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Superb Faustina Sestertius
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Lot # 481 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161-164. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. FECVND AVGVSTAE SC. Fecunditas standing left, holding an infant on each arm; to either side below, two children. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1635. AE. 24.66 g. 33.50 mm. Lovely olive green patina. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 482 - Faustina II (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius, AD 161-164. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right. Rev. FECVNDITAS SC. Fecunditas standing ledt, holding child and sceptre. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1638. AE. 20.51 g. 31.00 mm. Lovely glossy olive-green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 483 - Commodus (177-192). AE Sestertius. Struck AD 184-185. Obv. M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS BRIT. Laureate head right. Rev. VOTA SVSCEP DECEN P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII PP SC. Commodus standing left, sacrificing over lighted tripod. RIC III 441. AE. 22.00 g. 31.50 mm. Attractive portrait. Nice green brown patina. Good VF.
Choice Commodus of Nicopolis
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Lot # 484 - Commodus (177-192). AE 28 mm, Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior). Caecilius Servilianus, hegemon. Struck AD 189-190. Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ MΑΡ ΑΥΡΗ:• ΚΟΜΟΔΟC. Laureate head right. Rev. ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟ ΠΡΟC Π HΓΕΜΟ ΚΑΙΚΙ CΕΡΒΕΙΛΙΑ. Zeus seated left, holding patera and scepter; eagle at his feet. Varbanov I 2161 var. (legend). AE. 11.98 g. 28.00 mm. Nice mottled deep green and reddish brown patina. About EF.
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Lot # 485 - Didius Julianus (193 AD). AE Sestertius, AD 193. Obv. IMP CAES M DID SEVER IVLIAN AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. RECTOR ORBIS SC. Julian standing facing, head left, holding globe and roll. RIC IV 16. AE. 22.82 g. 30.50 mm. RR. Glossy deep green patina. About VF/Good F.
Bold Severus Portrait
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Lot # 486 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, 209 AD. Obv. SEVERVS PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right. Rev. PM TR P XVII COS III PP. Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, holding trident. RIC IV 228. AR. 3.48 g. 20.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned, golden hues. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 487 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius. Laodicea mint. Struck AD 198-202. Obv. L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX. Laureate bust right. Rev. VICT PARTHICAE. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and trophy; bound captive seated at feet to left. RIC IV 514. AR. 2.68 g. 18.00 mm. Brilliant and superb. Lightly toned with golden hues. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 62.
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Lot # 488 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck AD 195. Obv. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP V. Laureate head right. Rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS SC. Felicitas standing left, right foot on prow, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 692. AE. 21.54 g. 28.00 mm. R. Attractive green brown patina. Good VF.
Outstanding Septimius Severus Sestertius
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Lot # 489 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AE Sestertius, 196 AD. Obv. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FORTVNAE REDVCI SC. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae; under seat, wheel. RIC IV 720; C. 193. AE. 20.93 g. 31.50 mm. R. Rare and superb. Minor smoothing. Handsome portrait of fine style and lovely light brown patina, with orichalcum highlights. About EF.
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Lot # 490 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AE 27.5 mm. Hadrianopolis mint (Thrace). Obv. AV K Λ CЄ CЄOVHPOC Π. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. AΔPIANOΠOΛЄITΩΝ. Tyche standing to left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae. Varbanov II 3358. AE. 10.83 g. 27.50 mm. R. Superb emerald green patina. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 491 - Julia Domna (died 217 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 200-207. Draped bust right / IVNO REGINA, RIC IV 560; RSC 97. Struck on a compact flan. Good VF. Attractive portrait. Obv. IVLIA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. IVNO REGINA. Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter; to left, peacock standing left. RIC IV (Sept. Sev.) 560. AR. 3.15 g. 18.50 mm. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 492 - Julia Domna (died 217 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 200-207. Obv. IVLIA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. PIETAS PVBLICA. Pietas standing left, raising both hands; lighted altar to left. RIC IV (Sept. Sev.) 574. AR. 3.43 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned. Exceptional portrait. Almost invisible hair-line flan crack. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 62.
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Lot # 493 - Julia Domna (died 217 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 211-215. Obv. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. DIANA LVCIFERA. Diana standing facing, head left, holding torch in both hands. RIC IV (Carac.) 373A. AR. 3.52 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned, with golden hues. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 494 - Julia Domna (died 217 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 211-215. Obv. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane. Rev. IVNO SC. Juno standing facing, head left, holding patera and sceptre; at her feet, peacock standing left, head turned upward. RIC IV (Carac.) 584. AE. 23.88 g. 32.00 mm. Choice Sestertius. Lovely deep green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 495 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 198-199 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M AVR ANTON AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRIT ORBIS. Securitas seated right by altar, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre. RIC IV 22. AR. 3.23 g. 21.00 mm. Scarse. Superb, brilliant and lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 496 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 208 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right. Rev. PONTIF TR P XI COS III. Mars standing right, holding spear and shield. RIC IV 100. AR. 3.23 g. 19.50 mm. Superb coin. Brilliant and lightly toned. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
Alluring Caracalla Portrait
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Lot # 497 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 211 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. Laureate bust right. Rev. FORT RED PM TR P XIIII COS III PP. Fortuna standing left, holding cornucopiae and leaning on column; at her feet, wheel. RIC IV 189. AR. 3.82 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned with warm hues. Good EF/EF.
Superb Caracalla
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Lot # 498 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 215 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate bust right. Rev. PM TR P XVIII COS IIII P P. Apollo (?), laureate in long dress, standing left, holding branch and leaning on spear. RIC IV 255. AR. 2.79 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Wonderful old cabinet tone with warm hues. Superb EF.
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Lot # 499 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius. Laodicea mint, 198 AD. Obv. IMP C M AVR ANTONINVS PONT AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IMPERII FELICITAS. Felicitas standing left, holding short caduceus and cradling child at her breast. RIC IV 331. AR. 3.17 g. 19.00 mm. A superb coin. Lovely golden patina. Good EF.
Exceptional Caracalla
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Lot # 500 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Tetradrachm. Laodicea ad Mare (Seleukis and Pieria). Struck c. AD 212-213. Obv. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur 1178. AE. 14.19 g. 29.00 mm. Enchanting golden tone over underlying luster. Good EF.
Outstanding Geta
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Lot # 501 - Geta as Caesar (198-209). AR Denarius. Laodicea mint. Struck AD 200-202. Obv. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. Draped and cuirassed bust right, head bare. Rev. VICT AETERN. Victory advancing left, holding open wreath; to left, shield set on base. RIC IV 101. AR. 3.81 g. 20.00 mm. Lovely old cabinet tone with golden hues, underlying luster. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 62.
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Lot # 502 - Macrinus (217-218). AR Denarius, 1st emission, AD 217. Obv. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VOTA PVBL PM TR P. Securitas seated left, holding sceptre and supporting her head with left hand; before her, lighted altar. RIC IV 13. AR. 3.06 g. 21.00 mm. Lightly toned with emerald green hues. EF.
Stunning Dinastic Portraits
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Lot # 503 - Macrinus with Diadumenian (217-218). AE 27 mm. Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior). Obv. ΑΥΤ Κ ΟΠΕΛΛΙ CΕΥ ΜΑΚΡΕΙΝΟC Κ Μ ΟΠΕΛΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟC. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus right, facing bare-headed and draped bust of Diadumenian left. Rev. ΥΠ ΠΟΝΤΙΑΝΟΥ ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤ/ΩΝ. Tyche standing facing, head to right, holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae; E to upper left. Varbanov I 1221 var. (obv. legend); MNG 774 var. (same). AE. 12.46 g. 27.00 mm. A superb coin. Lovely glossy deep green patina. EF.
Choice Diadumenian
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Lot # 504 - Diadumenian as Caesar (217-218 AD). AE 21 mm. Marcianoplois (Moesia Inferior). Obv. Μ ΟΠΕΛ ΑΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟC Κ. Bare head right. Rev. ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝ-ΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ. Nemesis standing left, wheel at feet, holding scales and cornucopia. Varbanov I 1366; AMNG 793. AE. 6.36 g. 21.00 mm. Lovely deep green patina. EF.
Expressive Elagabalus
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Lot # 505 - Elagabalus (218-222). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck AD 219. Obv. IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. MARS VICTOR. Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. RIC IV 123. AR. 3.53 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF.
Stunning Portrait
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Lot # 506 - Elagabalus (218-222). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck AD 219. Obv. IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTOR ANTONINI AVG. Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath. RIC IV 153. AR. 3.15 g. 20.50 mm. Superb coin. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 63.
Spectacular Maesa portrait
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Lot # 507 - Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus (died 225 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 218-220 AD. Obv. IVLIA MAESA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. PIETAS AVG. Pietas standing facing, head left, sacrificing over lighted and garlanded altar and holding incense box. RIC IV (Elagab.) 263; C. 29. AR. 2.98 g. 19.00 mm. An outstanding example, sharply struck, from masterfully engraved and detailed dies. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. Insignificant uncleaned green deposit on reverse, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 508 - Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus (died 225 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Elagabalus, AD 218-220. Obv. IVLIA MAESA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. PVDICITIA. Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil from face and holding sceptre. RIC IV (Elagab.) 268. AR. 3.29 g. 20.00 mm. Impressive coins, with expressive portrait and beautiful warm tone, underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 509 - Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. 5th emission, AD 225. Obv. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IOVI VLTORI. Jupiter enthroned left, holding Victory and sceptre. RIC IV 144. AR. 3.48 g. 19.50 mm. Lovely old cabinet tone with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 510 - Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius, AD 232. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IOVI PROPVGNATORI. Jupiter in fighting stance left, head right, hurling thunderbolt and holding eagle. RIC IV 239. AR. 3.75 g. 21.00 mm. Superb Denarius: Lovely even grey patina, underlying luster. Good EF.
Unusual Severus Alexander Portrait
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Lot # 511 - Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. 15th emission, AD 232. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SES PVBLICA. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of dress. RIC IV 254. AR. 3.53 g. 19.50 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 63.
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Lot # 512 - Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 231 AD. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P X COS III PP SC. Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe. RIC IV 515; C. 412. AE. 13.46 g. 30.00 mm. A choice example. Fine style portrait and lovely emerald green patina. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 513 - Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 226. Obv. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. AEQVITAS AVGVSTI SC. Aequitas standing facing, head left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC IV 547. AE. 22.56 g. 29.50 mm. Lovely brown green patina. EF.
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Lot # 514 - Julia Mamaea (died 235 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. 11th emission of Severus Alexander, AD 230. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA. Felicitas seated left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC IV (Sev. Alex.) 338. AR. 2.82 g. 20.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned. Slighlty granular surfaces. EF.
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Lot # 515 - Maximinus I (225-238). AR Denarius. Rome mint. 3rd emission, late AD 236-237. Obv. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA GERM. Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm; at her feet, German captive seated left. looking back. RIC IV 23. AR. 3.21 g. 20.50 mm. Brilliant and superb.Exceptionally detailed reverse. Delicate patina with golden hues. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 516 - Maximinus I (235-238). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P II COS PP SC. Emperor in military dress standing left, with two standards on his right and one on his left, raising right hand and leaning left on spear. RIC IV 33; C. 58. AE. 24.49 g. 31.00 mm. A choice medallic example. Insignificant traces of double striking on obverse. Very attractive dark green brown patina. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 517 - Maximinus I (235-238). AE 31.5 mm. Ninica-Claudiopolis mint (Cilicia). Obv. IMP CAЄS SA IVL VЄΠ MAXIMINVS. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. NINIC COL [CL]AVΔIOPO[L]. She-wolf standing right under tree, suckling the twins. SNG BN 791; SNG Levante Supp. 170; RPC VI online 6908; for c/ms: Howgego 669 and 451. AE. 17.09 g. 31.50 mm. c/ms: Δ within circle and incuse six-rayed star. Dark-green patina with earthen highlights. Good VF.
Choice Tomis Bronze
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Lot # 518 - Maximus, Caesar (235-238). AE Diassarion. Tomis mint (Moesia Inferior). Obv. Γ IOVΛ OVHP MAΞIMOC KAIC. Bare head right. Rev. MHTPO ΠON TOMЄΩC. Asklepios standing slightly right, head left, holding serpent-entwined staff; B (mark of value) to left. Varbanov I 5506; AMNG I 3360. AE. 5.68 g. 22.00 mm. Lovely dark green patina. EF.
Bold Balbinus
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Lot # 519 - Balbinus (238 AD). AR Antoninianus. Rome mint. 2nd emission. Obv. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FIDES MVTVA AVGG. Clasped right hands. RIC IV 11. AR. 4.69 g. 24.00 mm. R. Light golden toning, underlying luster. EF. Although struck during the chaotic Year of the Six Emperors, this silver antoninianus bears an outstanding portrait of the plump, self-satisfied Balbinus. The reverse disingenuously shows his right hand clasped with that of his partner Pupienus, also chosen by the Roman Senate, along with the legend celebrating “the mutual faithfulness of the emperors.” In reality they could not stand one another and this antipathy made sure their joint reign was a brief one.
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Lot # 520 - Pupienus (238 AD.). AR Antoninianus. Obv. IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. AMOR MVTVVS AVGG. Clasped hands. RIC IV 9b. AR. 4.55 g. 22.00 mm. R. Rare. A handsome example, brilliant and lightly toned. About EF.
Spectacular Antoninianus
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Lot # 521 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, 240 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P III COS PP. Emperor standing left, sacrificing from patera over lighted altar and holding wand. RIC IV 69; C. 226. AR. 4.80 g. 22.00 mm. An outstanding example, sharply struck, from masterly engraved and fresh dies, and virtually uncirculated. Exceptional. FDC.
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Lot # 522 - Gordian III (238-244). AR Denarius. Struck 241-243 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LAETITIA AVG N. Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor. RIC IV 113; AMNG I 3360. AR. 3.61 g. 21.00 mm. Superb. Lightly toned, underlying luster. FDC.
Bearded Gordian III
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Lot # 523 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius. Rome mint, AD 244 (?). Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing short beard and mustaches. Rev. IOVI STATORI SC. Jupiter standing facing, head right, holding sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC IV 298a. AE. 21.71 g. 31.00 mm. RR. Rare and exceptional issue, usually dated 241-243 AD, but with bearded portrait, typical of the late issues of 244 AD. Bold strike. Better mustache and beard details than usually seen. Lovely olive green patina. EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 524 - Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius. Rome mint, 4th officina. Special emission, AD 240. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. AETERNITAS AVGVSTI SC. Gordian on horseback right, raising hand. RIC IV 314 (R3). AE. 19.06 g. 31.00 mm. RRR. Very rare issue, seldom offered. Mottled green patina. VF.
The Circus Maximus
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Lot # 525 - Gordian III (238-244 ). AE Bimetallic Medallion, from end of July 244 AD (final issue). Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FELIX AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulderTR P VII. Rev. TR P VII COS II PP. View of the interior of the Circus Maximus, obelisk in the center, three metae to either side, two chariots racing around spina; in the foreground, from left to right, wounded gladiator being led away by an attendant, two boxers boxing, a pair of pancratiastae, two wrestlers, two gladiators; in the background, Gordian in a chariot drawn by six horses, Victory standing alongside placing wreath on Gordian's head, the chariot being preceded by three soldiers carrying palms. Gnecchi 27, pl. 104, 10 ; Grueber p. 46, 5. AE. 52.90 g. 38.00 mm. RRR. Excessively rare and of tremendous importance and fascination. From masterfully engraved and detailed dies, with an enchanting Gordian's portait in high relief, of exquisite style. Lovely light emerald green patina. Gently smoothed, otherwise. about EF. The Circus Maximus (“largest” or “greatest circus”) lived up to its grand name, with modern scholars estimating that the building could hold some 150,000 spectators, or roughly three times the number of people that the Colosseum could accommodate (Pliny’s statement that the Circus could hold 250,000 appears to be an exaggeration). According to Pliny, the Circus was established during the reign of the Tarquinius Priscus, Etruscan king of Rome (circa 616-579 BC), although a permanent structure may not have existed until 329 BC, when the starting gates (carceres) were erected. Here we have a representation of various diversions going on, in the area of the great structure in question, we see the metae, whose conical terminations are surmounted by an egg-like form, symbolical of the ovum Castoris, Castor being patron of the desultores, or horse riders of the circus. A lofty obelisk (one of those brought from Egipt, and dedicated to the Sun) rises in the centre of the spina; on the further side of which a biga and a quadriga are running. Still further in the distance, to the left, are three togate figures braring palm branches, the foremost of which is holding up his right hand. On the right is a figure in imperial habiliments, crowned by a Victory from behind, and standing in a triumphal car drawn by six horses; whilst in the foreground a troop of gladiators, wrestlers, and other athletes, are in diverse ways contesting with each other; the whole number of figures crowded into the narrow round of the medallion is seventeen.
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Lot # 526 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius. Secular Games issue. Rome mint, AD 249. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG SC. Cippus inscribed COS/III. RIC IV 157a. AE. 14.31 g. 30.50 mm. Lovely untouched earthy light green patina. EF.
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Lot # 527 - Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, AD 245. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ADVENTVS AVGG SC. Philip on horseback riding left, raising hand and holding sceptre. RIC IV 165 corr. (horse left, not right). AE. 15.63 g. 29.00 mm. R. Attractive coin. Traces of double striking on obverse. Intense green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 528 - Philip I (244-249). AE As. Rome mint. 6th-7th emissions, AD 247. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. AEQVITAS AVGG SC. Aequitas standing facing, head left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC IV 166b corr. (denomination omitted). AE. 11.20 g. 29.40 mm. Dark green patina with earthen deposits. EF.
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Lot # 529 - Philip II (246-249). AE Sestertius. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG SC. Goat walking left. RIC IV 264a. AE. 12.93 g. 28.00 mm. Bold portrait and lovely deep green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 530 - Hostilian as Caesar (250-251 AD). AE 26.5 mm. Viminacium mint (Moesia Superior), AD 251. Obv. C VAL HOST M QVINTVS CAE. Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M S COL VIM Moesia standing between bull standing right and lion standing left; AN XII in exergue. Varbanov I 194; SNG Cop. 166; AMNG I 148. AE. 12.15 g. 26.50 mm. R. Earthy light green patina. Smoothed. Good VF.
A Legend Mistake
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Lot # 531 - Valerian I (253-260). BI Antoninianus. Antioch mint, 253 AD. Obv. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. RESTITV ORIENTVS (sic). Turreted female (the Orient) standing right, presenting wreath to emperor standing left, holding spear. Cf. RIC V 286 var. (legend). BI. 3.76 g. 24.00 mm. RR. Delicate light patina with golden hues. EF.
Impressive Double Sestertius
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Lot # 532 - Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor (259-268). AE Double Sestertius. Treveri (Trier) mint. 3rd bronze emission, AD 261. Obv. IMP C MM CASS LAT POSTVMVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LAETITIA AVG (in exergue). Galley with four rowers left. RIC V 143. AE. 25.51 g. 33.00 mm. Attractive warm brown toning. Fine style. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 533 - Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor (259-268). AE Sestertius. Treveri (Trier) mint, AD 261. Obv. IMP C M CASS LAT POSTV MVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; at feet to left, bound captive left. RIC V 169 (Lugdunum). AE. 7.72 g. 28.50 mm. Attractive portrait. Emerald green patina. About EF.
Choice Rare Tacitus
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Lot # 534 - Tacitus (275-276). BI Antoninianus. Serdica mint, 2nd officina. 1st emission, November-December AD 275. Obv. CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CONSERVAT MILIT. Mars standing right, holding spear and presenting globe to Tacitus standing left, holding scepter; in exergue, S. RIC V -; BN p. 405, note n = BN supp. 449 = Zanchi, Serdica 2; Venèra -. BI. 3.51 g. 22.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. Delicate patina over silver surfaces. EF.
Stunning Probus Antoninianus
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Lot # 535 - Probus (276-282). BI Antoninianus, Rome mint. Obv. IMP PROBVS AVG. Helmeted, radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. Rev. ROMA AETERNAE. Roma seated facing, holding Victory and sceptre, within hexastyle temple; beneath, R*Γ. RIC V 195. BI. 3.81 g. 22.50 mm. Exceptional. From a masterly engraved and perfectly detailed dies. Fully silvered, with a hint of iridescence. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 65.
Second Known Example
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Lot # 536 - Carinus as Caesar (282-283). AE Quinarius, Ticinum (?), c. AD 284. Obv. [I]MP CARINVS AVG. Helmeted, laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding shield [and horse by bridle]. Rev. [VICTO]RIA AVGG. Victory standing left on globe, [holding wreath]. RIC V -. AE. 0.77 g. 15.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, apparently unpublished. Only one specimen known: Bertolami Auction 12, lot 942. Dark green patina, traces of silvering. Broken flan, otherwise. About EF.
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Lot # 537 - Diocletian as Senior Augustus (305-311/2 AD). AE Follis. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck 1 May AD 305-early 307. Obv. DN DIOCLETIANO BEATISSIMO SEN AVG. Laureate and mantled bust right, holding olive branch and mappa. Rev. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG. Providentia standing right, raising right hand, facing Quies standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre; T-F across field; In exergue, PLC. RIC VI 200a var. (obv. legend-BAEATISSIMO). AE. 9.09 g. 28.00 mm. Attractive warm brown patina. EF.
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Lot # 538 - Maximinus II (309-313). AE Follis. Alexandria mint. 3rd officina. Struck AD 311. Obv. IMP C VAL MAXIMINVS PF AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. GENIO IMPERATORIS. Genio standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; across field, crescent/K-Γ/P; in exergue, ALE. RIC VI 139b. AE. 7.03 g. 25.00 mm. Pleasant warm brown patina. EF.
Exceptional Licinius
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Lot # 539 - Licinius I (308-324). AE Follis. Cyzicus mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 317-320. Obv. IMP LICINIVS AVG. Laureate bust left, wearing imperial mantle, holding mappa, globe and scepter. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG. Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre; to left, wreath; to right, B; in exergue, SMK. RIC VII 9. AE. 2.92 g. 18.00 mm. Nearly full silvering. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 540 - Constantine I (307-337). AE Follis. Arles mint. Struck 325-6 AD. Obv. CONSTANTINVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. VIRTVS AVGG. Camp-gate with open doors and four turrets; star above; in exergue, SA(crescent)RL. RIC VII 291. AE. 2.72 g. 19.50 mm. R. Good silvering. Attractive example with open door camp-gate. EF.

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