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obverse: Severina, wife of Aurelian (270-275).. AE As, 275 AD reverse: Severina, wife of Aurelian (270-275).. AE As, 275 AD
Lot # 605 - Severina, wife of Aurelian (270-275). AE As, 275 AD. Obv. SEVERINA AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane. Rev. IVNO REGINA. Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre; peacock at feet to left; ς (?) in exergue. RIC V 7. AE. 8.99 g. 25.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example. Lovely marbled light green patina. Slightly soft striking and insignificant minor nick on reverse, otherwise. EF.
obverse: Probus (276-282).. AE Denarius, Rome mint, 278 AD reverse: Probus (276-282).. AE Denarius, Rome mint, 278 AD
Lot # 606 - Probus (276-282). AE Denarius, Rome mint, 278 AD. Obv. IMP PRO-BVS AVG. Laurel bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle. Rev. P M TR P COS II. Emperor standing left, holding globe, spear and shield; at foot, captive. RIC V 245 var. (legends: IMP C PROBVS AVG; PM TRI P COS II PP); C. 445 var. AE. 2.53 g. 16.50 mm. RRR. Apparently unlisted variety for legends. Intense dark patina. VF.
obverse: Carus (282-283).. AV Aureus. Siscia mint reverse: Carus (282-283).. AV Aureus. Siscia mint
Lot # 607 - Carus (282-283). AV Aureus. Siscia mint. Obv. IMP C M AVR CARVS PF AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG. Victory on globe left, holding wreath and palm. RIC V 95. AV. 4.43 g. 19.00 mm. Flan probably bent and subsequently flattened; Marks and scratches on reverse. Good VF/VF. Ex Katz Coin Auction 73, 2022, 139.
Magnia Urbica
obverse: Magnia Urbica, wife of Carinus (283-285).. BI Antoninianus. Ticinum mint, 3nd officina. 5th emission of Carinus, August 283 AD reverse: Magnia Urbica, wife of Carinus (283-285).. BI Antoninianus. Ticinum mint, 3nd officina. 5th emission of Carinus, August 283 AD
Lot # 608 - Magnia Urbica, wife of Carinus (283-285). BI Antoninianus. Ticinum mint, 3nd officina. 5th emission of Carinus, August 283 AD. Obv. MAGNIA VRBICA AVG. Mantled bust facing, head right, wearing stephane and set upon crescent. Rev. VENVS VICTRIX. Venus standing left, holding helmet and sceptre, and resting elbow upon shield to right; in exergue, SXXIT. RIC V 347; C. 15/18. BI. 2.95 g. 23.00 mm. Scarce. Choice example, traces of silvering. EF.
obverse: Uncertain Germanic tribe. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. . AV Aureus, late 3rd-early 4th century AD reverse: Uncertain Germanic tribe. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. . AV Aureus, late 3rd-early 4th century AD
Lot # 609 - Uncertain Germanic tribe. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. AV Aureus, late 3rd-early 4th century AD. Obv. Retrograde fancy legend. Laurate, draped and cuirassed bust left. Rev. Fancy legend. Two figures, one standing right, presenting what seems to be a cup to the other, seated left (the Emperor?). In exergue, fancy inscription. AV. 4.52 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Interesting and very rare imitative aureus. Holed, slightly bent, scratch on reverse. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: Diocletian (284-305).. AE Antoninianus, Ticinum mint, 288 AD reverse: Diocletian (284-305).. AE Antoninianus, Ticinum mint, 288 AD
Lot # 610 - Diocletian (284-305). AE Antoninianus, Ticinum mint, 288 AD. Obv. IMP C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. Radiate cuirassed bust right. Rev. HERCVLI CONSERVAT. Heracles, nude, standing right, leaning with left arm on club set on rock, lionskin over left arm; in exergue, SXXIT. RIC V 215; C. 133. AE. 4.48 g. 20.50 mm. Lovely brown patina with red hues, virtually as struck. Good EF/EF.
obverse: Diocletian (284-305 AD).. AE Antoninianus, Siscia mint, 293-295 AD reverse: Diocletian (284-305 AD).. AE Antoninianus, Siscia mint, 293-295 AD
Lot # 611 - Diocletian (284-305 AD). AE Antoninianus, Siscia mint, 293-295 AD. Obv. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM. Emperor standing right, holding sceptre and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre; between them, B; in exergue, XXI. RIC V 256; C. 33. AE. 4.68 g. 22.00 mm. A choice example, well centred. Traces of silvering. EF.
obverse: Maximian (286-310 AD).. AV Aureus. Antioch mint, c. 290-293 AD reverse: Maximian (286-310 AD).. AV Aureus. Antioch mint, c. 290-293 AD
Lot # 612 - Maximian (286-310 AD). AV Aureus. Antioch mint, c. 290-293 AD. Obv. MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. CONSVL III P P PROCOS. Maximianus, in consular robes, standing left, holding globe; to right, Σ; in exergue, SMA. RIC V 609 ; C. 73; Depeyrot 7/2. AV. 5.37 g. 20.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Bright fields, full weight. Minor bump on the edge and minor marks on obverse. EF. Encapsulated by NGC AU.
obverse: Fausta, wife of Constantine I.. AE 19 mm. Ticinum mint, 326 AD reverse: Fausta, wife of Constantine I.. AE 19 mm. Ticinum mint, 326 AD
Lot # 613 - Fausta, wife of Constantine I. AE 19 mm. Ticinum mint, 326 AD. Obv. FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. SPES REIPVBLICAE. Spes standing left, cradling two infants in her arms; in exergue, T(crescent)T. RIC VII 203 (R5). AE. 3.22 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Lovely brown patina with traces of silvering. Good VF.
Constans' Solidus
obverse: Constans (337-350).. AV Solidus. Treveri (Trier) mint, 337-340 AD reverse: Constans (337-350).. AV Solidus. Treveri (Trier) mint, 337-340 AD
Lot # 614 - Constans (337-350). AV Solidus. Treveri (Trier) mint, 337-340 AD. Obv. FL IVL CONSTANS AVG. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE. Securitas standing right, left leg crossed over right, resting left arm on column, right hand resting on top of head; TR in exergue. RIC VIII 3; Depeyrot 1/3. AV. 4.33 g. 20.50 mm. RR. Rare and choice. A few insignificant edge scrapes and bumps. About EF. Ex Artemide LVIII, 2022, 541.
obverse: Constans (337-350).. AR Siliqua, Treveri (Trier) mint, 347-348 AD reverse: Constans (337-350).. AR Siliqua, Treveri (Trier) mint, 347-348 AD
Lot # 615 - Constans (337-350). AR Siliqua, Treveri (Trier) mint, 347-348 AD. Obv. FL IVL CONSTANS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA DD NN AVGG. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm; in exergue, TR. RIC VIII 176; C. 152. AR. 3.18 g. 20.00 mm. Superb example, with cabinet tone and underlying luster. EF.
obverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AE 16 mm, Rome mint, 348-350 AD reverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AE 16 mm, Rome mint, 348-350 AD
Lot # 616 - Constantius II (337-361). AE 16 mm, Rome mint, 348-350 AD. Obv. D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VOTA PVBLICA. Anubis standing left, holding sistrum and caduceus. RIC VIII 484 (R5). AE. 1.73 g. 16.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Lovely brown patina with green spots. Good VF.
obverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AR Siliqua. Sirmium mint, 351-355 AD reverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AR Siliqua. Sirmium mint, 351-355 AD
Lot # 617 - Constantius II (337-361). AR Siliqua. Sirmium mint, 351-355 AD. Obv. DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX in four lines within wreath with large central jewel; in exergue, SIRM. RIC VIII 15; C. 342. AR. 19.00 g. 2.37 mm. Lovely cabinet tone. Minor flan crack. EF/About EF.
Outstanding Constantius II
obverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AV Solidus. Nicomedia mint, 3rd officina. Struck 340-351 AD reverse: Constantius II (337-361).. AV Solidus. Nicomedia mint, 3rd officina. Struck 340-351 AD
Lot # 618 - Constantius II (337-361). AV Solidus. Nicomedia mint, 3rd officina. Struck 340-351 AD. Obv. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory hastening left, holding in right hand a wreath inscribed XXV; with her left hand she holds a trophy over the left shoulder, and a palm-branch. In front of her, a captive wearing a pointed cap raises both hands; in exergue, SMNT. RIC VIII 26; C. 237. AV. 4.45 g. 21.00 mm. RRR. Very rare and superb example. Virtually as struck. Good EF.
obverse: Magnentius (350-353).. AV Solidus. Aquileia mint, c. 351-352 AD reverse: Magnentius (350-353).. AV Solidus. Aquileia mint, c. 351-352 AD
Lot # 620 - Magnentius (350-353). AV Solidus. Aquileia mint, c. 351-352 AD. Obv. DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG. Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR. Victory, winged, draped, standing right, and Libertas, draped, standing left, supporting between them a trophy; in exergue, SMAQ. RIC VIII 134. AV. 4.55 g. 23.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Enchanting coin, perfectly detailed, in fine style; brilliant and lightly toned, with warm hues. Irregularity of flan on the edge at 5 o clock of obverse. Traces of die shift beside the edge on reverse, otherwise. EF/Good EF.
obverse: Julian II (360-363). AE 14 mm. Festival of Isis issue reverse: Julian II (360-363). AE 14 mm. Festival of Isis issue
Lot # 621 - Festival of Isis. AE 14 mm, 4th Century AD. Obv. DEO SA-RAPIDI DEO SAR-APIDI, radiate and draped bust of Serapis right, wearing modius. Rev. VOTA PVBLICA, Anubis advancing left, holding sistrum and caduceus. Alföldi, Festival 126; Vagi 3388. AE. 1.08 g. 14.00 mm. RR. Extremely rare and fascinating issue. Lovely brown patina with green deposits. EF. The Isis festival was a major celebration in Rome in the 3rd and 4th centuries, heralding the arrival of the ship of Isis (navigium Isidis) from Alexandria on 5 March. Besides Isis and Horus, other members of the Egyptian pantheon appear - Serapis, Anubis, Harpocrates, and Nilus. Such coins or tokens with imperial busts were first struck by Diocletian at Rome to mark the arrival of the ship, and the tradition continued through the 4th century; the latest imperial bust to appear is that of Valentinian II. Alföldi proposes that in the Middle Ages the festival associated with the Isis ship (also known as carrus navalis) became the car naval or carnival.    
obverse: Valentinian I (364-375).. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 367-375 AD reverse: Valentinian I (364-375).. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 367-375 AD
Lot # 622 - Valentinian I (364-375). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 367-375 AD. Obv. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE. Emperor, in military dress, standing facing, head left, holding labarum and Victory on globe; in exergue, *CONS wreath. RIC IX 25a; C. 25. AV. 4.45 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. With an unusually small portrait on the obverse. Insignifically lightly bent. Good VF.
obverse: Theodosius I (379-395).. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 383-388 AD reverse: Theodosius I (379-395).. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 383-388 AD
Lot # 623 - Theodosius I (379-395). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 383-388 AD. Obv. DN THEODO SIVS PF AVG. Rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGGG Δ. Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, head right, on throne ornamented with lion's heads, holding sceptre and shield inscribed VOT/V/MVL/X; right foot on prow; in exergue, CONOB. RIC IX 70b. AV. 4.45 g. 20.50 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Light graffiti on obverse. About EF. Ex Artemide XXVI, 2009, 476.
obverse: Magnus Maximus (383-388).. AR Siliqua. Treveri (Trier) mint reverse: Magnus Maximus (383-388).. AR Siliqua. Treveri (Trier) mint
Lot # 624 - Magnus Maximus (383-388). AR Siliqua. Treveri (Trier) mint. Obv. D N MAG MAX-IMVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS ROMANORVM. Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe and spear; in exergue, TRPS. RIC IX 84b.1; C. 30. AR. 2.20 g. 17.00 mm. Superb example with old cabinet tone and iridescent hues. Virtually as struck. EF.
obverse: Flavius Victor (387-388).. AE 13 mm. Arelate mint reverse: Flavius Victor (387-388).. AE 13 mm. Arelate mint
Lot # 625 - Flavius Victor (387-388). AE 13 mm. Arelate mint. Obv. DN FL VIC-TOR P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. [SPES RO-MA]-NORVM. Camp gate with open door and two towers; star above; in exergue, PCON. RIC IX 29b; C. 3. AE. 1.59 g. 13.00 mm. Scarce. Fascinating example, in excellent conditions for the issue. Lovely deep green patina. EF/About EF.
obverse: Arcadius (383-408).. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, c. 383-388 AD reverse: Arcadius (383-408).. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, c. 383-388 AD
Lot # 626 - Arcadius (383-408). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, c. 383-388 AD. Obv. DN ARCADI-VS PF AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGGG Z (reverted). Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, with foot on prow, holding sceptre and shield, inscribed VOT/V/MVL/X; in exergue, CONOB. RIC IX 70c.3; Depeyrot 48/3. AV. 4.50 g. 21.00 mm. Scarce. A spectacular example, from masterfully engraved dies, brilliant surfaces. Virtually as struck. FDC.
obverse: Arcadius (383-408).. AV Solidus. Thessalonica mint, 397-402 AD reverse: Arcadius (383-408).. AV Solidus. Thessalonica mint, 397-402 AD
Lot # 627 - Arcadius (383-408). AV Solidus. Thessalonica mint, 397-402 AD. Obv. D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG. Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield, ornamented with a horseman riding down enemy; christogram on cuirass. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGGG. Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, holding sceptre and Victory on globe; her right foot on prow; in exergue, COMOB. RIC X 37. AV. 4.43 g. 20.50 mm. RR. Nice example of this rare issue from Thessalonica. Brilliant and lightly toned; minor, almost invisible, nicks. Good VF.
obverse: Basiliscus and Marcus (475-476).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, Autumn 475 AD. - August 476 AD reverse: Basiliscus and Marcus (475-476).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, Autumn 475 AD. - August 476 AD
Lot # 628 - Basiliscus and Marcus (475-476). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, Autumn 475 AD. - August 476 AD. Obv. D N bASILISCI ET MARC P AVG. Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust of Basiliscus, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGS. Victory standing left, supporting long jewelled cross; in right field, star; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 1024. AV. 4.34 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Fascinating purple hue on reverse. Insignificant nick on obverse. About EF/EF.
obverse: Theodosius II (402-450).. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, c. 430-440 AD reverse: Theodosius II (402-450).. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, c. 430-440 AD
Lot # 629 - Theodosius II (402-450). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, c. 430-440 AD. Obv. DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX I. Constantinopolis seated left, left foot on prow, holding sceptre and globus cruciger; shield at her side; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1. AV. 4.44 g. 20.50 mm. Superb example, struck on a broad flan. EF.
obverse: Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II (died 460 AD). . AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint reverse: Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II (died 460 AD). . AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint
Lot # 630 - Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II (died 460 AD). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. AEL EUDOCIA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. Cross within wreath; below, CONOB *. RIC X (Theod. II) 335. AV. 1.45 g. 14.60 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Minor bump on edge, otherwise,. EF.
obverse: Valentinian III (425-455).. AV Solidus. Ravenna mint, 426-430/455 AD reverse: Valentinian III (425-455).. AV Solidus. Ravenna mint, 426-430/455 AD
Lot # 631 - Valentinian III (425-455). AV Solidus. Ravenna mint, 426-430/455 AD. Obv. DN PLA VALENTI-NIANVS P F AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG. Valentinian standing facing, holding long cross and Victory on globe, foot placed on human-headed coiled serpent; across fields, R-V; in exergue, COMOB. RIC X 2019; Ranieri 96. AV. 4.39 g. 22.00 mm. Faint scratches on obverse. Brilliant and lightly toned. About EF.
obverse: Valentinian III (425-455).. AV Solidus, Ravenna mint, 426-430/455 AD reverse: Valentinian III (425-455).. AV Solidus, Ravenna mint, 426-430/455 AD
Lot # 632 - Valentinian III (425-455). AV Solidus, Ravenna mint, 426-430/455 AD. Obv. DN PLA VALENTI-NIANVS P F AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG. Valentinian standing facing, holding long cross and Victory on globe, foot placed on human-headed coiled serpent; across fields, R-V; in exergue, COMOB. Cf. RIC X 2019; Cf. Ranieri 96. AV. 4.34 g. 21.00 mm. Interesting contemporary imitation. Sound metal. About EF/Good VF. Regarding this issue of solidi, Depeyrot reports that several specimens appear to be unofficial contemporary imitations. (Depeyrot 1996, p. 190). Given the particular style of the proposed example, it could be part of this production.
obverse: Valentinian III (425-455).. AV Tremissis. Ravenna (or Rome) mint, 440-455 AD reverse: Valentinian III (425-455).. AV Tremissis. Ravenna (or Rome) mint, 440-455 AD
Lot # 633 - Valentinian III (425-455). AV Tremissis. Ravenna (or Rome) mint, 440-455 AD. Obv. DN PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AV. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Latin cross pattée within wreath with central jewel; in exergue, COMOB. RIC X 2072 (Rome or Ravenna); Ranieri 105/107 (Ravenna); cf. Lacam vol. I, pl. VII-B, Tremissis 4, 38; Depeyrot 47/7 (Roma). AV. 1.48 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Choice example, brilliant and lightly toned; slightly waved flan. About EF.
obverse: Leo I (457-474).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. 3rd officina. Struck 462 or 466 AD reverse: Leo I (457-474).. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. 3rd officina. Struck 462 or 466 AD
Lot # 634 - Leo I (457-474). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. 3rd officina. Struck 462 or 466 AD. Obv. DN LEO PERPET AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGΓ. Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. AV. 4.31 g. 21.00 mm. Scarce. Scarce and superb example. Bright fields. EF.
obverse: Leo I (457-474).. AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Struck 462 or 466 AD reverse: Leo I (457-474).. AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Struck 462 or 466 AD
Lot # 635 - Leo I (457-474). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Struck 462 or 466 AD. Obv. DN LEO PE-RPET AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing to front, head left, holding wreath and cross on globe; star in left field; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 612 (R4). AV. 1.49 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example. Virtually as struck, with slightly bright fields. Good EF.
obverse: Leo I (457-474).. AE 11.5 mm. Constantinople mint reverse: Leo I (457-474).. AE 11.5 mm. Constantinople mint
Lot # 636 - Leo I (457-474). AE 11.5 mm. Constantinople mint. Obv. DN LEO P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Lion crouching left, head right; in exergue, CON. RIC X 674. AE. 1.44 g. 11.50 mm. Scarce. Superb example, in exceptional state of preservation for issue. Lovely dark patina. EF.
obverse: Leo I (457-474).. AE 11.5 mm., Constantinople mint reverse: Leo I (457-474).. AE 11.5 mm., Constantinople mint
Lot # 637 - Leo I (457-474). AE 11.5 mm., Constantinople mint. Obv. D N L-EO. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Leo I, draped, cuirassed, facing front, head left, holding long cross in right hand and placing left hand on head of kneeling captive; star in left field. In exergue, C N. RIC X 703. AE. 0.92 g. 11.50 mm. Exceptional conservation for the issue. Lovely dark patina. Good EF.
Majorian Tremissis
obverse: Majorian (457- 461).. AV Tremissis, Ravenna mint reverse: Majorian (457- 461).. AV Tremissis, Ravenna mint
Lot # 638 - Majorian (457- 461). AV Tremissis, Ravenna mint. Obv. D N IVL MAIORIANVS P F AVC. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Latin cross pattée within wreath; large central jewel above; COMOB. RIC X 2610; Depeyrot 23/2; Ranieri 141; Lacam 42. AV. 1.46 g. 14.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb. Slightly soft strike on reverse, otherwise. EF. Julius Valerius Majorian owned his name to his maternal grandfather, who had been magister militum in Illyricum in the 370s. He had himself served with distinction under Aetius, and in 455 he was considered a possible successor of Valentinian III. Presumably, when he and Ricimer deposed Avitus in October 456, it was intended that he should succeed him, but according to Sidonius Apollinaris, who knew him personally, he was reluctant to assume the burden, and an interregnum of six months followed during which he and Ricimer were in fact masters of the West but the Emperors were nominally Marcian and, after January 457, Leo. Even after he had been proclaimed emperor by the army outside Rome on 1st April 457, he continued to call himself no more than magister militum, and he was not proclaimed at Ravenna until 28 December 457. Just as Avitus had not been acceptable in Italy, so Majorian was not acceptable in Gaul. In 458 he led an army of German mercenaries into the Rhone valley, made himself master of Lyon, which had accepted a Burgundian garrison, and having defeated the Visigoths outside Arles, he compelled them to come to terms. But his Gallic successes in 458/9 were followed by misfortunes in Spain in 460/1. Two naval expeditions planned against Gaiseric met with disaster, and he was forced to return to Italy with no accomplishment to his credit. Such successes as he had had, however, aroused the suspicions of Ricimer: Majorian, who had deserved better things, was seized by treachery at Tortona on 2 August, deposed, and beheaded five days later. AE4 were struck under Majorian at Milan, Ravenna and Rome […] The coins of all three mints are larger and substantially heavier than any Western bronze coins had been since the reign of Honorius. Lacam (1988, 220) has suggested that these unusually high weights are to be explained by Ricimer's need for betterc coin to offer Gundobald's mercenaries when preparing for his campaign against the Vandals, but it is difficult to immagine any troops being satisfied with such miserable scraps of metal. (Grierson-Mays 'Catalogue of Late Roman Coin in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection', Washington, 1992, pp. 250-252).
obverse: Majorian (457-461).. AE 13.5 mm. Mediolanum mint reverse: Majorian (457-461).. AE 13.5 mm. Mediolanum mint
Lot # 639 - Majorian (457-461). AE 13.5 mm. Mediolanum mint. Obv. DN MAIORIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG. Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm branch; in exergue, [MD]. RIC X 2645. AE. 1.44 g. 13.50 mm. Scarce. In excellent condition for issue, well centred on unusually regular flan. VF. Julius Valerius Majorian owned his name to his maternal grandfather, who had been magister militum in Illyricum in the 370s. He had himself served with distinction under Aetius, and in 455 he was considered a possible successor of Valentinian III. Presumably, when he and Ricimer deposed Avitus in October 456, it was intended that he should succeed him, but according to Sidonius Apollinaris, who knew him personally, he was reluctant to assume the burden, and an interregnum of six months followed during which he and Ricimer were in fact masters of the West but the Emperors were nominally Marcian and, after January 457, Leo. Even after he had been proclaimed emperor by the army outside Rome on 1st April 457, he continued to call himself no more than magister militum, and he was not proclaimed at Ravenna until 28 December 457. Just as Avitus had not been acceptable in Italy, so Majorian was not acceptable in Gaul. In 458 he led an army of German mercenaries into the Rhone valley, made himself master of Lyon, which had accepted a Burgundian garrison, and having defeated the Visigoths outside Arles, he compelled them to come to terms. But his Gallic successes in 458/9 were followed by misfortunes in Spain in 460/1. Two naval expeditions planned against Gaiseric met with disaster, and he was forced to return to Italy with no accomplishment to his credit. Such successes as he had had, however, aroused the suspicions of Ricimer: Majorian, who had deserved better things, was seized by treachery at Tortona on 2 August, deposed, and beheaded five days later. AE4 were struck under Majorian at Milan, Ravenna and Rome […] The coins of all three mints are larger and substantially heavier than any Western bronze coins had been since the reign of Honorius. Lacam (1988, 220) has suggested that these unusually high weights are to be explained by Ricimer's need for betterc coin to offer Gundobald's mercenaries when preparing for his campaign against the Vandals, but it is difficult to immagine any troops being satisfied with such miserable scraps of metal. (Grierson-Mays 'Catalogue of Late Roman Coin in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection', Washington, 1992, pp. 250-252).
Anthemius Tremissis
obverse: Anthemius (467-472).. AV Tremissis. Rome mint, 468 AD reverse: Anthemius (467-472).. AV Tremissis. Rome mint, 468 AD
Lot # 640 - Anthemius (467-472). AV Tremissis. Rome mint, 468 AD. Obv. D N ANTHE-MIVS P F [A]VG. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Cross with pelleted ends within wreath; in exergue, COMOB. RIC X 2852. AV. 1.46 g. 14.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example. Minor area of flat strike, otherwise. EF.
obverse: Zeno (474-491). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint reverse: Zeno (474-491). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint
Lot # 641 - Zeno (474-491). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. DN ZENO PERP AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I. Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 910; Depeyrot 108/1. AV. 4.49 g. 20.00 mm. Virtually as struck. Minor metal flaw on obverse, otherwise. good EF.
obverse: Zeno. Second reign (AD 476-491).. AV Tremissis. Rome mint, 476-491 AD reverse: Zeno. Second reign (AD 476-491).. AV Tremissis. Rome mint, 476-491 AD
Lot # 642 - Zeno. Second reign (AD 476-491). AV Tremissis. Rome mint, 476-491 AD. Obv. DN ZENO P-ERP F AVC. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Cross potent within wreath of two palm fronds; in exergue, COMOB. RIC X 3660. AV. 1.46 g. 13.00 mm. RRR. Very rare and fascinating issue. Superb example with bright fields. EF.
Basiliscus AR of Ravenna
obverse: Basiliscus (475-476).. AR Half Siliqua. Ravenna mint, 475 AD reverse: Basiliscus (475-476).. AR Half Siliqua. Ravenna mint, 475 AD
Lot # 643 - Basiliscus (475-476). AR Half Siliqua. Ravenna mint, 475 AD. Obv. DN BASILISCVS P[...]. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Turreted figure holding sceptre and cornucopiae standing left, right foot on prow; R-V across fields. RIC X 3307 (P AVG on obverse) or 3308 (PF AVG on obverse). AR. 0.87 g. 14.00 mm. RRRR. Excessively rare, apparently never offered in public sales. A superb example, sharply struck and clearly legible, in high state of preservation. Dark tone. EF.
Romulus, The Last Emperor
obverse: Romulus Augustus (475-476 AD).. AV Tremissis. Mediolanum mint reverse: Romulus Augustus (475-476 AD).. AV Tremissis. Mediolanum mint
Lot # 644 - Romulus Augustus (475-476 AD). AV Tremissis. Mediolanum mint. Obv. D N ROMVLVS AGVSTVS PF AVG (AV ligate). Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Cross within wreath; COMOB in exergue. RIC X 3419; Lacam 37; Depeyrot 43/2 corr. (obv. legend); Toffanin 541/1; cf. Biaggi 2393; cf. Mazzini 10. AV. 1.47 g. 14.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Superb coin, possibly the finest specimen offered in public sale. Sharply struck on regular flan, brilliant surfaces. Good EF. The last legitimate ruler of the Western Roman Empire was Julius Nepos, who remained the constitutional emperor in absentia from his base in Dalmatia. However, traditionally that honor has been incorrectly given to Romulus Augustus (sometimes surnamed Augustulus, 'the little emperor'), who, after Nepos fled Italy, was hailed emperor as a figurehead of his fathers army. His reign lasted just ten months before Germans under Odovacar withdrew their support and deposed both the young emperor and his father. The Germans allowed the former boy-emperor live, and provided him with an ample pension so he could engage in an early retirement to an estate on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, where he is said to have lived for at least thirty more years.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Odovacar (476-493).. AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno. Rome mint, c. 476-491 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Odovacar (476-493).. AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno. Rome mint, c. 476-491 AD
Lot # 645 - Ostrogothic Italy, Odovacar (476-493). AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno. Rome mint, c. 476-491 AD. Obv. DN ZENO PERP AVC. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG A. Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; in exergue, CONOR. COI p. 11; RIC X 3625 (Zeno); Lacam Class I, Type 2, 1 and pl. 50, 5. AV. 4.47 g. 20.00 mm. A choice example with slightly bright fields. Minor graffiti on reverse. About EF.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Odovacar (476-493).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno. Mediolanum (Milan) mint, c. 476-491 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Odovacar (476-493).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno. Mediolanum (Milan) mint, c. 476-491 AD
Lot # 646 - Ostrogothic Italy, Odovacar (476-493). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno. Mediolanum (Milan) mint, c. 476-491 AD. Obv. DN ZENO – PERP ΛVC (ΛV ligate). Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Cross potent; in exergue, COИOB; all within wreath. RIC X 3614. AV. 1.45 g. 14.00 mm. Well centred and choice example, lightly toned. Good VF.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Ravenna mint, c. 491-518 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Ravenna mint, c. 491-518 AD
Lot # 647 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Ravenna mint, c. 491-518 AD. Obv. DN ANASTA – SIVS PF AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVCVSTOROM. Victory advancing right with bust three-quarters left, holding wreath in right hand and globus cruciger in left; in right and left fields, stars; in exergue, COMO[B or R]. COI 13b; Ranieri 239; MEC 1, -; Kraus 86, 20. AV. 1.43 g. 12.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example. Insignificant nick on edge at reverse. About EF/Good VF. Ex Christie's June 1984, 163.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Rome mint, c. 493-518 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Rome mint, c. 493-518 AD
Lot # 648 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Rome mint, c. 493-518 AD. Obv. DN ANASTASIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory flying left on globe, holding wreath and palm-branch; in exergue, COMOB. COI ????; MEC 1, -; BMC Vandals 72 and pl. VII, 4 (same rev. die). AV. 1.47 g. 13.50 mm. Rare reverse type, apparently never offered in public sale, listed only by Wroth. In excellent condition for issue, superb, brilliant and lightly toned. Perfectly centred, in the finest barbaric style. Minor mark on reverse, otherwise. Good EF.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526).. AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Ravenna mint, c. 493-526 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526).. AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Ravenna mint, c. 493-526 AD
Lot # 649 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Ravenna mint, c. 493-526 AD. Obv. DN ANASTA-SIVS AVG. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theodoric; cross above; all within wreath. Ranieri 249. AR. 0.70 g. 10.00 mm. RR. Very rare. A choice example, perfectly centred and in excellent conditions for issue. About EF/EF.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526).. AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justin I. Ravenna mint, c. 518-526 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526).. AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justin I. Ravenna mint, c. 518-526 AD
Lot # 650 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justin I. Ravenna mint, c. 518-526 AD. Obv. D N IVS[TINVS P] AVC. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Theodericus monogram; cross above; all within wreath with large central jewel. COI 55; Ranieri 258; MIB 49 (Rome); MEC 1, 121 (Ravenna or Milan). AR. 0.64 g. 11.00 mm. Choice example with lovely warm tone, underlying luster; slightly porous obverse surface. EF.
Athalaric Solidus
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534).. AV Solidus in the name of Justinian I. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome mint, c. 527-530 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534).. AV Solidus in the name of Justinian I. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome mint, c. 527-530 AD
Lot # 651 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AV Solidus in the name of Justinian I. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome mint, c. 527-530 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINI/ANVS PΓ AVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTOR-I-Λ ΛVGGGΛ. Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to left; in exergue, COMOB. COI ; cf. 36 (Ravenna); Cf. MEC 1, 122; MIB -; cf. 28; BMC Vandals, 1-4 and pl. VII, 16-17 (Ravenna); Krause pl. III, coin without number (Theoderic; Ravenna, not listed in text) and pl. V, 1 (Athalaric; Ravenna). AV. 4.44 g. 21.00 mm. R. Attractive example, in fine style; beautiful warm patina over bright surfaces; minor peripheral weakness. About EF.
Athalaric Solidus
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534).. AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, Rome mint, c. 527-530 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534).. AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, Rome mint, c. 527-530 AD
Lot # 652 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, Rome mint, c. 527-530 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ANVS PΓ AVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTOR-I-Λ ΛVGGGΛ. Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to left; in exergue, COMOB. COI cf. 36 (Ravenna); Cf. MEC 1, 122; MIB -; BMC Vandals, 1-4 and pl. VII, 16-17 (Ravenna); Kraus, pl. III, coin without number (Theoderic; Ravenna, not listed in text) and pl. V, 1 (Athalaric; Ravenna). AV. 4.40 g. 20.50 mm. R. Nice and brilliant, well struck with minor weakness on high points. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534).. AR Half Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justin I. Ravenna mint, c. 526-534 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534).. AR Half Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justin I. Ravenna mint, c. 526-534 AD
Lot # 653 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AR Half Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justin I. Ravenna mint, c. 526-534 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINVS AVC. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DN/ ATHAL/ ARICVS/ REX all within wreath. COI 57b (obv.) and 59 (rev.); Ranieri -; cf. 278 (for obv.) and 282 var. (RIX. for rev); MEC 1, -; cf. 127 (for rev.); Kraus 31-32. AR. 0.67 g. 11.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, with obverse struck in the name of Justin I paired with a reverse bearing the title of REX, usually in combination with the obverse in the name of Justinian I. Choice example, lightly toned with warm hues. About EF. Kraus 31-32.
Amalasuntha Quarter Siliqua
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Amalasuntha (534-535).. AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Amalasuntha (534-535).. AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint
Lot # 654 - Ostrogothic Italy, Amalasuntha (534-535). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Obv. [DN IVSTINI] ANVS AVG. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theoderic (no cross above) within wreath. Ranieri 304 (Witigis); MEC 1, 138; MIB 59 (Witigis); COI 64 (Witigis); Kraus 3 (Hildebrand). AR. 0.74 g. 11.50 mm. RR. A superb example of this very rare and discussed issue. Sharply struck on sound metal; attractive light tone over brilliant surfaces. About EF/EF. This restitution series with the monogram of Theoderic has already been discussed by scholars. According to Grierson, it was struck during the early period of Theodahad's reign when Amalasuntha was formally the new sovereign. On these quarter siliquae, one finds the name of Justinian on the obverse and the monogram of Amalasunta's father on the reverse. For Grierson, only in this way could the Ostrogoths accept her reign. Hahn and Metlich have different opinions and they prefer to ascribe this series to Witigis. (NAC 93, 1206 note).
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy. Theodahad (534-536).. AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint reverse: Ostrogothic Italy. Theodahad (534-536).. AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint
Lot # 655 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theodahad (534-536). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTI-NIAN AVG. Diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. DN/THEODA/HATHVS/REX within wreath. MEC 1, 139; COI 62; MIB 39.56; Ranieri 289. AR. 0.68 g. 11.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. Superb and sharply struck; darkly toned, underlying luster. Hair-line flan crack. EF.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric to Witigis (526-540).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome or Ravenna mint, c. 527/30-539 reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric to Witigis (526-540).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome or Ravenna mint, c. 527/30-539
Lot # 656 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric to Witigis (526-540). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome or Ravenna mint, c. 527/30-539. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ANVS PF AVG (AV ligate). Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIΛ ΛVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right on ground line with pellet at each end, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. COI 37 (Rome or Ravenna); Ranieri 296; MIB 29 (Rome); MEC 1, 123-4 (for type). AV. 1.48 g. 14.50 mm. R. Superb example with bright fields. EF.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric to Witigis (526-540).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome or Ravenna mint, c. 527/30-539 reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric to Witigis (526-540).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome or Ravenna mint, c. 527/30-539
Lot # 657 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric to Witigis (526-540). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome or Ravenna mint, c. 527/30-539. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ANVS PΓ AVG (AV ligate). Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIΛ ΛVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right on ground line with pellet at each end and in the centre, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. COI 37 (Rome or Ravenna); Ranieri 296; MIB 29 (Rome). AV. 1.43 g. 15.00 mm. R. Choice example, struck in fine style. Brilliant and lightly toned. EF.
Witigis Solidus
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Witigis (536-539).. AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint, c. 527-565 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Witigis (536-539).. AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint, c. 527-565 AD
Lot # 658 - Ostrogothic Italy, Witigis (536-539). AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint, c. 527-565 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ΛNVS PΓ ΛVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIΛ ΛVGGGΙ. Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to left; in exergue, CO:MO:B. COI p. 29, fig. 17; MIB 31; MEC 1, -; BMC Vandals, -; Kraus -. AV. 4.42 g. 21.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Choice example of this rare issue, well struck in coarse but fine barbaric style; delicate warm patina over bright surfaces. About EF.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Witigis (536-539).. AR Half Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Witigis (536-539).. AR Half Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint
Lot # 659 - Ostrogothic Italy, Witigis (536-539). AR Half Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVS[TI]NIAN AVI. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DN/ VVIT/ ICES/ REX within laurel wreath. COI 63; Ranieri 298; MEC 1, 151; MIB 57. AR. 1.30 g. 14.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Choice example, sharply struck on sound metal; attractive dark tone over brilliant surfaces. Faint scratches on obverse. EF.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552).. AR Half siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius. Ticinum mint, c. 549/550-552 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552).. AR Half siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius. Ticinum mint, c. 549/550-552 AD
Lot # 660 - Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552). AR Half siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius. Ticinum mint, c. 549/550-552 AD. Obv. D N ANASTASIVS. Pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. DN/ BADV/ ILA/ RIX in four lines within wreath. MEC 1, 155; COI 70a; MIB 63; BMC Vandals 14-16, 17; Ladich 18. AR. 1.41 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Full weight and good metal. Lightly toned over brilliant surfaces, almost invisible flan crack. EF.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552).. AE Decanummium. Rome mint, c. 549-552 AD reverse: Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552).. AE Decanummium. Rome mint, c. 549-552 AD
Lot # 661 - Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552). AE Decanummium. Rome mint, c. 549-552 AD. Obv. [dN BADV]ILA REX. Crowned and draped bust facing. Rev. DN B/ ADV/ ILA/ REX in four lines within wreath. COI 97a; MIB 89a; MEC 1, 157/61. AE. 3.63 g. 17.00 mm. R. Rare. Emerald earthy green patina with reddish brown spots. Good VF.
obverse: Ostrogothic Italy. Non-Regal Bronze Issue from the time of Theoderic and Athalaric.. AE Follis. Early to mid 6th century. reverse: Ostrogothic Italy. Non-Regal Bronze Issue from the time of Theoderic and Athalaric.. AE Follis. Early to mid 6th century.
Lot # 662 - Ostrogothic Italy. Non-Regal Bronze Issue from the time of Theoderic and Athalaric. AE Follis. Early to mid 6th century. 'Countermarked' early Imperial bronze issue. XLII (mark of value = 42 Nummi) cut into obverse of AE As of Claudius. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR [...]. Bare head of Claudius left, XLII cut behind. Rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC. Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in her right hand and extending her left. For undertype, cf. Claudius RIC I (2nd ed.) 113. AE. 9.89 g. 31.00 mm. R. Rare and interesting, brown patina with malachite spots. Undertype Good F; mark of value. Good VF. These countermarked issues have long been considered as made in Vandalic North Africa, but the hoard evidence and the results of the latest studies makes it seem that they were, in fact, made in the Ostrogothic Italy, and were in use there during the first quarter or first half of the 6th century (Cf, NAC, May 1993, 457). The mark of value XLII refer to a twelfth of a silver unit valued at 500 nummi, which itself amount to the 24th fraction of a gold solidus valued at 12,000 nummi. (Cf. Grierson, MEC, p.28-31). These are not countermarked coins in the usual sense of word, since the LXII figure was not punched or stamped with a single instrument, but seems to have been cut or incised with several chisel strokes. (C. Morrisson,1983). J. Friedlander suggested that for the more finely incised series the pieces were certainly softened by fire in order to be able to engrave more easily the deep and crude strokes. (“Die Erwerbungen des Konigl. Munzkabinets vom 1.Jan.1877 bis 31 Marz 1878” ZfN VI, 1879, p.1-26). Such crude workmanship seem to point to the markings being done by private persons, at least in the case of the most anomalous countermarks. While for the more finely incised countermarks – like our outstanding example – the role of some official authority cannot be excluded. (C. Morrisson). Tentatively, Morrisson suggests that an official practice of marking and re-issuing older bronzes was followed with varying success by private individuals as and when they came into possession of similar pieces. The only paper devoted solely to these countermarked coins is : Morrisson, C. “The re-use of obsolete coins : the case of Roman imperial bronzes revived in the late fifth century” in: ed. C.N.L. (Brooke et al. Studies in Numismatic Method presented to Philip Grierson, Cambridge 1983).XLVI, 487.
Visigoth Tremissis
obverse: Visigoths, Gaul. . AV Tremissis. Pseudo-imperial coinage. In the name and types of the Roman emperor Valentinian III. Uncertain mint in Gaul, c. 417-507 AD reverse: Visigoths, Gaul. . AV Tremissis. Pseudo-imperial coinage. In the name and types of the Roman emperor Valentinian III. Uncertain mint in Gaul, c. 417-507 AD
Lot # 663 - Visigoths, Gaul. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-imperial coinage. In the name and types of the Roman emperor Valentinian III. Uncertain mint in Gaul, c. 417-507 AD. Obv. DN PLΛ VALENTINIΛNVS PF ΛVC. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Latin cross pattée within wreath with small spiky leaves and large central jewel; curved disjointed ties flanking XIIX base ties; beneath, COMOB. RIC X 3721; MEC 1, 172; BMC Vandals 5 (Vandals); Reinhart 32. AV. 1.45 g. 14.50 mm. RR. Very rare and interesting issue. Minor metal flaw on the edge. Good VF.
Superb Sisebut
obverse: Visigoths in Spain. Sisebut (612-621).. AV Tremissis. Ispalia (Seville) mint reverse: Visigoths in Spain. Sisebut (612-621).. AV Tremissis. Ispalia (Seville) mint
Lot # 664 - Visigoths in Spain. Sisebut (612-621). AV Tremissis. Ispalia (Seville) mint. Obv. +SISEBVTVS RE. Mantled bust facing. Rev. + ISPΛLI PIVS. Mantled bust facing. MEC 1, 232 var. (pellets above cross on rev.); Miles, Visigoths 187a; CNV 219; MV 274a. AV. 1.48 g. 20.00 mm. Attractive coin, with lovely warm tone over brilliant surfaces. EF.
obverse: The Lombards, Lombardy. Time of Authari-Agilulf (c. 568-690 AD).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. In the name of Maurice Tiberius (582-602), c. 582-690 AD reverse: The Lombards, Lombardy. Time of Authari-Agilulf (c. 568-690 AD).. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. In the name of Maurice Tiberius (582-602), c. 582-690 AD
Lot # 665 - The Lombards, Lombardy. Time of Authari-Agilulf (c. 568-690 AD). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. In the name of Maurice Tiberius (582-602), c. 582-690 AD. Obv. D N mΛVRI TIЬ PP AVI. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVCVSTORVM. Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOR. Cf. MEC 1, 301; cf. BMC Vandals 22-3; cf. Arslan type 1, 4. AV. 1.48 g. 16.50 mm. RR. Very rare, choice and interesting. Reddish deposits. EF.

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