Roman (7) Ar Siliqua Julian II, Arles. 18mm, 1.91 g. Obverse: Bearded, pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust right DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS PF AVG, Reverse: VOT X MVLT XX in four lines within wreath. Eagle in badge at top, Mintmark PCONST 1.91 grammes, RIC 309, NVF with some scratches, Ae Antoninianus (3) Allectus (287-296AD) London. Obverse: Bust right, cuirassed and radiate, IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG, Reverse: , Providentia standing left, holding baton and cornucopiae, globe at foot, PROVID AVG, S-A across fields. Mintmark ML. RIC V-2, 35; Sear 13832. VG with much of the legend worn, Claudius II Rome mint. 269 AD. Obverse: Radiate head right, IMP CLAVDIVS AVG, Reverse: , Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. FORTVNA REDVX, Z in right field. 2.55 grammes, RIC 41;Sear 11337. Fair with much of the legend worn, Aurelian (270-275AD) Milan mint. Obverse: Radiate and cuirassed bust right, IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Reverse: , Aurelian and Severina or priest standing facing each other, each holding short sceptre, sacrificing at altar between them. PIETAS AVG, Mintmark S. 2.82 grammes, RIC 138, Cohen 170, Sear 11583v. VG with a large edge chip, Ae3 (2) Crispus (306-325AD) Obverse: Bust left holding shield and spear, Reverse: VOT X MVLT XX within wreath, in 4 lines, 2.45 grammes, VG, Valens (367-370 AD) Obverse: Bust right, diademed, draped and cuirassed, DN VALENS PF AVG, Reverse: Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, No field marks. Mintmark TESA. RIC Thessalonica 18b, Cohen 47. 2.08 grammes, VG, along with Semis Tiberius (8-10AD) Reverse: Front view of Altar of Lugdunum ROM ET AVG below, 3.19 grammes, Fair
RomanEmpire 14-Emperor Collection in silver comprising Denarius (8) and Antoninianus (6), one coin each of Vespasian, Trajan, Faustina Sr., Marcus Aurelius, Septimus Severus, Jukia Domna, Caracalla, Severus Alexander, Gordian III, Philip I, Trajan Decius, Trebonius Gallus, Valerian I, and Gallienus, Fair to Good Fine, housed in a presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity, Roman Empire 20-Emperor Collection in bronze 3rd and 4th Century comprising Ae3 and Ae4 issues one from each Emperor as follows: Galienus, Victorinus, Tetricus I, Tetricus II, Claudius II, Aurelian, Probus, Diocletian, Licinius I, Constantine I, Constantine II, Constans, Constantius II, Constantius Gallus, Julian II, Valentinian I, Valens, Gratian, Valentinian II and Theodosius I VG to Fine in a presentation box with booklet
Roman a mixed group (9) Ae1 Julian II (360-363AD) Obverse: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed, Reverse: Bull right, mintmark [-] CONS [-] unclear, Fine/VG with some pitting, Ae Antoninianus (3) Probus (279-280AD) Ticinum. Obverse: Bust right, radiate and cuirassed, IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Reverse: Probus and Concordia standing face to face clasping hands, CONCORD MILIT, mintmark PXXT, RIC 332, Cohen 138, 3.72 grammes, Fine or better with some verdigris spots on the edge, Valentinian II (378-383AD) Siscia. Obverse: Bust right, draped, pearl-diademed and cuirassed DN VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG, Reverse: Emperor standing left, holding Victory on globe, raising woman kneeling right before him, REPARATIO REIPVB Mintmark BSISC RIC IX Siscia 26b, Bold Fine, Valentinian II (375-392AD) Lugdunum, Obverse: Bust right, draped, pearl-diademed and cuirassed DN VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG, Reverse: Emperor standing left, holding Victory on globe, raising woman kneeling right before him, REPARATIO REIPVB Mintmark LVGP, RIC Lugdunum 28b 4.19 grammes, Fine, Ae20 Caracalla (198-217AD) Augusta Traiana, Obverse: Bust right, laureate, Reverse: Apollo (?) standing facing holding spear, 4.46 grammes, Fine with a dig on the portrait, Ae2 Magnentius (340-350AD) Obverse: Bust right, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed, A behind head, DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, Reverse: Emperor on horseback, galloping right, no shield, wielding spear at a bare-headed enemy half-kneeling before the horse, broken spear and shield below the horse. Star in upper right field, mintmark R Epsilon, GLORIA ROMANORVM, RIC VIII Rome 197, 5.36 grammes, Fine with green patina, Ae18 Constantius II Obverse: Bust right, draped, cuirassed and pearl-diademed, Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman, FEL TEMP REPARATIO, 1.76 grammes, Fair, Ae3 Constantius I (316-320AD) Alexandria. Obverse: Laureate head right, IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, Reverse: Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, eagle with wreath in beak at foot. wreath/H/N to right, Mintmark ALE, 3.49 grammes, Good Fine, Quadrans Claudius (41-54AD) Obverse TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG around hand holding a pair of scales, Reverse: SC PON M TR P IMP COS DESIT, much of the legend worn, 1.92 grammes, RIC 85, Cohen 71, Near Fine, cleaned
Roman Ae3 and Ae4 (21) includes Licinius I, Licinius II (2), Constantine I (11), Julian II (3), Helena, Fausta, and Romulus & Remus commemorative types (2), in mixed grades, some VF, along with two low denomination pieces 9-10mm diameter one with part legend [IOCL] visible (Diocletian?) these two possibly forgeries, in all Fine to VF
RomanDenarius Didius Julianus (March to June 193AD) Obverse: Bust right, laureate, IMP CAES M DID IVLIAN AVG, Reverse: Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia, 2.69 grammes, RIC 2, About Fine with some surface cracks. Cataloguers note: After the death of Pertinax, the army put the empire up for auction. Didius Julianus made the highest bid and was proclaimed Emperor in AD 193, but when the Senate heard of the impending arrival of Septimus Severus, elected Emperor by the legions in Pannonia, Didius was put to death after a reign of just 66 days.
Roman Ae3 and Ae4 (21) includes Licinius I, Licinius II (2), Constantine I (11), Julian II (3), Helena, Fausta, and Romulus & Remus commemorative types (2), in mixed grades, some VF, along with two low denomination pieces 9-10mm diameter one with part legend [IOCL] visible (Diocletian?) these two possibly forgeries, in low grades
Julian II. Au solidus. Antioch. C, 355-360 AD. Rev; GLORIA REPVBLICAE; Roma and Constantinopolis, with right foot on prow, enthroned, each holding scepter and supporting shield with eight-pointed star between them; SMANZ. RIC VIII 166. Scarce. 4.22g. NVF
Julian II. Ae 1. C, 360-363 AD. Rev; SECVRITAS REI PVB; Bull standing r., two stars above him, ANTB between two palms in ex.RIC 216. Nice evn black patina. 10.19g. EF
Group of mixed Romanbronze coins. C, 3rd-4th century AD. 11 x Ae ants, 3 x follis and an Ae1 of Julian. Mixed grades and identified (Italian) Fine to GVF. [15]
Group of mixed Romanbronze coins. C, 3rd-4th century AD. 11 x Ae ants, 3 x follis and an Ae1 of Julian. Mixed grades and identified (Italian) Fine to GVF. [15]
Roman collection of bronze centeniali, half centeniali, Ae 2, 3 & 4, housed in 6 plastic sleeves. Includes Constans, Magnus Maximus, Magnentius, Decentius, Julian II and Constantius II. Fine or better. (123)
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