Auction 87 - Ancient Coins

Maximianus Herculius (286-310), Argenteus, Siscia, ca. AD 294; AR (g 3,00; mm 19; h 6); MAXIMIA - NVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. VIRTVS - MILITVM, eight-turreted camp gate in front of which the four tetrarchs swear over tripod. RIC 32b; C 622.
Wonderful lustrous tone, virtually as struck and almost fdc.

Constantine I (306-337), Medallion, Rome, ca. AD 327-333; AE (g 29,62; mm 39; h 6); CONSTANTI - NVS MAX AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SECVRITAS - AVGVSTI N, Securitas standing l., head r., holding sceptre and resting elbow on column; two captives seated l. and r., back to back, in attitude of mourning. C 170/493; Gnecchi II, n. 9, pl. 130,7.
Very rare. A spectacular medallion and work of a very skilled master-engraver. A portrait in the finest style of the period and with an interesting reverse composition. Perfectly struck and centred on a very large flan, lovely green patina with traces of silvering, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

Crispus Caesar (317-326), Solidus struck under Constantine I, Sirmium, AD 325-326; AV (g 4,32; mm 19; h 8); Diademed head r., with uplifted gaze, Rv. CRISPVS - CAESAR, Victory advancing l., holding wreath and palm; in ex, SIRM. RIC 63.
Rare and about extremely fine. [Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton I, 1997, lot 1702].

Constans (337-350), Solidus, Nicomedia, AD 337-340; AV (g 4,45; mm 21; h 12); D N CONSTA - NS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA CONSTANTIS AVG, Victory seated right on cuirass and shield, inscribing VOT V on shield set on knee, supported by winged Genius standing l; in ex. SMNT. RIC 2; C -; Depeyrot -.
An extremely rare variety, with only three specimens recorded; artfully engraved, well struck, good extremely fine. [From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions].

Constans (337-350), Solidus, Thessalonica, AD 337-340; AV (g 4,28; mm 22; h 6); FL IVL CON - STANS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG, Victory walking l., holding palm branch and trophy on spear; in ex. TES. RIC 28.
Minor marks on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine.

Constantius II (337-361), Solidus, Nicomedia, AD 340-351; AV (g 4,61; mm 21; h 6); FL IVL CONSTAN - TIVS PERP AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE, Roma, holding scepter, and Constantinopolis, resting foot on prow, seated facing, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX; in ex. SMNT. RIC 32; C 108.
Rare. An invisible graffito on obverse and a minor dot on edge, anyway extremely fine.

Constantius II (337-361), Solidus, Antiochia, AD 347-340; AV (g 4,50; mm 22; h 5); FL IVL CONSTAN - TIVS PERP AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory seated r. on cuirass, with Cupid holding shield inscribed VOT / XV / MVLT / XX; in ex. SMANZ. RIC 23.
Rare, good very fine - about extremely fine.

Constantius II (337-361), Solidus, Thessalonica, AD 350-355; AV (g 4,66; mm 21; h 5); D N CONSTANTIVS - MAX AVGVSTVS, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE, Roma, holding scepter, and Constantinopolis, resting foot on prow, seated facing, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX; in ex. *TESSU*. RIC 153; C 122.
An almost invisible mark on cheek, otherwise virtually as struck and about fdc. [Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 80, October 2014, lot 269]

Constantius II (337-361), Siliqua, Sirmium, AD 351-355; AR (g 3,93; mm 21; h 12); D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX, in laurel wreath; below, SIRM. RIC 15; C 342.
Lightly toned, large flan, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

Gratian (367-383), Siliqua, Treveri, AD 367-375; AR (g 2,05; mm 17; h 12); D N GRATIA - NVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VRBS - ROMA, Roma seated l. on throne, holding Victory on globe and spear; in ex. TRPS°. RIC 27; C 86.
Cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

Gratian (367-383), Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 378-383; AV (g 4,51; mm 20; h 12); D N GRATIA - NVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCOR - DIA AVGG A, Constantinopolis seated facing on throne ornated with lions’ heads, holding sceptre and globe; foot on prow. RIC 45a; C 5.
Extremely fine. [From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions].

Valens (364-378), Solidus, Treveri, AD 367-375; AV (g 4,44; mm 21; h 6); D N VALENS - P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTOR - IA AVGG, Valentinian I and Valens enthroned facing, together holding globe; behind and between Victory with outspread wings; between them below, a palm-branch; in ex. TROBC. RIC 17e; C 53.
Extremely fine.

Valens (364-378), Solidus, Antiochia, AD 373-374; AV (g 4,51; mm 21; h 12); D N VALENS - PER F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. GLORIA - R - Christogram - O - MANORVM, Roma, holding scepter, and Constantinopolis, resting foot on prow, seated facing, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT / X / MVL / XX; in ex. AN OBI. RIC 16 var.
Extremely rare variety and not listed in RIC, minor marks, otherwise good extremely fine. [Ex Stack's 174, 2013, R.O. Ebert Collection, lot 2077]

Valentinian II (375-392), Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 378-383; AV (g 4,43; mm 20; h 11); D N VALENTINI - ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCORDI - A AVGGG, Constantinopolis helmeted seated facing, head r., holding sceptre and globe; foot on prow; in ex. CONOB. RIC 45b var (diadem).
Rare without officina letter on reverse; about extremely fine.

Valentinian II (375-392), Solidus, Uncertain mint in Northern Italy (Mediolanum ?), AD 385; AV (g 4,45; mm 20; h 1); D N VALENTINI - ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTOR - IA AVGG, Theodosius I and Gratian enthroned facing, together holding globe; behind and between Victory with outspread wings; between them below, a palm-branch; in ex. COM. RIC 5e (Milan) and 8a.1.
Scarce, extremely fine.

Honorius (393-423), Solidus, Sirmium, AD 393-395; AV (g 4,45; mm 20; h 6); D N HONORI - VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTOR - IA AVGGG E, emperor standing r., holding Victory on globe and standard; at his feet, captive; in field, S - M; in ex. COMOB. RIC 15d.
Scarce. Minor dot on edge, anyway good extremely fine.

Theodosius II (408-450), Light Miliarense, Constantinopolis, AD 408-420; AR (g 4,30; mm 24; h 6); D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust l., Rv. GLORIA - ROMANORVM, emperor nimbate standing facing, head l., raising hand and holding globe; on l., star; in ex. CON. RIC 370.
Near Mint State; attractive light cabinet tone with an underlying lustre.

Marcian (450-457), Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 450; AV (g 4,51; mm 22; h 6); D N MARCIA - NVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman, Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG, Victory standing l., holding long jeweled cross; on r., star; in ex. CONOB. RIC 510; Depeyrot 87/1.
Lustrous, about fdc.

Libius Severus (461-465), Solidus, Rome, ca. AD 462; AV (g 4,38; mm 20; h 6); D N LIBIVS SEVE - RVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG, emperor standing facing, holding Victory on globe and long cross; his foot on the head of a human-headed coiled serpent; in field, R - M. RIC 2704.
Very rare, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

Leo I (457-474), Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 471-473; AV (g 4,45; mm 20; h 6); D N LEO PE - RPET AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed facing bust slightly r., holding spear over shoulder and shield, Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG Γ, Victory standing l., supporting long jewelled cross; on r., star; in ex. CONOB. RIC 630.
About fdc.

Leo I (457-474), Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 471-473; AV (g 4,48; mm 20; h 6); D N LEO PE - RPET AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed facing bust slightly r., holding spear over shoulder and shield, Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG E, Victory standing l., supporting long jewelled cross; on r., star; in ex. CONOB. RIC 630.
Good extremely fine.

Anastasius I (491-518), Solidus, Constantinople, AD 498-518; AV (g 4,45; mm 23; h 6); Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly r., holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif, Rv. Victory standing l., holding staff surmounted by reversed staurogram; on l., star. DOC 7g; Sear 5.
Die-shift on reverse, about fdc.

Justinian I (527-565), Solidus, Rome, AD 542-549; AV (g 4,28; mm 21; h 6); Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, shield over shoulder, Rv. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; on r., star. DOC 320e; Sear 291.
Rare, large flan, extremely fine.

Justinian I (527-565), Solidus, Carthage, AD 546-547; AV (g 4,47; mm 20; h 5); Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, shield over shoulder, Rv. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; on r., star. MIBE 25; DOC 277; Sear 250.
Extremely fine.