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Lot # 556 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, 240 AD. Obv. IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG II SC. Liberalitas standing facing, head left, holding abacus and double cornucopiae. RIC IV 269. AE. 19.87 g. 30.00 mm. Impressive unusual portrait. Lovely uneven reddish brown patina, with green hues. Gently smoothed. Good VF.
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Lot # 557 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, 240 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P III COS PP SC. Gordian seated left on curule chair, holding globe and sceptre. RIC IV 294; C. 231. AE. 21.15 g. 29.50 mm. Scarce. A choice example with lovely greyish green patina. EF.
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Lot # 558 - Gordian III (238-244). AE As, Rome mint, late 240-early 243 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LAETITIA AVG N S C. Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and anchor set on ground in left hand. RIC IV 300B. AE. 21.72 g. 31.00 mm. Lovely earthy green patina. VF.
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Lot # 559 - Gordian III (238-244). AE As, Rome mint, 241-242 AD. Obv. IMP G[OR]DIANVS P[IV]S FEL [AV]G. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P III COS II P P. Gordian, in military attire, standing right, holding transverse spear in his right hand and globe in his left. RIC IV 305; C. 245. AE. 6.97 g. 22.50 mm. Enchanting greenish light blue patina. Metal flaws on obverse and minor pitting on reverse. VF.
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Lot # 560 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. [FOR]TVNA REDVX SC. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae; under seat, wheel. RIC IV 331 a; C. 99. AE. 17.18 g. 29.50 mm. A choice example with lovely green patina. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 561 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 244 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. Rev. SECVRITAS PERPETVA S C. Securitas, draped, standing left with legs cross, leaning left arm on column, and holding sceptre in right hand. RIC IV 336. AE. 15.78 g. 29.00 mm. A choice example. Lovely earthen light green-turquoise patina. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 562 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AETER SC. Victory standing left, leaning on shield and holding palm; under shield, captive. RIC IV 337a; C. 351. AE. 20.82 g. 27.00 mm. Lovely marbled emerald green patina. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 563 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AETERNA SC. Victory standing left, leaning on shield and holding palm; under shield, captive. RIC IV 338a; C. 354. AE. 20.18 g. 31.00 mm. Lovely leather patina. EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 564 - Gordian III (238-244). AE 26 mm, Dionysopolis mint, Moesia Inferior. Obv. [ΑΥΤ Κ] Μ ΑΝΤWΝΙΟⳞ ΓΟΡΔΙΑ[ΝΟⳞ] ΑΥΓ. Confronted busts of Gordian III, laureate, draped and cuirassed right, seen from rear, and Sarapis, draped left. Rev. ΔΙΟΝΥϹΟΠΟΛƐΙΤΩΝ, Ε. Coiled serpent right. RPC online 1637. AE. 12.91 g. 26.00 mm. A choice example with lovely green brownish patina. VF.
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Lot # 565 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, 245 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P II COS PP SC. Philip seated left on curule chair, holding globe and short sceptre. RIC IV 148a; C. 121. AE. 18.42 g. 30.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Impressive portrait, broad flan and superb deep green brown patina. Some smoothing on obverse, otherwise. good VF/ About EF.
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Lot # 566 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 248 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TRP V COS III PP SC. Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 153a; C. 149. AE. 17.19 g. 28.00 mm. A superb example. Bold portrait, nice glossy green brown patina, From a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 567 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, 248 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHIIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG SC. Low column, inscribed COS/III. RIC IV 162a; C. 195. AE. 23.47 g. 30.00 mm. Scarce. A handsome example, struck on a broad and thick flan, of full weight. Green brown patina. Minor traces of smoothing, otherwise. good VF. The issue commemorates the 1000th anniversary of Rome.
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Lot # 568 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PAX AETERNA. Pax running left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre. RIC IV 185a. AE. 23.54 g. 33.00 mm. Lovely leather patina. Struck on a broad flan. Traces of die slip. About EF/Good VF.
Enchanting Philip I
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Lot # 569 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 244-249. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRIT ORBIS S C. Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on left hand. RIC IV 190. AE. 19.18 g. 30.00 mm. A handsome example, with a bold portrait and lovely deep emerald green patina. From slightly worn reverse die and scratches on fields, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 570 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG SC. Victoria runnung left, holding wreath and palm. RIC IV 192a; C. 232. AE. 17.10 g. 29.50 mm. A choice example. Bold portrait, dark green patina. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 571 - Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus. Obv. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right on crescent. Rev. PVDICITIA AVG. Pudicitia, veiled, seated left, holding sceptre and drawing veil. RIC IV (Phil. I) 123 c; C. 53. AR. 3.79 g. 23.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, with underlying luster and iridescent highlights. Insignificant hairline flan crack, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 572 - Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus, 247 AD. Obv. M OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG. Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopia. RIC IV (Phil. I) 125. AR. 3.78 g. 23.25 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 573 - Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (244-249). AE As. Obv. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG S C. Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae. RIC IV (Phil. I) 203. AE. 11.95 g. 26.00 mm. Lovely green patina. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 574 - Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander (died 235 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. Diademed and draped bust. Rev. FECVND AVGVSTAE. Fecunditas standing left, holding hand over a child and holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC IV (Sev. Alex) 331; C. 5. AR. 3.20 g. 19.50 mm. Superb example, lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 575 - Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander (died 235 AD). AE As. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. [F]ELICITAS PVBL[IC]A. Felicitas staning facing leaning on column, head left, holding long caduceus. RIC IV (Sev. Alex.)677; C. 22. AE. 11.40 g. 25.00 mm. Roughness. VF.
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Lot # 576 - Philip II as Caesar (244-247). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT SC. Philip II, in military dress, standing right, holding spear and globe. RIC IV 255a; C. 55. AE. 18.03 g. 31.00 mm. Choice portrait. Lovely bright olive green - brown patina, gently smooothed. VF. With Kunst und Munzen collector label.
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Lot # 577 - Philip II (244-249). BI Tetradrachm, Antioch mint (Seleucis and Pieria). Obv. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC YΠATO Δ / ANTIOXIA / S C. Eagle standing facing on ground line. head left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. Prieur 448. BI. 11.53 g. 27.50 mm. About EF.
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Lot # 578 - Trajan Decius (249-251). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 251 AD. Obv. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Radiate head right. Rev. DACIA. Dacia standing left, holding staff sormounted by ass's head. RIC IV 12 b. AR. 3.63 g. 22.00 mm. Superb example, well centred and struck from fresh dies. EF.
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Lot # 579 - Trajan Decius (249-251). AR Antoninianus. Restitution issue struck of Titus under Trajan Decius, 250-251 AD. Obv. DIVO TITO Radiate head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO Lighted altar. RIC IV 81b. AR. 5.57 g. 21.50 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Lightly toned with golden hues. Minor green and reddish deposits. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 580 - Trajan Decius (249-251). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 249-251 AD. Obv. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DAC[IA] S C. Dacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding vertical staff with head of ass in right hand. RIC IV 112a; C. 18. AE. 16.85 g. 31.00 mm. Lovely bright green patina. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 581 - Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Trajan Decius (249-251 AD). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint. Obv. HER ETRVSCILLA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, on crescent. Rev. FECVNDITAS AVG. Fecunditas standing left, holding cornucopiae; child below her right arm, standing right at her feet. RIC IV (Decius) 55b. AR. 4.22 g. 22.00 mm. Scarce. Nice old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 582 - Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Trajan Decius (249-251 AD). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint. Obv. HER ETRVSCILLA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, on crescent. Rev. PVDICITIA AVG. Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil from face and holding sceptre. RIC IV (Decius) 59 b; C. 19. AR. 3.50 g. 22.50 mm. A choice example with bright fields. Minor metal flaw on obverse. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 583 - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (251 AD). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint. Obv. Q. HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Herennius standing left, holding wand and spear. RIC IV 147c; C. 26. AR. 4.21 g. 22.50 mm. Scarce. Sharply struck on a broad flan, brilliant and superb. EF.
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Lot # 584 - Volusian (251-253). AE Sestertius, early 253 AD. Obv. IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG SC. Concordia standing left, holding patera and double cornucopiae. RIC IV 249a. AE. 21.66 g. 30.00 mm. R. Rare and nice; olive green patina, rough surfaces. About VF.
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Lot # 585 - Salonina, wife of Gallienus (died 268). BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, RY 14 (266/7 AD). Obv. Draped bust right, wearing stephane. Rev. Elpis standing to left, holding flower and raising hem of dress, palm in front; LIΔ right. K&G 91.45; Dattari 5333. BI. 7.50 g. 23.00 mm. Lovely brown patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 586 - Postumus (259-268). AR Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint, 260 AD. Obv. IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P COS II P P. Emperor in military dress standing left, holding globe and spear. RIC V 54; C. 243. AR. 2.63 g. 22.50 mm. A choice example with light patina and reddish deposits. EF.
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Lot # 587 - Postumus (259-268). AR Antoninianus, Treveri mint. Obv. IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. MONETA AVG. Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC V 75; C. 199. AR. 3.68 g. 23.00 mm. Sound metal. A choice example, struck on a broad flan. Worn reverse die and hair-line flan crack, otherwise. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 588 - Postumus (259-268). AR Antoninianus. Lugdunum mint. Obv. IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG. Victoria running left, holding wreath and palm; to left, captive seated. RIC V 89. AR. 2.98 g. 21.00 mm. Nice example; lightly toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 589 - Postumus (259-268). AE 'Double Sestertius', Trier mint, 261 AD. Obv. IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS AVG. Jupiter to left, holding eagle in left and thunderbolt in right hand. Bastien p. 199, 289. AE. 18.34 g. 31.00 mm. R. Rare, Bastien lists just three specimens. Attractive portrait and lovely glossy deep olive green patina. Minor metal flaw on obverse, otherwise. VF/F. Comments.
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Lot # 590 - Tetricus I (270-273). AE Barbaric imitation. Obv. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. Fortuna facing, head right, with cornucopiae and rudder. AE. 1.69 g. 16.00 mm. About EF.
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Lot # 591 - Tetricus II as Caesar (270-273). AE Barbaric imitation. Obv. [---] PV TETP [---]. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. [P] IETAS AVGVSTO. Pontifical implements variously arranged. Cf. RIC V 258; Cf. C. 56. AE. 2.33 g. 18.00 mm. Lovely leather patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 592 - Quintillus (270 AD). BI Antoninianus, Mediolanum mint. Obv. IMP QVINTILLVS AVG. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. CONCORD EXER. Concordia standing facing, head left, holding standard and cornucopiae. T in exergue. RIC V 47; C. 12. BI. 3.73 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare. Bold portrait, nice deep brown patina. About EF.
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Lot # 593 - Tacitus (275-276). BI Antoninianus. Ticinum mint, 276 AD. Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG COS III. Radiate and mantled bust left; holding eagle tipped sceptre and mappa. Rev. PROVIDE AVG. Providentia standing left, holding globe and sceptre; in exergue, Q. RIC V 120 var. (bust; PROVID; exergue); C. 92 var. (PROVID; exergue) (Fr 30). BI. 3.88 g. 26.50 mm. RRR. Very rare issue, dated with Consulate's year. Dark brown patina. VF.
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Lot # 594 - Tacitus (275-276). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint. Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. MARTI PACIF. Mars, walking left, holding olive-branch, spear and shield, in exergue, S. RIC IV 145; C. 60. BI. 3.77 g. 22.50 mm. Superb example. Lovely toned, with golden hues. EF.
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Lot # 595 - Tacitus (275-276). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint, c. 276 AD. Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRIT PERP. Securitas standing left; resting arm on column and raising right hand; in exergue, U. RIC V 163; C. 131. BI. 5.00 g. 23.50 mm. Super example with traces of silvering. EF.
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Lot # 596 - Tacitus (275-276). AE Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, RY 1 (275/6 AD). Obv. Α Κ K[Λ] TAKITOC CEB. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Elpis advancing left, holding flower and skirt; ETOVC-A across fields. Dattari (Savio) 5516. AE. 8.76 g. 20.50 mm. Lovely brown patina. Metal flaw on obverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 597 - Florian (276 AD). BI Antoninianus, Rome mint. Obv. IMP C FLORIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FIDES MILIT / XXIЄ. Fides standing left, holding sceptre in right hand and transverse standard in left. RIC V 30; C. 25. BI. 3.49 g. 23.00 mm. A superb example. Lovely brilliant warm brown patina, with silvery and reddish highlights. EF.
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Lot # 598 - Florianus (276 AD). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint, c. 276 AD. Obv. IMP C AN FLORIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. [P]RINCIPI IVVENTVT. Florian standing left holding globe and spear; in exergue, PT. RIC V 81. BI. 3.27 g. 22.00 mm. A choice example with traces of silvering. Good VF.
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Lot # 599 - Probus (276-282). BI Antoninianus. Rome mint. 6th officina. 3rd emission, 278 AD. Obv. IMP PROBVS AVG. Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with five rows of pellets. Rev. ADVENTVS AVG. Probus riding horse left, holding scepter and raising hand; to left, bound captive seated left; in exergue, R (star) ς. RIC V 157. BI. 4.17 g. 23.00 mm. Traces of silvering. Minor area of flat strike on reverse. EF.
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Lot # 600 - Probus (276-282). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint. Obv. VIRTVS PROBI AVG. Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. Rev. CONSERVAT AVG. Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. RIC V 351. BI. 3.86 g. 24.00 mm. A choice example with traces of silvering. EF.
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Lot # 601 - Probus (276-282). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint. Obv. VIRTVS PROBI INVICTI AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. Rev. VIRTVS AVG. Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy; in exergue, PXXT. RIC V 431; C. 809. BI. 3.26 g. 23.00 mm. Scarce. Lovely brown patina with minor green deposits. Minor areas of flat strike. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 602 - Probus (276-282). BI Antoninianus, Siscia mint. Obv. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust left, with spear and shield. Rev. CONCORD MILIT. Emperor standing right, clasping hand of Concordia; between them, P; in exergue, XXI. RIC V 651; C. 137. BI. 3.74 g. 21.50 mm. Lovely dark patina. EF.
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Lot # 603 - Probus (276-282). BI Antoninianus, Siscia mint. Obv. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG,. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI. Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand; in left field, p; in exergue, XXI. RIC V 713 (var.). BI. 3.57 g. 22.00 mm. Scarce. Variety in the legend on obverse. Virtually as struck. Lovely minor reddish deposits on reverse. Good EF.
Impressive Diocletian
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Lot # 604 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Follis, Heraclea. Obv. IMP CC VAL DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius, standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. In exergue, HTΓ. RIC VI 12a. AE. 10.69 g. 28.00 mm. A superb example, almost fully silvered. Oustanding portrait. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 605 - Carausius (287-293). BI Antoninianus, Camulodunum mint. Obv. IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PAX AVG. Pax standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre. RIC V 879. BI. 3.98 g. 22.00 mm. Attractive portrait. Lovely glossy deep-green patina. About EF.
Domitius Domitianus' Follis
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Lot # 606 - Domitius Domitianus (Usurper, 297-298). AE Follis, Alexandria mint. Obv. IIMP CL DOMITIVS DOMITIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI. Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; at feet, eagle standing left, head right; in right field, B; in exergue, ALE. RIC VI 19. AE. 9.71 g. 27.00 mm. RR. Very rare and seldom offered. Deep green brown patina. Somewhat pitted on obverse, otherwise. about VF/VF. The personal history of Domitius Domitianus and the circumstances of his usurpation in Egypt remain obscure. All that is known for certain is that early in the Tetrarchy, Egypt elevated its own emperor, perhaps spurred by Roman military setbacks against Persia in AD 296. Historical records name the leader of the revolt as a certain Achilleus, but it is uncertain whether this rebel is one in the same as Domitianus, or a supporter of his. In addition to billon folles such as this example on the regular imperial denominational system, Domitianus also struck coins on the old Egyptian standard, all of them dated 'Year Two,' suggesting the revolt lasted longer than a year. Diocletian undertook to crush the rebellion in mid-AD 297 and invaded Alexandria after a bitter siege. The fates of Domitianus and his alter-ego or backer Achilleus are unknown, but no doubt unpleasant. (CNG inventory 515560 note).
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Lot # 607 - Maximian (286-310). AE Follis, Rome mint, summer 307 AD. Obv. IMP C MAXIMIANVS PF AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. CONSERVATORES VRB SVAE. Hexastyle temple containing Roma seated left, holding sceptre and globe; in exergue R*S. RIC VI Rome 194b. AE. 6.37 g. 25.00 mm. Scarce. Superb example with dark patina and traces of silvering. EF.
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Lot # 608 - Constantius I Chlorus as Caesar (293-305). AR Argenteus, Rome mint, C. AD 294. Obv. CONSTANTIVS CAES. Laureate head right. Rev. VICTORI-A SARMAT. The four princes over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets; in exergue, Z. RIC VI 38 a (R2). AR. 3.40 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Rare. Cleaning marks. Sharply struck in high relief and superb. Lovely brilliant old cabinet tone. About EF.
The Persecution Of The Christians
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Lot # 609 - Maximinus II Daia (309-313). AE Follis, mint of Nicomedia, c. 310-313 AD. Obv. DEAE SANC CERERI. Veiled and draped bust of Ceres left, holding grain ear and poppy in raised right hand. Rev. GEN CIVI T NICOM. Fortuna Redux standing facing, head left, holding in right hand rudder set on ground and cradling cornucopia in left arm; in exergue, OPA. Van Heesch, Last 1. AE. 1.49 g. 15.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Lovely dark patina with minor earthy deposits. About VF. A little-known page of late ancient Roman history concerns the last persecutions of Christians, when they were still a religious minority. We often talk about the 'Diocletian persecutions', when in reality the Augustus Maximus didn't have an active role (while he did against the Manichaeans), unlike Galerius who saw himself as the promoter of a persecutory campaign in 302-303 in the East of the Empire. The persecutions of 310-313 were instead the fruit of a popular uprising under Maximinus Daia, by then Augustus in the East. According to Eusebius of Caesarea he would have collected the requests presented by the delegations of the cities of Nicomedia, Alexandria and Antioch (Euseb. Hist. eccl. 9), which considered unacceptable that Christians were allowed to live with them (the edict of tolerance passed shortly before prevented the prosecution of religious minorities). These requests were certainly driven by the fear that Christians could supplant the pagan divinities, on whose cult part of the economy of those cities was based. On the obverse of this coin the goddess Ceres is represented, while on the obverse there is the goddess Fortuna with the legend that recalls the Genius of the city of Nicomedia, still deeply pagan and determined to defend its roots.
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Lot # 610 - Maxentius (306-312). AE Follis, Aquileia mint, 307 AD. Obv. IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. CONSERV - VRB SVAE. Roma, draped, seated left on shield, in tetrastyle temple, giving globe to Maxentius with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; Maxentius, draped, cuirassed, standing right; between them, seated captive; as acroteria, Victory; in pediment, wolf and twins; in exergue, AQP. RIC VI Aquileia 113. AE. 7.08 g. 26.00 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. Minor die compression. Good EF.
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Lot # 611 - Maxentius (306-312). AE Follis, Carthago mint, summer 307 AD. Obv. IMP MAXENTIVS PF AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. CONSERVATORES KART SVAE. Carthago standing facing, head left, holding up fruits in both hands, in hexastyle temple; in exergue, PKB. RIC VI Carthago 60. AE. 6.93 g. 25.50 mm. Virtually as struck. Light traces of silvering. EF.
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Lot # 612 - Divus Romulus, son of Maxentius (died 309 AD). AE Quarter of Follis. Rome mint, 310 AD. Obv. DIVO ROMVLO NV BIS CONS. Bare head right. Rev. AETERNAE MEMORIAE. Domed shrine with door ajar; RQ In exergue. RIC VI 239. AE. 2.06 g. 17.50 mm. R. Lovely green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 613 - Licinius II Caesar (317-324). AE Follis, Heraclea mint, c. 320 AD. Obv. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C. Laureate and draped bust right, holding sceptre and mappa. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE AVGG. Camp gate with three turrets; in right field, Δ; in exergue, SMHΓ. RIC VII 49. AE. 3.55 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Good VF.
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Lot # 614 - Licinius II (317-324). AE Follis, Siscia mint. Obv. IMP LI-CINIVS AVG. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS EXERCIT. Standard inscribed VOT/XX, two captives. S in left field; E / HL ligate in right field; in exergue, [-]SIS and crescent. RIC VII 129 (R5-R1). AE. 2.94 g. 19.50 mm. RR. Rare and choice example with attractive brown patina. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 615 - Constantine I (307-337). AE Follis. Londinium mint, struk 310-312 AD. Obv. CONSTANTINVS P AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. COMITI AVGG NN. Sol standing left, holding globe and whip; star to right; in exergue, PLN. RIC VI 153. AE. 4.37 g. 24.50 mm. Good VF.

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