown patina. Good extremely fine. Refined portrait.

  • Gordian III (238-244), Small Medallion
    Lot 379

    IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FELIX AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to l.; Rv. TRAIECTVS AVG Galley Galley r. with pilot, five oarsmen and four soldiers, two carrying insignia, the others armed with lances and shields; behind, a banner. Gnecchi 61 (pl. 153 n. 13); Cohen 344. R4. Dark brown patina. Traces of old cleaning. About extremely fine.

  • Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, 246; Æ (19,07 g; 29,5 mm; 11 h)
    Lot 380

    IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to r.; Rv. ANNONA AVG / S - C Annona standing l., holding grains ears in r. hand and cornucopia in l.; to l., modius filled with grain ears. RIC 168a; Cohen 26. Light green patina; gently cleaned. Extremely fine.

  • Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, 247-249; Æ (g 18,95; mm 30,5; 6 h)
    Lot 381

    IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; Rv. LIBERALITAS AVGG II Liberalitas standing l., holding abacus and cornucopia; S – C across fields. RIC 180a; Cohen 88. Appealing brown patina with green hues. Extremely fine.

  • Philip I (244-249), Antoninianus, Rome, 248; AR (2,91 g; 21,7 mm; 1 h)
    Lot 382

    IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to r.; Rv. P M TR P V COS III P P Mars standing front, head to l., holding branch in his r. hand and resting l. hand on shield set on ground, spear leaning against his l. arm; in field to left, A. RIC 7; Cohen 145. Extremely fine.

  • Otacilia Severa, Sestertius struck under Philip I, Rome, 244-249; Æ (20,77 g; 29 mm; 12 h)
    Lot 383

    MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG Diademed and draped bust r., Rv. PVDICITIA AVG Pudicitia seated l., holding sceptre and drawing veil from head; in ex. S C. RIC 209a; Cohen 55. Untouched brownish patina with red hues; expressive portrait; extremely fine.

    Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 413.

  • Otacilia Severa, Antoninianus struck under Philip I, Rome, 247; AR (3,56 g; 22,9 mm; 12 h)
    Lot 384

    M OTACIL SEVERA AVG Draped bust of Otacilia Severa to r. wearing stephane, set on crescent; Rv. CONCORDIA AVGG Concordia seated l. on throne with a back, holding patera and double cornucopia. RIC IV 125c; Cohen 4. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.

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Auction 347 – RES PVBLICA, IMPERIVM, BYZANTIVM A Selected Collection of Roman Republican, Imperial and Byzantine Coins


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  • 8 July 2025 hours 16:30 1st Part (1 - 171)
  • 9 July 2025 hours 15:30 2nd Part (172 - 547)

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