ANCIENT ROMAN COINS (Cont.)

                                                (In no particular order)

925. Pop Romanus. Æ 14mm of Constantinople. Struck 330 AD. Obv: POP ROMANVS, Bust of the Roman People left. Rev: Star within wreath. CONSB below. RIC VIII 22; Cohen 2. Special issue for the dedication of Constantinople......................................................................................(Image) SOLD

926. Commemorative Series. 330-354 AD. Æ Follis 19mm. Siscia mint, 2nd officina. Struck under Constantine I, 334-335 AD. Obv: CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS, helmeted and mantled bust of Constantinople left, holding scepter. Rev: Victory standing facing, head left, holding scepter and shield; prow to left; •BSIS• in exergue. RIC VII 241; LRBC 751...........................................................(Image) SOLD

927. Another. 19mm...................................................................................(Image) $35

928. Commemorative Series. 330-354 AD. Æ Follis (15mm). Alexandria mint, 1st officina. Struck circa 337-340 AD. Obv:CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS, Laureate and helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, draped, with scepter over her left shoulder. Rev: Victory standing left, right foot on prow, holding scepter and shield; S-R in upper field; SMALA in exergue. RIC VIII 9. EF, near full silvering on obverse. Substantial silvering on reverse. Scarce variety..............(Image) $65

929. Commemorative Series. 330-354 AD. Æ Follis (18mm).  Heraclea mint, 4th officina. Struck circa 330-333 AD. Obv: CONSTANTINOPOLI, Laureate and helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, draped, with scepter over her left shoulder. Rev: Victory standing left, right foot on prow, holding scepter and shield; •SMHΔ in exergue. RIC VII 120; (r²), rare. VF, some silvering...(Image) $30

930. Another, but SMHΔ in exergue. RIC VII 130, except the three pellets in the right reverse field are vertical, not angular. Hence, not listed in RIC and possibly a new variety; r⁴. Rare. aEF, very dark patina........................................(Image) $55

931. Fausta. Augusta, 324-326 AD. Æ Follis (19mm). Thessalonica mint, 1st officina. Struck 326-328 AD. Draped bust right. Rev: Empress or Salus standing facing, head left, holding two children; SMTSA in ex. RIC VII 161. (r³). Rare. aEF. Splendid glossy black patina................................................................(Image) $95

932. Another, except  2nd officina, SMTSB in exergue..........................(Image) $25

933. Another, but Nicomedia, 1st officina, SMNA in ex. RIC VII 96.......(Image) $20

934. Fausta. Augusta, 324-326 AD. Æ Follis (18mm). Thessalonica mint. Struck circa 318-319 AD. Obv: Draped bust right. Rev: Star of eight rays within laurel wreath. RIC VII 51, LRBC 824; no mint mark specified. Rare............(Image) SOLD

935. Fausta, wife of Constantine I. Augusta 324-326 AD. Æ Follis (19mm). Siscia mint. 2nd officina. Struck 326 AD. FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG, bare-headed and mantled bust right. Rev: SPES REI PVBLICAE, Salus standing facing, head left, cradling two infants in her arms; • BSIS• in exergue. RIC VII 205. Substantial deposits on reverse...................................................................................(Image) $20

936. Fausta. Augusta,324-326 AD. Æ Follis (21mm). Rome mint, 1st officina. Struck under Constantine I, 326 AD. Obv:.FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG, Draped bust right, wearing necklace. Rev: SPES REI-PVBLICA; Spes standing left, cradling two infants in her arms; R(wreath)P in ex. RIC VII 292 (r⁴).  Rare; LRBC 522. EF. Splendid glossy dark green/black patina............................(Image) SOLD

937. Theodora. Died before 337 AD. Æ (16mm). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck 337-340 AD. Obv: FL MAX THEO-DORA AVG, mantled bust right, wearing elaborately coiffed hair. Rev: PIETAS ROMANA, Pietas standing facing, head right, holding child to breast; CONSЄ• in exergue. RIC VIII 36; LRBC 1050. EF but weak strikes, Glossy black patina..............................................(Image) $65

938. Theodora. Died before 337 AD. Æ (13mm). Treveri (Trier) mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa 337-340 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Pietas standing facing, holding child; TRS(palm). RIC VIII 91; LRBC 129......(Image) $25

939. Licinius I. 308-324 AD. Æ Follis (27mm). Thessalonica mint, second officina. Obv: Laureate head r. Rev: Genius standing l., holding patera and cornucopia; ✴ - A in field; SM•TS• in exergue. RIC VI 30b....................(image) $25

940. Licinius I. 308-324 AD. Æ Follis (17mm). Arelate (Arles) mint? Struck 319 AD. Obv: Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Licinius seated facing, with head left and holding scepter and thunderbolt, upon eagle standing right, with wings spread; TARL? in exergue. RIC VII 197........................................(Image) $30

941. Licinius I. 308-324 AD. Æ Follis (26mm). Cyzicus mint, Struck circa 308-309 AD. Obv: VAL LICINNIANVS LICINNIVS P F AVG, laureate head right. Rev: GENIO IMP-ERATORIS, Genius standing facing, head left, holding cornucopia and patera; MKV in exergue. RIC VI 45...................................................(Image) $20

942. Crispus. Caesar, 316-326 AD. Æ Follis (17mm). Thessalonica mint, 5th officina. Struck 318-319 AD. Obv: Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VOT •V• / MVLT •X• / CAESS/T•SЄ within laurel wreath. RIC VII 38......(Image) $20

943. Another, better. 18mm......................................................................(Image) $45

944. Crispus. Caesar, 316-326 AD. Æ Follis (18mm). Londinium (London) mint. Struck 322-323 AD. Obv: CRISPV S NOBIL C, laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding shield and spear. Rev: BEAT TRA-NQLITAS (sic), globe set upon altar inscribed VOT/•/IS/XX; three stars above; PLON in ex. RIC VII 279.....(Image) $65

945. Crispus. Caesar. 316-326 AD. Æ Follis (19mm). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck 318-319 AD. Obv: D N CRISPO - NOB CAES, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP, Two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them shield inscribed VOT/PR in two lines over altar; two seated prisoners. In exergue RIC VII 74 (r³); Rare; Lyon 25. Some minor silvering.........................................................................(image) $55

946. Crispus, Caesar. 316-326 AD. Æ Follis (20mm). Arelate (Arles) mint. Struck 320-321 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: VO/TIS/V in three lines across field; TP below exergal line . RIC VII 220 (r³). Rare. Plate 6, #220...................(Image) $75

947. Crispus, Caesar 316-326 AD. Æ Follis, 19mm. Heraclea mint, struck 317 AD  Obv: DN FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate, draped bust l., holding victory on globe, scepter and mappa, Rv. PROVIDEN - TIAE CAESS, camp-gate with three turrets; MHTΓ. in exergue. RIC VII 18. Substantial silvering......(Image) $45

948. Constantine II. As Caesar, 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (20mm). Siscia mint, 1st officina. Struck 316 AD. Obv: Laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding Victory on globe, and mappa. Rev: Standard inscribed VOT/X in two lines; below captive seated to either side; (S)-F in upper field; ASIS✴ in exergue. RIC VII 118 (r⁵). Rare...................................................................................................(Image) $35

949. Constantine II. As Caesar, 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (21mm). Rome mint, 4th officina. Struck 318-319 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Roma seated right on shield, inscribing X/V on shield set on lap; P–R in field; RQ in exergue. RIC VII 156 (r³). Rare..............................................(Image) $40

950. Constantine II. As Caesar, 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (19mm).Thessalonica mint. 2nd officina. Obv: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust left. Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT V; TSBVI in exergue. RIC VII, 95 and 108, (r⁵). of the highest  rarity, except bust type. Both citations have only laureate head right (B1). This bust type is B4: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust LEFT. Thus, a possibly unique variety?.......................................................................(Image) SOLD

951. Delmatius, Caesar. 335-337 AD. Æ Reduced follis (17mm). Thessalonica mint. Struck 336-337 AD. Obv: FL DALMATIVS (sic) NOB C, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: GLORI-A EXER-CITVS, two soldiers, each holding reversed spear and shield, standing on either side of one standard; SMTSB in exergue. RIC VII 227 (r⁵). Rare...............................................(Image) $35

952. Constantine II. As Caesar, 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (19mm). Rome mint, 4th officina. Struck 318-319 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Roma seated right on shield, inscribing X/V on shield set on lap; P–R in field; RQ in exergue. RIC VII 156 (r³). Rare..............................................................(Image) $115

953. Constantine II. As Caesar, 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (19mm). Ticinium mint. 3rd officina. Obv: Small, bare head, draped and cuirassed, right, seen from the back. Rev: CLARITVS REPVBLICAE, Sol, radiate, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand, chlamys flying. P in left field and T - T in exergue, RIC VII, 81 (r⁵). Rare................................................................(Image) $95

954. Constantine II. As Caesar, 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (20mm). Londinium (London) mint. Struck 322-323 AD. Obv: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust left. Rev: Globe set on altar inscribed VOT/IS/ XX; three stars above; F-B in field; PLON in exergue. RIC VII 253.........................................................(Image) $25

955. Another, 21mm...................................................................................(Image) $25

956. Constantine II, as Augustus. 337-340 AD. Siscia mint. Æ follis. (18mm).
Obv: CONSTANTI NVS MAX AVG,Laurel and rosette-diademened, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: GLOR IAEXERCITVS; two helmeted soldiers standing, facing heads turned toward each other; each holds an inverted spearwith outer arms and inner hands rest on a shield; between them, a single standard with a Chi-Rho on the banner. ЄSIScrescent with pellet within it in exergue. RIC VII 96. Whether Constantine II usurped his father's title of "MAX AVG" or struck this coin as a commemorative of Constantine I, the Great is not known. Superb condition wth a splendid glossy black patina..........(Image) SOLD

957. Constantine II. as caesar. 316-337 AD. Æ follis. (19mm). Thessalonica mint., Struck 336-337 AD. Obv: CONSTANTIN VS IVN NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLORI - A EXER - CITVS, two soldiers standing looking at one another, holding spear and shield; between them, one standard. SMTSB in exergue. RIC VII 223..................................................................................(Image) $30

958. CONSTANTINE II, as Caesar. 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (18mm). Thessalonica mint. 2nd officina. Struck 320 AD. Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Small laureate,head, right. Rev:CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around ,VOT/•/V in three lines within wreath; TSBVII in ex. RIC VII 100 (r⁴). Rare....................(Image) SOLD

959. Constantine II. As Caesar. 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (20mm). Thessalonica mint, 2nd officina. Struck 324 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left. Rev: VOT/•/X in three lines within wreath; TSBVI in ex. RIC VII 128.....(Image) $35

960. Constantine II. As Caesar, 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (19mm).Thessalonica mint.  Obv: Laureate bust right. Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT V; no mint mark, as described by RIC VII 87  (r⁵). Rare...............................(Image) SOLD

961. Constantine II. As Caesar, 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (19mm). Nicomedia mint. 5th officina. Struck 325-326 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAES•, Campgate with two turrets and no doors; star above; SMNЄ in exergue. RIC VII 157. EF, some silvering...............(Image) SOLD

962. Constantine II, as Caesar. 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (18mm). Nicomedia mint. 3rd officina. Struck 325-6 AD. Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS•, camp-gate with no doors and two turrets, star above; MNΓ in exergue. RIC VII 127; LRBC 1097. EF, some silvering....................................................................................(Image) $55

963. Constantine II, as Caesar 316-337 AD.. Follis. Heraclea mint. 5th officina. Obv: D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding scepter and mappa. Rev: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, Campgate with three turrets. SMHЄ in ex. RIC 32. (r²). VF. Substantial silvering......(Image) $40

964. Another, except 20mm;  MHTЄ in exergue. RIC VII 26. Silvering..(Image) $35

965. Constantine II. As Caesar, 316-337 AD. Æ follis (20 mm). Antioch mint,  struck 325/6 AD. Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left. Rev; PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS, campgate with no doors and two turrets; star above;SMANTS in exergue. RIC VII 65 (r¹). Rare. aEF, Some silvering.....................................................................................................(Image) $55

966. Another, except SMANTΔ in exergue. (r²).......................................(Image) $55

967. Another, except Cyzicus; SMKA in exergue.  RIC VII 26 (r¹). Rare.  aEF, substantial silvering..................................................................................(Image) $45

968. Constantine II, as Caesar. 316-337 AD. Cyzicus mint. 4th officina. Æ follis (18mm). Struck 330-333 AD. Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers standing facing one another with spear and shield; between them, two standards. SMKΔ in exergue. RIC VII 80 (r⁴). Rare. EF, slight silvering..........................(Image) $40

969. Constantine II. As Caesar, 316-337 AD. Æ Follis (18mm). Aquileia mint, 3rd officina. Struck 321 AD. Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Laureate, and cuirassed bust left. Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT • X between two palms in laurel wreath; •AQT• in exergue. RIC VII 115 (r²) Rare. aEF, some minor silvering........................................................................................(Image) $55

970. Constantius II, as Caesar. 324-337 AD. Æ Follis (18mm). Sirmium mint. Struck 324/5 AD. Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left. Rev: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS, camp-gate with no doors and two turrets, star above; SIRM in ex. RIC VII 53; LRBC 807. Rare........(Image) $45

971. Constantius II. As Caesar, 324-337 AD. Æ Follis (19mm). Nicomedia mint, 4th officina. Struck 328-329 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left. Rev: Campgate, with two turrets and no door; star above; MNΔ. RIC VII, 124. Scarce. EF, substantial silvering.............................................................(Image) $55

972. Another, except Heraclea mint, 4th officina. 19mm. ; SMHΔ in ex. RIC VII 78 aEF. Some silvering.................................................................................(Image) $40

973. Another Heraclea, except 3rd officina and • in left reverse field; SMHΓ in exergue. RIC VII 97. EF. Near full silvering............................................(Image) $65

974. Constantius II. As Caesar, 324-337 AD. Æ (18mm). Cyzicus mint. 4th officina, Struck 330-3 AD. Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev: Two soldiers holding spear and shield, flanking two standards; SMKΔ in exergue. RIC VII 84 (r²). Rare. aEF, glossy black patina........................................(Image) $35

975. Constantius II. 337-361 AD. Æ 18mm. Struck 348-351 AD. Constantinople mint. Obv: DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, phoenix, radiate, standing right on globe; CONS_? RIC VIII 93?.................................................................................(Image) $35

976. Constantius II. 337-361 AD. Æ 1/2 Centenionalis (18mm). Siscia mint. Struck 348-350 AD. Obv: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Phoenix standing right on rocky mound; ?SIS•. RIC VIII 231; LRBC 1127, except the first letter/object preceding SIS• is not listed in RIC VIII. It appears to be a radiating orb or wreath. A new variety?.................................................(Image) $85

977. Constantius II. 337-361 AD, Æ 18mm, Nummus. Thessalonica mint. Second officina. Struck 350-355 AD; Obv: DN CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO, soldier l., with shield and spear, spearing falling horseman who extends l. arm; B in left field; SMTS in ex. RIC VIII 189. Hard green deposits.......................................(Image) $20

978. Another, except Heraclea mint. SMH(Є?) in ex. RIC VIII 86?.........(Image) $20

979. Another. Mint and mintmark not discernable.................................(Image) $10

980. Constantius II. 337-361 AD. Æ Centenionalis (21mm). Nicomedia mint, 5th officina. Struck 348-351 AD. Obv: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust left, holding globe. Rev: Emperor standing left, holding labarum and grounded shield; two bound captives to left; SMNЄ. RIC VIII 67; LRBC 2289......(Image) $35

981. Constantius II. 337-361 AD. Æ Centenionalis (22mm). Siscia mint. Struck 350 AD during the short reign of the emperor Vetranio, while Constantius II was off fighting wars in the East.. Obv: D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; A behind, star before. Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM, emperor standing left, holding a standard in each hand with Chi-Rho on banner; star above him; A in field; •BSIS• in exergue. RIC VIII 284; LRBC 1171............................................................................................................(Image) $35

982. Another, except  23mm, aEF with glossy brown/black patina....(Image) $65

983. Constantius II. 337-361 AD. Æ Centenionalis (22mm). Struck 350 AD  during the reign of the emperor Vetranio. Siscia mint. Obv: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind. Rev: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Constantius standing left holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner, being crowned by Victory who stands behind; A in field; •ASIS✴in exergue. RIC VIII 282; LRBC 1169. Glossy brown/black patina.........................................(Image) $35

984. Constantius II. 337-361 AD. Æ Centenionalis (23mm). Siscia mint, 5th officina. Struck 350-351 AD, after Vetranio's retirement. Obv: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Emperor standing facing, head left, holding a standard in each hand with Chi-Rho on banner; star above, III in left field; ЄSIS(crescent) in exergue. RIC VIII 301; LRBC 1187. Scarce. Glossy brown/black patina with slight earthen deposits..................................(Image) $55

985. Another, except ΓSIS. RIC VIII 301?; crescent off flan? aEF........(Image) $55

986. Another, except 22mm; ЄSIS(crescent)..........................................(Image) $25

987. Another, except 23mm; (Є)SIS(crescent)........................................(Image) $30

988. Constans. 337-350 AD. Æ 18mm. Siscia mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 348-350. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Phoenix standing right upon rocky mound; BSIS(officina mark). RIC VIII 236 or 241.........................(Image) $55

989. Another, except RIC VIII 232; ASIS•. aEF, glossy black patina....(Image) $55

990. Constans. 337-350 AD. Æ (16mm). Siscia mint, 1st officina. Struck 347 AD. Obv: Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Victory advancing left, holding wreath in each hand; Christogram to right; ✴ASIS✴in exergue. RIC VIII 181. Superb EF, Glossy black patina.......................(Image) $135

991. Another.............................................................................................(Image) $135

992. Constans , as Caesar Æ Nummus, Siscia, 334-335 AD. AE 19mm. Obv: FL CONSTANTIS BEA C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLOR - IA EXERC - ITVS, Two soldiers standing with spears and shields; between them, two standards; • ΔSIS• in exergue. RIC 238............................................(Image) $25

993. Constans. 337-350 AD. Æ 16mm Siscia mint, 3rd officina. Struck as caesar 335-336 AD. Obv: FL CONSTANTIS BEA C, Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: GLOR - IA EXERC - ITVS, two soldiers standing facing one another; signum between; ΓSIS in exergue. RIC VII 255, but officina Γ not listed. Unique? aEF, glossy black patina.........................................................(Image) $95

994. Constans. 337-350 AD. Æ (23mm). Thessalonica mint, 2nd officina. Obv: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; A to left. Rev: Constans standing left on galley, holding Victory on globe and labarum; at stern sits Victory, steering the ship; A in field; TSB in exergue. RIC VIII 122......(Image) $25

995. Another, except TSЄ in exergue..............................................................(Image) $35

996. Constans. 337-350 AD. Æ Nummus, 16mm. Siscia mint? struck 347-348 AD; Obv: CONSTAN - S P F AVG, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN, Two Victories standing facing one another, each holding wreath and palm; at center, palm. Apparently RIC VII Siscia 194-196. Mint mark and officina off flan..................................................................(Image) $20

997. Vetranio. 350 AD. Æ Centenionalis (22mm). Siscia mint, 2nd officina. Obv: D N VETRA NIO P F AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; A to left. Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM, Vetranio, in military attire, standing left, holding a labarum, ornamented with a Christogram, in each hand; star above; A in left field; •BSIS✴ in exergue. RIC VIII 281; LRBC 1168; Hunter –. aEF; some roughness on obverse............................................................................(Image) $145

998. Valens. 364-378 AD. Æ 27mm. Nicomedia mint, 2nd officina. Struck 364-367 AD. Obv: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Valens standing facing, head right, holding standard and Victory on globe; SMNB in exergue. RIC IX 7b var. (unlisted officina). VF, dark green/black patina, small area of flat strike at mintmark. VERY RARE "Æ 1" denomination.....(Image) $185

999. Constantius Gallus, Caesar. 351-354 AD. Æ Centenionalis (23mm). Mint not visible. Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman left; Γ in l. field. Mintmark off flan, but probably RIC VIII Nicomedia 85 or 87, p. 478....(Image) $20

1000. L. Memmius Galeria. 103-102 BC. AR serrate denarius (18x15mm; 3.59 gm; 10h). Obv: Laur. Head of Saturn left, letter and dot below chin, harpa and ROMA behind. Rev: Venus in biga, right, Cupid flies right, above; L MEMMI/GAL in exergue. BMC 1329-46; Syd. 574; RSC p.66, 2........................................(Image) $45

1001. Hadrian. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.38 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa  134-138 AD. Obv: Bare head right. Rev: Fides standing right, holding grain ears and plate of fruit. RIC II 241A; RSC 716..................(Image) $65

1002. Hadrian. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.00 gm; 6h). Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Bare-headed and draped bust left. Rev: CLEMENTIA(?) AVG COS III P P. Clementia(?) standing left with patera and scepter. RIC 206. Not much actual wear, but rough surfaces..........................................(Image) SOLD

1003. Faustina Sr, wife of Antoninus Pius. Rome mint. AR Denarius ( 18mm; 3.18 gm; 6h). Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right. Rev: AETER NITAS, Aeternitas standing head left, holding phoenix and raising hem of skirt. RIC III 347 (Antoninus Pius); RSC 11. Porosity on reverse...............................(Image) $55

1004. Faustina Sr., wife of Antoninus Pius. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.60 gm; 5h). Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right. Rev: AETE-R-NITAS, Aeternitas, Providentia, or Urania standing front, held left, with veil blown around it, holding globe in r. hand, l. hand on veil. RIC III 351 (Pius); BMCRE 373(Pius); RSC 32. Porous surfaces, light scratches............................................(Image) $95

1005. Faustina Sr. Died 141 AD. AR Denarius (2.98 gm). Rome mint. Struck circa 141-146 AD. Obv: DIVA AVG FAVSTINA, Diademed and draped bust right. Rev: PIE TASAVG, Pietas standing left, sacrificing over altar, holding box of perfumes. RIC III 394a; RSC 234. Scratches on obverse and reverse..(Image) $95

1006. Commodus. 177-192 AD. Denarius (2.73 gm). Rome mint. Obv: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT P P. Laureate head right. Rev: FIDEI COH P M TR P (XVI COS VI.)? Fides standing left, holding grain ears and standard. RIC 207, 220,.or 229a.............................................................................................................(Image) $40

1007. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (2.88 gm). Rome mint. Struck  220-1 AD. Obv: Laureate and draped bust right. Rev: Victory flying left, holding open wreath in both hands; star to left, small shields to either side of feet. RIC IV 161; Thirion 316; RSC 30..................................................................................(Image) $45

1008. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (3.02 gm). Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right. Rev: VICTORIA AVG, Victory flying left, holding open wreath; two shields below, star to right. RIC IV 161; BMCRE 236; RSC 300. Cut and scratches on obverse........................................(Image) $20

1009. Gallienus. 253-268 AD. Antoninianus (2.28 gm). Antioch mint. 7th emission, 260-264 AD. Obv: Radiate and cuir. bust r. Rev: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC V 663; RSC 1098c................(Image) $20

1010. Constantine I. 307/310-337 AD. Æ Follis (3.19 gm). Heraclea mint, 1st officina. Obv: Laureate and draped(?) bust right. Rev: DNCONSTANTINIMAXAVG around  VOT XXX ✴ in three lines within wreath; SMHA. RIC VII 106, except bust type and star within wreath, not before mintmark. A new variety?.........................................................................(Image) $25

1011. Constantine I. 307/310-337 AD. Æ Follis (2.83 gm). Ticinum mint. Struck 322-325 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev; VOT/XX in two lines within wreath; crescent below; ST in exergue. RIC VII 167............................................(Image) $30

1012. Constantine I. 307/310-337 AD. Æ Follis (2.53 gm). Heraclea mint, 1st officina. Struck 326 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: VOT XXX in two lines within wreath; •SMHΑ in exergue. RIC VII, 91 (r⁵). Rare.........................(Image) $65

1013. Constantine I. 307/310-337 AD. Ӕ Nummus. Constantinople mint, 328-329 AD. Obv: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE, Victory seated left on cippus, holding palm branch in each hand; kneeling captive and trophy before her, B in left field, CONS✴ in exergue. RIC VII, 38................................................(Image) $30

1014. Time of Constantine I, ancient struck mule. Obv: C(ONSTANTINOP)OLI, Laureate and helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, wearing imperial mantle, with spear over left shoulder. Rev: VOT/XX/MV•LT/XXX in wreath.......(Image) $20