ANCIENT ROMAN COINS (Cont.)

400. Clodius Albinus, as Augustus! 195-197 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.00 gm; 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting hem of skirt. Blundered reverse legend"SEP" for "SPES." RIC IV 42a (var); RSC 76b (var). Rare issue as Augustus....(Image) $275

401. Clodius Albinus. As Caesar, 193-195 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.41 gm; 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, 194-195 AD. Obv: Bare head right. Rev: Minerva standing left, holding olive branch, spear, and shield set on ground. RIC IV 7; RSC 48. Near EF, nicely toned................................(Image) $550

402. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (21x18mm; 3.25 gm; 6h). Struck 202 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Septimius on horseback left, raising right hand and holding spear; before him, soldier holding vexillum and leading horse. RIC IV 248; BMCRE 304; RSC 1. aEF, lustrous......(Image) SOLD

403. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 2.97 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck  207 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: AFRICA, Africa reclining left, holding scorpion and cornucopia; modius at feet (weak strike at the top). RIC IV 254; RSC 31. Porosity on reverse.............................................(Image) $135

404. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (19x17mm; 3.08 gm; 6h). Emesa mint. Struck 194 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Fortuna standing left, holding long palm and cornucopia. RIC IV 383; RSC 175a.......(Image) $225

405. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.35 gm. 12h). Rome mint. Struck  208 AD. Laureate head right. Rev:P M TR P XVI COS III P P, Genius standing left, holding patera and double cornucopia. RIC IV 219; RSC 504. aEF...........................................................................................................(Image) $175

406. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.25 gm; 12h). Struck  203 AD. Obv: Laur. head r., Rev: INDVLGENTIA AVGG, IN CARTH in exergue, Dea Caelestis riding lion r., holding thunderbolt and scepter; water gushing from rocks below. RIC IV 266; RSC 222; BMCRE 335.(Image) SOLD

407. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (17mm; 2.72 gm; 1h). Legionary issue. Rome mint. Struck 193 AD. Obv: Laureate head r. Rev: LEG XIIII GEM M V, aquila flanked by two signa. TR P COS in exergue. Forepart of capricorn leaping outward near the base of both signa. RIC IV 14; RSC 272. Scratches on obverse in front of Severus' head. Slight golden tone........................................................................................................(Image) $185

408. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.49 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck 207 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Trophy of arms; to left, captive seated left, in attitude of mourning; to right, bound captive standing right, legs crossed. RIC IV 214; RSC 498. Superb, lustrous EF, but reverse die was a bit worn. Scarce variety with standing captive at right. ...........(Image) $185

409. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.44 gm; 12h). Struck 210 AD. Obv: Laur. head r. Rev: VICTORIAE BRIT, Victory seated left on two shields, supporting with her right hand shield set on her knee and holding palm in left. RIC IV 335; BMCRE 61; RSC 731, except shields below Victory have beaded edges. Die break on Septimius' forehead. Tiny deposits......(Image) $275

410. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.58 gm; 6h). Probable ancient imitation. Obv: Laur. head right. Rev: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Crudely similar to: RIC IV 295; RSC 744....(Image) $45

411. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (3.40 gm). Rome mint. Struck 196-197 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Severus riding horse right, raising right hand. RIC IV 74; RSC 6...............................................................(Image) SOLD

412. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (3.18 gm). Struck 205 AD. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right. Rev: P M TR P XIIII COS III P P, Annona standing facing, head left, holding grain ears and cornucopiae, modius at her feet. RIC IV 200; RSC 476. EF. Lustrous surfaces..................(Image) SOLD

413. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.21 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck  210 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Salus seated left on throne, feeding serpent held in lap. RIC IV 236; RSC 548. Slight porosity in front of Septimius' beard. Copper deposits on Salus...................................(Image) $125

414. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.46 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck  205 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Long beard. Rev: Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia. RIC IV 277; RSC 296. Some roughness and porosity.........................................................................(Image) $145

415. Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (17mm; 2.97 gm; 6h). Laodicea mint, 198-202 AD. Obv: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, Laureate head right. Rev. VICTORIAE AVGG FEL, Victory advancing lleft, holding a wreath in both hands above a shield set on low base to left. RIC 144b; RSC 719. Roughness to right of Victory................................................................(Image) $145

416. Septimius Severus.193-211 AD.  AR Denarius (18mm; 2.85 gm; 12h). Rome, 196 AD. Obv: L SEPT SEV PERT - AVG IMP VIII, Laureate head right. Rev: (MVNIFICENTI)A AVG, Elephant advancing r. RIC IV 82; RSC 348..(Image) SOLD

417. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.84 gm; 12h). Rome mint. Struck 215 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Aesculapius standing facing, head left, holding serpent-entwined wand; globe on ground to right. RIC IV 251; RSC 302. A splendid EF........................................................................(Image) SOLD

418. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. AR Denarius (3.46 gm). Rome mint. Struck 215 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Apollo standing facing, head left, holding branch and resting hand on lyre set on altar. RIC IV 254; RSC 282. Crisp EF, with lustrous surfaces. Minor deposits on obverse portrait and lower reverse edge........................................................................................................(Image) SOLD

419. Caracalla,198-217 AD. Struck c.202 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.48 gm; 12h). Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA FELIX, Plautilla and Caracalla facing each other and clasping their right hands.  RIC 124b. RSC 23a. Scratch on Caracalla's neck. Clogged die on Caracalla's leg on reverse....................................................................(Image) SOLD

                    

420. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.32 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck 212 AD. Obv: Laureate and bearded head right. Rev: Hercules standing left, holding branch, club over left shoulder, and lion’s skin. RIC IV 192; RSC 196. Toned................................................................................................(Image) $185

421. Caracalla.198-217 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.88 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck 211-212 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Indulgentia seated left on curule chair, extending hand and holding scepter.Tiny figure on her arm? See RIC IV 214; RSC 104 and note. Lustrous EF........................................(Image) $175

422. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.11 gm; 6h;). Rome mint. Struck circa  212-213 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Mars advancing left, holding spear and trophy. RIC IV 223; RSC 150. Clashed rev. die...(Image) $185

423. Caracalla.198-217 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.94 gm; 6h). Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: PART MAX PON TR P V COS. Trophy between two captives. RIC 65., RSC 179a. aEF, nicely toned. Excellent detail...........................................................................(Image) $225

424. Julia Domna, mother of Caracalla. Died 217 AD. AR Antoninianus (23mm; 5.18 gm; 7h). Struck 216 AD. Obv: IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, diademed and draped bust right on a crescent. Rev: VENVS GENETRIX, Venus seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left. RIC IV 388A (Caracalla); BMCRE 22-23A (Caracalla); RSC 211. Lustrous fields. Small flan flaws to right of Julia's face and left reverse field................................................................................(Image) $135

425. Another (24mm; 4.21 gm; 1h). Dull fields. Slight golden tone.....(Image) $95

427. Julia Domna. Augusta, 193-217 AD. AR Denarius (21mm; 3.13 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa 200-211 AD. Obv: Draped bust right. Rev: Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and scepter. RIC IV 551; RSC 47. Ragged flan. Some areas of porosity.............................................................................(Image) $45

428. Julia Domna, mother of Caracalla. AR Denarius (2.67 gm). Struck 211-215 AD.  Obv: Draped bust right. Rev: Luna (or Diana), wearing crescent, cloak billowing about head, driving biga with galloping horses left. RIC IV 379c (Caracalla); RSC 105. Dark Tone. Small flan flaw on JD's lip..........(Image) $345

429. Julia Domna. Augusta,193-217 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.68 gm; 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa 205 AD. Obv: Draped bust right. Rev: MATER DEVM, Cybele, leaning on tympanum (drum) and holding branch and scepter, seated left on throne flanked by two lions. RIC IV 564 (Septimius); RSC 123............................................................................(Image) $125

430. Julia Domna. Augusta,193-217 AD. AR Denarius (19x16gm; 3.23 gm; 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa 205 AD. Obv: Draped bust right. Flan flaw before chin. Rev: MATER DEVM, Cybele, standing facing, holding branch in right hand and drum in left, lion at her feet to left. RSC 138; Cohen 128; RIC 566. BM 49. Quite rare. Only two specimens noted in the Reka Devnia hoard of over 80,000 Roman coins. No specimens in CNG Research, acsearch.com, and a few other sites specializing in coins of the Severans. Flan flaw in front of Julia's bust. Roughness on reverse fields.................(Image) $125

432. Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus. AR Denarius (16mm; 3.15 gm; 6h). Struck 196 AD. Obv: IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. Rev: (MATRI)CASTRORVM (Mother of the Camps), Domna standing left, sacrificing from patera held in right hand, holding box in left hand; two standards left. RIC IV 567; BMCRE 57; RSC 134. Very rare........................................................(Image) $85

431. Another. Better, except for legends (17mm; 3.13 gm; 6h)........(Image) SOLD

433. Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.19 gm; 1h). Laodicea mint. Struck circa 196-203 AD. Obv: IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. Rev: HILARITAS, Hilaritas standing left, holding palm and cornucopiae. RIC IV 639 (Severus); BMCRE 600 (Severus); RSC 72. Lustrous EF..(Image) $125

434. Julia Domna. Augusta, 193-217 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.00 gm; 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa 200-207 AD. Obv: Draped bust right. Rev: Pietas standing left, holding acerrum and dropping incense on lighted and garlanded altar to l. RIC IV 572 (Septimius); RSC 150......(Image) $95

435. Plautilla. Augusta, 202-205 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.56 gm; 12h). Laodicea mint. Struck under Septimius and Caracalla, 202-203 AD. Obv: Draped bust right. Rev: Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopia. RIC IV 372 (Caracalla); RSC 8...............................................................(Image) SOLD

436. Plautilla. Augusta. circa 202-205 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.24 gm; 6h). Struck 202-203 AD. Obv: PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC IV 363b (Caracalla); RSC 1. aEF..................................................................(Image) $165

437. Plautilla, Augusta, 202-205 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 2.72 gm; 12h). Struck 202-203 AD. Obv:  PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. Rev: PIETAS AVGG, Pietas standing right, holding scepter and infant. RIC IV 367 (Caracalla); BMCRE 422 (Caracalla); RSC 16. Porosity..........................................(Image) $65

438. Geta. As Caesar, 198-209 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.42 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck  200-205 AD. Obv: Bareheaded and draped bust right. Rev: Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV 9a; RSC 38a. Lustrous EF. Flan crack. Minor porosity. Golden tone......................(Image) $165

439. Geta. As Caesar, 198-209 AD. AR Denarius (3.59 gm). Rome mint. Struck  200-205 AD. Obv: Bareheaded and draped bust right. Rev: Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV 9a; RSC 38a. Near EF, lustrous. Well centered.........................................................................................(Image) $145

440. Geta, as Caesar. 198-209 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.22 gm; 6h). Struck 209 AD. Obv: P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, bare head right, bearded. Rev: PONTIF COS II, Genius standing left, holding grain ears in left hand and patera in right hand over burning altar to left. RIC IV 59b;  RSC 114. EF. Lustrous. Splendid portrait. Edge roughness....................................................................(Image) SOLD

441. Geta. As Caesar, 198-209 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.06 gm; 1h). Laodicea mint. Struck 202 AD. Obv: Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev: Priestly implements: lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and sprinkler. RIC IV 107; RSC 189. Lustrous VF+.....................................(Image) $135

442. Another. 18mm; 3.23 gm; 12h. Glossy surfaces. Slight golden tone...........................................................................................................(Image) $135

443. Geta. As Caesar, 198-209 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.17 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck  200-205 AD. Obv: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, draped bust right. Rev: PRINC IVENTVTIS, Geta standing left, holding baton and scepter; trophy to right. RIC IV 18; RSC 157b. Flan crack. Clogged die on Geta's head on reverse. Porosity.....................................................................................................(Image) $85

444. Macrinus. 217-218 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.44 gm; 12h). Rome mint, 1st officina. 3rd emission, March-June 218 AD. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right, with long beard. Rev: AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing facing, head left, holding scales in right hand, cradling cornucopia in left arm. RIC IV 53; RSC 2; BMCRE 58. Lustrous EF. Small ancient dent by Macrinus' forehead and some minor porosity.......................(Image) $235

445. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.15 gm; 12h). Rome mint. Struck 220-222 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Aquila between two signa; crossed shields at each base. RIC IV 78; RSC 44.............(Image) $145

446. Caracalla. As Caesar, 196-198 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.34 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck 196-197 AD. Obv: Draped and bare headed bust right. Rev: Priestly implements: lituus, cultellus, capis, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC IV 4; RSC 587..............................................................................................................(Image) $75

446a. Julia Maesa. Augusta, 218-224/5 AD. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.15 gm; 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Elagabalus, 218-220 AD. Obv:Draped bust right. Rev: Fecunditas standing left, extending hand over small child and holding cornucopia. RIC IV 249; Thirion 395; RSC 8. Roughness on Julia's cheek. Toned.........................................................................................................(Image) $85

 447. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 2.53 gm; 11h). Rome mint. Struck 219-220 AD. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right. Rev: FIDES MILITVM, legionary eagle on standard between two standards; shields at bottom of all three standards. RIC IV 78; BMCRE 201; RSC 44. The eagle stands left, with head right. aEF. Lustrous.................................(Image) $225

448. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.12 gm; 11h). Rome mint. Struck 219-220 AD. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right. Rev: FIDES MILITVM, legionary eagle on standard between two standards; shields at bottom of all three standards. RIC IV 78; BMCRE 201; RSC 44. The eagle stands left, with head right. Small deposit at the top right of the rightmost standard. aEF. Lustrous.........................................................................(Image) $185

449. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.09 gm; 1h). Struck 221-222 AD. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right. Rev:ABVNDAN-TIA AVG, Abundantia standing left, emptying out cornucopiae; star to right. RIC IV 56; BMCRE 189; RSC 1a. Near EF, toned.............(Image) $145

450. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.62 gm; 12h). Rome mint. Struck 221-222 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right, with “horn” on forehead. Rev: INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG, Elagabalus standing left, holding patera in right hand over lighted altar and cradling club (or cypress) in left arm; recumbent bull behind altar; star to left and right. RIC IV 88 var. (only one star); Thirion 261; RSC 61c. Good VF. Rare with star in left and right fields. Obverse slightly double struck..................................................(Image) $235

451. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (19x17mm; 3.00 gm; 10h). Rome mint. Struck  219-220 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Libertas seated left, holding pileus and scepter. RIC IV 115; RSC 101b. aEF.(Image) $145

452. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.07 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck 219 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Salus standing right, feeding serpent held in arms. RIC IV 139; RSC 261. Choice EF, lustrous...................................................................................................(Image) $195

453. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.21 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck 220-222 AD. Obv: Laur., draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rev: Victory advancing l. holding open wreath; shields flanking, star to r. RIC IV 161; RSC 300a. A lovely, VF+ coin........................................................................(Image) $185

454. Julia Paula. Augusta, 219-220 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.00 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Obv: IVLIA PAVLA AVG, draped bust right. Rev: CONCORDIA, Concordia seated left, holding patera in her extended right hand, resting left arm on armrest; star in left field. RIC IV 211; RSC 6a; BMCRE 172-4. Splendid EF, toned.......................................................................................................(Image) $625

455. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (20mm; 3.10 gm; 6h). Rome mint. 6th emission,  226 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Annona standing facing, head left, holding cornucopia and sacrificing over altar to left. RIC IV 133; RSC 23. aEF.........................................................................(Image) $135

456. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.00 gm; 12h). Rome mint. 5th emission, 225 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Severus Alexander standing left, holding globe and reversed spear. RIC IV 48; BMCRE 253-4; RSC 270. Some toning................................................................(Image) $95

457. Severus Alexander, 222–235 AD. AR Denarius (20mm; 2.78 gm; 12h). Struck 231 AD. Obv: IMP SEV ALE XAND AVG, laureate head right, with close beard, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev: IOVI CONSE R VATORI, Jupiter standing facing, head left, holding thunderbolt and scepter, to left, small figure of Severus Alexander. BMCRE 690. RIC 200. RSC 73. Superb, lustrous EF. Very unusual laurel (?) wreath on emperor................................................(Image) $245

458. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (20mm; 3.57 gm; 12h). Rome mint. 5th emission, 225 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and scepter. RIC IV 144; BMCRE 233; RSC 95. EF....(Image) $115

459. Severus Alexander, 222–235 AD. AR Denarius (20mm; 2.42 gm; 12h). Struck late 222 AD. Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: LIBER—TAS AVG, Libertas standing facing, head left, holding pileus and cornucopia. RIC 156. RSC 152c.......................(Image) $55

460. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (20mm; 3.13 gm; 12h). Rome mint. 3rd emission, struck 223 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Mars standing facing, head left, holding olive branch and reversed spear. RIC IV 23; RSC 231. aEF. Toned and artistic....................................................(Image) $165

461. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (20mm; 2.60 gm; 6h). Struck 227 AD. Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate and draped bust right. Rev: P M TR P VI CO-S II P P, Mars walking right, holding trophy and spear. RIC IV 61; BMCRE 409; RSC 305. Bold EF...................................................(Image) $185

462. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (21x18mm; 3.32 gm; 12h). Rome mint. 15th emission, struck 232 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield. RIC IV 246; BMCRE 837; RSC 161c. ................................................................................................(Image) $145

463. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 2.69 gm; 6h). Rome mint. 5th emission, struck 225 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC IV 180; BMCRE 271-3; RSC 564. Lustrous EF. Slight trace of mustache....................-....................(Image) $185

464. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 2.95 gm; 1h). Rome mint. 11th emission, struck 230 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Victory standing right, with foot on helmet, inscribing VOT/X on shield set on knee. RIC IV 219; BMCRE 638-41; RSC 566a. VF+/VF...........................................(Image) $135

465. Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander  Augusta, 222-235 AD. Murdered together on March 22, 235 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.69 gm; 1h). Rome mint. 1st emission of Severus Alexander, struck 222 AD. Obv: Draped bust right. Rev: Juno standing left, holding patera and long scepter; to left, peacock standing left. RIC IV 343 (Alexander); RSC 35. VF. Roughness on Julia's cheek and lower reverse edge. Toned........................................(Image) $65

466. Another (19mm; 3.45 gm; 12h). aEF. Lightly toned...........(image) $145

467. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.15 gm; 1h). Rome mint. 9th emission, struck 228 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Emperor advancing right, holding trophy and spear. Slight flan crack. RIC IV 85; RSC 351.............................................................................................................(Image) $55

468. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 2.76 gm; 12h). Rome mint. 5th emission, struck 225 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and scepter. Victory extends wreath or globe toward Jupiter. RIC IV 144; BMCRE 233; RSC 95. EF...........................(Image) $145

469. Another (19mm; 3.35 gm; 12h).......................................................(Image) $135

470. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (20mm; 2.95 gm; 12h). Rome mint. 14th emission, struck 231 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Jupiter in fighting stance left, head right, holding thunderbolt. RIC IV 235; BMCRE 790-3; RSC 76. aEF............................................................(Image) $125

471. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.10 gm; 1h). Rome mint. 1st emission, struck 222 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, die break behind head. Rev: Libertas standing left, holding pileus and cornucopia. RIC IV 11 var. (not cuirassed); BMCRE 21-3; RSC 216 corr. (not seen from front). EF for wear, but porosity................................................(Image) $65

472. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.47 gm; 6h). Rome mint. 15th emission, struck 232 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev; Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe. RIC IV 112; BMCRE 855; RSC 427. Lustrous EF.....................................................................(Image) $135

472a. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.39 gm, 7h). Rome mint. 11th emission, struck 230 AD. Obv: Laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev: Sol standing half-right, head left, raising hand and holding globe. RIC IV 102; RSC 391. Superb EF. Golden tone.........................(Image) $195

473. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.04 gm; 12h). Rome mint. 12th emission, 231 AD. Obv: Laureate bust right. Rev: Victory standing facing, head left, holding palm and wreath. RIC IV 212; RSC 556. Lustrous EF.............................................................................................................(Image) $175

474. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.08 gm; 6h). Rome mint. 5th emission, struck 225 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Virtus standing right, holding reversed spear and shield. RIC IV 182; BMCRE 279-80; RSC 576. Lustrous EF, somewhat worn reverse die.............(Image) $135

475. Philip I. 244-249 AD. AR Antoninianus (23mm; 4.38 gm; 6h). Rome mint. 10th emission,  249 AD. Obv: Radiate, dr., and cuir. bust r. Rev: Elephant advancing left, guided by mahout holding goad and wand. RIC IV 58; RSC 17. aEF/VF, lustrous, with some porosity on reverse..............................(Image) SOLD

476. Another (21mm; 3.88 gm; 12h). Obv. slightly double-struck......(Image) $145

477. Philip I. 244-249 AD. AR Antoninianus (22mm; 3.85 gm; 1h). Struck 248 AD. Obv: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Stag standing right; U in exergue. RIC IV 19; RSC 182. aEF for wear, but porosity on reverse. Slight circular ridges on obverse flan...........................................................(Image) SOLD

478.  Maximinus I. 235-238 AD. AR Denarius (21mm; 2.64 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev: Emperor standing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left, between two standards RIC 3; RSC 55. VF+. Note the "beaded" belt the emperor wears on the reverse. These are actually decorations placed in various locations (here at the top) on the leather straps making up the "skirt" you see. These straps are known as Pteruges - leather lappets, which act as protective leather straps in combat. aEF.........(Image) $165

479. Maximinus I. 235-238 AD. AR Denarius (20mm; 3.00 gm; 12h). Rome mint. 2nd emission, 236 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Fides standing facing, head left, holding signum in each hand. RIC IV 7a; RSC 7a. Small flan flaw on emperor's cheek.................................................(Image) $85

480. Maximinus I. 235-238 AD. AR Denarius (20mm; 2.82 gm; 6h). Rome mint. 2nd emission, 236 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Rev: Fides standing facing, head left, holding signum in each hand. RIC IV 7a; RSC 7a. EF, sharp, lustrous. Slight golden tone...........................................(Image) $185

481. Maximinus I. 235-238 AD. AR Denarius (21mm; 2.82 gm; 6h), Rome, late 236-237 AD. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI Pax standing facing, her head to left, holding olive branch in her right hand and transverse scepter in her left. BMC 144. RSC 37. RIC 19................................................................................(Image) $85

482. Maximinus I. 235-238 AD. AR Denarius (20mm; 2.82 gm; 7h). Rome mint. 3rd emission, late 236-237 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Providentia standing left, holding baton over globe and cornucopia. RIC IV 20; RSC 75. Lustrous, choice EF........................................................(Image) SOLD

483. Maximinus I. 235-238 AD. AR Denarius (21mm; 3.14 gm; 12h). Rome mint. 1st-2nd emission, 235-236 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC IV 16; RSC 99a. EF, but slightly worn reverse die. Lustrous.....(Image) $145

484. Probus. 276-282 AD. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.73 gm, 6h). Siscia mint, 1st officina. 4th emission, 277 AD. Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust left. Rev: SOLI INVIC-T-O, Sol in quadriga left, holding whip. RIC V 769........................................................................(Image) SOLD

485. Magnia Urbica. Augusta, 283-285 AD. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.96 gm, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 4th officina. 9th emission of Carinus, 284 AD. Obv: MAGNIA VRBICA AVG, draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent. Rev: VENVS GENETRIX, Venus standing left, holding apple in left hand, long scepter in right; D in l. field. RIC V 337; Pink VI/2, p. 24; Lyon 617.(Image) SOLD

486. Galerius, as Caesar, 293-305 AD. Carthage, circa 299-303 AD. Æ Follis  (27mm., 10.86gm, 6h). Obv:  MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, Laureate head right. Rev: SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART Carthago standing facing, head l., holding fruits in both hands; in exergue, Δ. RIC 32b...........................................(Image) $80

487. Maximianus. First reign, 286-305 AD. Æ Follis (27mm, 10.67 gm, 12h). Thessalonica mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa 302-303 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; –/Γ//•TS•. RIC VI 25b. Very slight silvering remains...........................................................(Image) $85

488. Maximianus Heraclius. As Senior Augustus, 305-308 AD. Æ Follis (26mm, 10.37 gm, 6h). Cyzicus mint. Obv: D N MAXIMIANO BEATISSIMO SEN AVG, laureate bust right in imperial mantle, holding olive branch and mappa. Rev: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia standing right, extending right hand to Quies standing left, holding branch and leaning on sceptre; S- F/star/KS. RIC VI 28b var.- KS mint mark.Some silvering remains......(Image) $85

489. MAXIMIANUS, as Senior Augustus. 285-305 AD. Æ Follis (27mm, 10.00 gm, 6h). Abdication issue. Serdica mint. Struck 305-306 AD. D N MAXIMIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG, laureate, mantled bust right, holding branch and mappa / Providentia and Quies standing vis à vis; S•F/Γ/•SM•SD•. RIC VI 15b; Cohen 493. Worn obverse die. Minor deposits......................................(Image) $75

490. Gallienus. 253-268 AD. AR Antoninianus (20mm, 3.24 gm, 6h). Samosata mint. 3rd emission, 1st phase, 260 AD. Obv: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev: Gallienus standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter standing left, each holding scepter; wreath above. RIC V 440 (with Valerian I); MIR 36, 1697b; RSC 378.F. Minor silvering.........................(Image) $40

491. Salonina. Augusta, 254-268 AD. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 4.10 gm, 7h). Rome mint. 1st-5th emission, circa 253-260 AD. Obv: Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent. Rev: Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter. RIC V 29 and 64; MIR 36, 227b; RSC 60. aEF. Slight golden tone. Good silver. Well struck for issue. Die flaw on Salonina's face and field to right..(Image) $135

492. Salonina. Augusta, 254-268 AD. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 4.34 gm, 11h). Samosata mint. 2nd emission of Valerian I and Gallienus, 256-260 AD. Obv: Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent. Rev: Gallienus and Salonina standing facing one another, clasping right hands. RIC V 63; MIR 36, ; RSC 31. Dark toning................................................................................(Image) $35

493. Valerian I. 253-260 AD. AR Antoninianus (25x20 mm, 3.64 gm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck 253-254 AD. Obv: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VICTORIA AVGG, Victory standing left, holding palm and shield. RIC 128; Cohen 224. Good silver................(Image) $65

494. Aurelian, with Vabalathus. 270-275 AD. Antoninianus (21mm, 2.51 gm, 5h). Antioch mint, 6th officina. 1st emission, November 270–March 272 AD. Obv: Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right; S below. Rev: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus right. RIC V 381; BN 1252. aEF. Exceptional quality for issue. Dark toning, some silvering remains......................(Image) $85

495. Aurelian, with Vabalathus. 270-275 AD. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.47 g, 5h). Antioch mint, 5th officina. 1st emission, November 270-March 272 AD. Obv: Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right; Є below. Rev: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus right.  RIC V 381; BN 1248-51....(Image) SOLD

496. Another, Δ below Aurelian's bust. 22x19mm, 2.53 gm, 12h........(Image) $45

497. Florian. 276 AD. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.26 gm, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 1st officina. 3rd emission, August 276 AD. Obv: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Felicitas standing right, holding long caduceus and cornucopia; I. RIC V 12. Little actual wear, but irregular silvering, surface roughness and deposits....................................................................................................(Image) $45

498. Florian. 276 AD. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.79 gm, 12h). Serdica mint. Obv: IMP C M ANN FLORIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev: PRO-VIDEN DE - OR, Providentia on left standing right, holding ensign in either hand, facing Sol on right, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left; ✴ in lower field; KAB in exergue. RIC V 112. Unusual legend break of DE - OR (vs. D - EOR) on reverse legend...................................................................(Image) SOLD

499. Diocletian. 284-305 AD. Æ Follis (28mm, 10.72 gm, 6h). Ticinum mint, 1st officina. Struck 300-303 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; PT•. RIC VI 45a.........................(Image) SOLD

499a. Diocletian. As Senior Augustus, 305-311/2 AD. Æ Follis (27mm, 9.10 gm, 12h). Antioch mint. Struck 306 AD. Obv: D N DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG, Laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, holding olive branch and mappa. Rev: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia standing right, extending hand to Quies standing left, holding olive branch and scepter; Z in lower center field; ANT in exergue. RIC VI 77a......................................(Image) $65