Electronic Auction 345
Date: 2015-02-25 00:00:00
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Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.83 g, 7h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 4th emission, 2nd phase, AD 267. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Serapis standing left, raising hand and holding transverse scepter. RIC V 329; Mairat 130-4; AGK 90; RSC 360a. EF, good silvering.
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Aureolus. Romano-Gallic Usurper, AD 267-268. Antoninianus (20mm, 2.84 g, 6h). In the name of Postumus. Mediolanum (Milan) mint, 3rd officina. 3rd emission, mid AD 268. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Postumus right / Virtus advancing right, holding round shield and transverse spear; T. RIC V (Postumus) 388; Mairat 222-7; AGK (Postumus) 111b; RSC (Postumus) 441. Near VF, dark brown patina.Aureolus was an extraordinarily capable general who served under Valerian and Gallienus. Around AD 258, Gallienus stationed a new cavalry unit at Mediolanum that was to serve as a quick reaction force against any new invasions along the frontier of the central empire. Aureolus was given command of this unit. In AD 260-261 his forces defeated the armies of the usurpers Ingenuus and Macrianus, and recovered the province of Raetia. Following these victories, Gallienus and Aureolus led a Roman army against the breakaway Gallic provinces under Postumus. Gallienus was forced to leave the field after being injured in battle, and left the campaign in the hands of Aureolus. Aureolus ended the campaign shortly thereafter, and while the reason is uncertain, the historical record suggests it was due to either his incompetence or else treachery (he had come to a secret agreement with Postumus). While the former seems unlikely, given Aureolus' record, the latter is possible, as there are indications that he had been preparing for a revolt as early as AD 262. Regardless, at some point in AD 267, Aureolus revolted and established his base at Mediolanum, where Gallienus besieged him in AD 268. The details of the revolt are unclear, but it appears that Aureolus first appealed to Postumus for aid, and, failing to gain the Gallic Emperor's support, declared himself emperor. About the same time, Gallienus was murdered, and was succeeded by Claudius II Gothicus, who continued to beseige Mediolanum. Soon, though, it appeared that an agreement was reached, and Aureolus emerged from the city to meet Claudius. Any such concord, however, was simply a ruse, as Aureolus was taken into custody and executed.
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Aureolus. Romano-Gallic Usurper, AD 267-268. Antoninianus (19mm, 2.38 g, 6h). In the name of Postumus. Mediolanum (Milan) mint, 2nd officina. 4th emission, mid AD 268. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Postumus right / Concordia standing left, holding patera and rudder; prow of galley to left; S. RIC V (Postumus) 372; Mairat –; AGK (Postumus) 6a; RSC (Postumus) 20b. Good VF, dark brown patina.Aureolus was an extraordinarily capable general who served under Valerian and Gallienus. Around AD 258, Gallienus stationed a new cavalry unit at Mediolanum that was to serve as a quick reaction force against any new invasions along the frontier of the central empire. Aureolus was given command of this unit. In AD 260-261 his forces defeated the armies of the usurpers Ingenuus and Macrianus, and recovered the province of Raetia. Following these victories, Gallienus and Aureolus led a Roman army against the breakaway Gallic provinces under Postumus. Gallienus was forced to leave the field after being injured in battle, and left the campaign in the hands of Aureolus. Aureolus ended the campaign shortly thereafter, and while the reason is uncertain, the historical record suggests it was due to either his incompetence or else treachery (he had come to a secret agreement with Postumus). While the former seems unlikely, given Aureolus' record, the latter is possible, as there are indications that he had been preparing for a revolt as early as AD 262. Regardless, at some point in AD 267, Aureolus revolted and established his base at Mediolanum, where Gallienus besieged him in AD 268. The details of the revolt are unclear, but it appears that Aureolus first appealed to Postumus for aid, and, failing to gain the Gallic Emperor's support, declared himself emperor. About the same time, Gallienus was murdered, and was succeeded by Claudius II Gothicus, who continued to beseige Mediolanum. Soon, though, it appeared that an agreement was reached, and Aureolus emerged from the city to meet Claudius. Any such concord, however, was simply a ruse, as Aureolus was taken into custody and executed.
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Victorinus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 269-271. Antoninianus (19mm, 2.66 g, 1h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 2nd emission, early-mid AD 270. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch and transverse scepter; V to left, star to right. RIC V 117; Mairat 252; AGK 14a. EF, dark brown patina.Victorinus hailed from a wealthy Gallic family, serving in the army and eventually becoming praetorian tribune and consul of the Gallic Empire under Postumus. Assuming the purple after the murder of Postumus, Victorinus initially met with limited support. The province of Hispania broke away, returning to the fold of the central Roman Empire, while southern Gaul threatened to do the same. Victorinus managed to hold onto Gaul only to meet his death a few years later, at the hands of a jealous general whose wife he was rumored to have seduced.
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Victorinus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 269-271. Antoninianus (18mm, 3.03 g, 1h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 2nd emission, late AD 269-mid 270. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Salus standing right, feeding serpent held in arms. RIC V 67; Mairat 321-6; AGK 21c. Near EF, dark brown patina.Victorinus hailed from a wealthy Gallic family, serving in the army and eventually becoming praetorian tribune and consul of the Gallic Empire under Postumus. Assuming the purple after the murder of Postumus, Victorinus initially met with limited support. The province of Hispania broke away, returning to the fold of the central Roman Empire, while southern Gaul threatened to do the same. Victorinus managed to hold onto Gaul only to meet his death a few years later, at the hands of a jealous general whose wife he was rumored to have seduced.
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Victorinus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 269-271. Æ Antoninianus (18mm, 2.65 g, 7h). Unofficial issue(?). Uncertain mint. IMP C VICT..., radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / [A]POLLNI CO[NS AVG], centaur walking left, holding globe and trophy. RIC V –, but cf. RIC V 164 (Gallienus) for the reverse type. Near VF, rough brown surfaces with touches of green.An interesting hybrid combining an obverse of Victorinus with a reverse of Gallienus.
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Divus Victorinus. Died AD 271. Antoninianus (19mm, 2.38 g, 1h). Commemorative issue. Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. Struck under Tetricus I, late AD 271. Radiate head right / Providentia standing facing, head left, holding baton and cornucopia; globe at feet to left. RIC V 88; Mairat (Tetricus I) 414-5; AGK 2b. VF, brown patina.Victorinus hailed from a wealthy Gallic family, serving in the army and eventually becoming praetorian tribune and consul of the Gallic Empire under Postumus. Assuming the purple after the murder of Postumus, Victorinus initially met with limited support. The province of Hispania broke away, returning to the fold of the central Roman Empire, while southern Gaul threatened to do the same. Victorinus managed to hold onto Gaul only to meet his death a few years later, at the hands of a jealous general whose wife he was rumored to have seduced.
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Claudius II Gothicus. AD 268-270. Antoninianus (19mm, 3.30 g, 6h). Mediolanum (Milan) mint, 3rd officina. 1st emission, circa September AD 268-mid 269. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and scepter; T. RIC V 145. Near EF, dark brown patina.
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Aurelian. AD 270-275. Antoninianus (23mm, 4.42 g, 12h). Cyzicus mint. 9th emission, mid-late AD 274. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Sol standing left, spurning captive, raising right hand and holding globe in left; -/A//XXI. RIC V 360; BN 1209 var. (officina B). EF, full silvering.From the Michael Joffre Collection.
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Numerian. AD 283-284. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.03 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 2nd officina. 6th emission, AD 283-284. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse scepter; B/-//-. RIC V 391; Lyon 540; Pink VI/2, p. 21. Good VF, some silvering with touches of verdigris.From the Michael Joffre Collection.
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Diocletian. AD 284-305. Æ Follis (27mm, 10.41 g, 6h). Siscia mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa AD 296. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; -/Γ//*SIS. RIC VI 96a (unlisted officina). VF, silvered.From the J. Herbert Collection.
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Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Follis (26mm, 7.45 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 296-297. Laureate bust right, holding club over his right shoulder, lion skin draped over left shoulder / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; B-Γ//TR. RIC VI 194. VF, dark brown surfaces, some roughness. Rare obverse type.
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Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. AR Argenteus (19mm, 2.58 g, 1h). Rome mint, 1st officina. Struck circa AD 295-297. Laureate head right / VIRTVS MILITVM, four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets; A. RIC VI 42a; Jeločnik 70; RSC 314†b. EF, lustrous, lightly toned.From the Michael Joffre Collection.
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Galerius. As Caesar, AD 293-305. AR Argenteus (18mm, 3.09 g, 11h). Ticinum mint. Struck circa AD 294. Laureate head right / VICTORIA SARMAT, four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets. RIC VI 13b; Jeločnik 27; RSC 208c. EF, lustrous, lightly toned.From the Michael Joffre Collection.
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Maximinus II. AD 310-313. Æ Follis (23mm, 3.78 g, 7h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck AD 310-312. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; -/*//PLN. RIC VI 209b; Huvelin, Deux 102-102b. Good VF, dark brown patina.
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Maxentius. AD 307-312. Æ Follis (24mm, 5.97 g, 6h). Ostia mint, 4th officina. Struck AD 309-312. Laureate head right / The Dioscuri standing facing one another, each holding scepter and bridle of horse; MOSTQ. RIC VI 35; Drost 30c. VF, reddish-brown patina, minor flan flaws.From the J. Herbert Collection.
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Licinius II. Caesar, AD 317-324. Æ Follis (18mm, 3.29 g, 12h). Ticinum mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 319. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Two Victories standing facing one another, holding shield inscribed VOT/PR on altar; C//ST. RIC VII 94. EF, dark brown surfaces.
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Constantine I. As Caesar, AD 306-309. Æ Follis (28mm, 8.98 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. Struck circa AD 307. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Prince standing facing, head left, holding signum with each hand; S-A//PTR. RIC VI 734. Near EF, dark brown surfaces.From the Michael Joffre Collection.
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Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (23mm, 3.07 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck AD 313-314. Laureate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust left, holding round shield and spear over shoulder / Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe; S/F//PLN. RIC VII 18. VF, dark brown patina.
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Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis (14mm, 1.79 g, 6h). Rome mint, uncertain officina. Struck circa AD 337-340. Laureate and helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, draped, with scepter over her left shoulder / Victory standing left, right foot on prow, holding wreath and palm frond; [R(leaf)P]. RIC VIII 20; LRBC 596. VF, dark brown patina with touches of green. Rare.With the dedication of the city of Constantinople in the spring of AD 330, Constantine I utilized a numismatic approach to place his newly-founded city on the same level of importance as Rome. These "city commemoratives" were struck to honor both Rome and Constantinople, the former alluding to its legendary founding with the imagery of the she-wolf and twins and the latter alluding to the recent naval battle over the Licinii with Victory advancing from a conquest. Though meant to honor just these two cities, this series was struck throughout the empire at various mints. For further reading, see Kent, "Urbs Roma and Constantinopolis medallions at the mint of Rome," pp. 105-13 in Essays Sutherland.
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Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis (15mm, 1.90 g, 4h). Alexandria mint, 1st officina. Struck circa AD 337-340. Laureate and helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, draped, with scepter over her left shoulder / Victory standing left, right foot on prow, holding scepter and shield; S-R//SMALA•. RIC VIII 11; LRBC 1453. Good VF, brown patina, some light smoothing. Scarce variety.With the dedication of the city of Constantinople in the spring of AD 330, Constantine I utilized a numismatic approach to place his newly-founded city on the same level of importance as Rome. These "city commemoratives" were struck to honor both Rome and Constantinople, the former alluding to its legendary founding with the imagery of the she-wolf and twins and the latter alluding to the recent naval battle over the Licinii with Victory advancing from a conquest. Though meant to honor just these two cities, this series was struck throughout the empire at various mints. For further reading, see Kent, "Urbs Roma and Constantinopolis medallions at the mint of Rome," pp. 105-13 in Essays Sutherland.