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Sale 106
The September 3-5, 2018 Pre-Long Beach Auction
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Lot 1597 |
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Constantius I. Silver Argenteus (3.34 g), as Caesar, AD 293-305. Antioch, ca. AD 298. CONSTANTI-VS CAESAR, laureate head of Constantius I right. Reverse: VIRTVS MILITVM, camp-gate surmounted by three turrets; *ANTH*. RIC 43a; RSC 318f. Boldly struck on a nice large flan. Lustrous. Nearly Mint State. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,300 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex CNG 99, 13 May 2015), 715; CNG 55 (13 September 2000), 1438. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $1,620 |
Lot 1598 |
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Galerius. Silver Argenteus (3.48 g), AD 305-311. Serdica, AD 305/6. MAXIMIA-NVS AVG, laureate head of Galerius right. Reverse: VIRTVS MILITVM, camp-gate surmounted by three turrets; .SM.SDE. RIC 11b; RSC 228†a. Well struck and delicately toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $450 - 500 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex CNG 99 (13 May 2015), 717. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $552 |
Lot 1599 |
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Severus II. Æ Follis (9.23 g), as Caesar, AD 305-306. Aquileia, ca. AD 305. SEVERVS NOB CAES, laureate head of Severus II right. Reverse: VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN, Virtus advancing right, holding spear and trophy over far shoulder; AQΓ. RIC 72a. Uniform chocolate brown patina. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 240 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex CNG E337 (22 October2014), 527. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $144 |
Lot 1600 |
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Maximinus II Daza. Æ Follis (7.78 g), AD 309-313. Alexandria, AD 309/10. IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, laureate head of Maximinus II right. Reverse: GENIO IMP-ERATORIS, Genius standing facing, head left, holding patera and cornucopiae; K-Γ/P//ALE. RIC 107c. Brown patina with golden undertones around the devices. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $125 - 150 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $78 |
Lot 1601 |
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Constantine I. Æ Follis (6.06 g), as Caesar, AD 306-307. Antioch. FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES, laureate head of Constantine I right. Reverse: GENIO CA-ESARIS, Genius standing facing, head left, holding patera and cornucopiae; at his feet to left, altar; I//ANT*. RIC 132b. Dark olive-green patina. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex Heritage 231637 (15 September 2016), 63116. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $132 |
Lot 1602 |
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Constans. Æ centenionalis (4.32 g), AD 337-350. Constantinople, AD 348-351. D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans left, holding globe. Reverse: FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO, soldier advancing right, head left, holding spear and leading small figure from hut beneath tree; Γ//CONSIA*. RIC 92; LRBC 2017. Brown patina Perfect centering an well struck. Mint State. Estimate Value $70 - 90 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $120 |
Lot 1603 |
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Constantius II. Gold Solidus (4.46 g), AD 337-361. Rome, AD 357. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG, diademed bust of Constantius II left, wearing consular robes, holding globe and mappa. Reverse: FELICITAS RO-MANORVM, Roma seated facing, holding spear, and Constantinopolis seated left, resting foot on prow and holding scepter, both supporting between them shield inscribed VOT/XXXV/MVLT/XXXX in four lines; RSME(palm). RIC 298; Depeyrot 15/3. Rare. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos
| Unsold |
Lot 1604 |
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Constantius II. Gold Solidus (4.42 g), AD 337-361. Thessalonica, AD 355-361. D N CONSTANTIVS MAX AVGVSTVS, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II right. Reverse: GLORIA REI-PVBLICAE, Roma seated facing and Constantinopolis seated slightly left, resting foot on prow, each holding scepter and supporting between them shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX in two lines; *TES*. RIC 195; Depeyrot 14/1. Graffiti in right obverse field. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $700 - 800 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex CNG E338 (5 November 2014), 288. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $1,020 |
Lot 1605 |
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Julian II. Æ Maiorina (8.44 g), AD 360-363. Constantinople, AD 361-363. D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right. Reverse: SECVRITAS REIPVB, bull standing right; above, two stars (palm)CONSPΓ(palm). RIC 164; LRBC -. Medium uniform chocolate brown patina. Well struck on a full round flan. A very pleasing specimen. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 500 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex CNG E337 (22 October 2014), 539. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $384 |
Lot 1606 |
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Jovian. Æ (3.61 g), AD 363-364. Sirmium. D N IOVIA-NVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Jovian right. Reverse: VOT/V/MVLT/X in four lines within wreath with large central jewel; BSIRM. RIC 118; LRBC 1623. Brown patina. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $150 - 200 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex MoneyMuseum, Zürich, Collection (CNG E342, 14 January 2015), 787 (purchased privately from Dr. Martina Dieterle). View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $102 |
Lot 1607 |
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Valentinian I. Gold Solidus (4.37 g), AD 364-375. Antioch, AD 367. D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian I right. Reverse: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe; ANTE. RIC 2a.i.4; Depeyrot 30/1. Graffiti on the reverse. Fine. Estimate Value $350 - 400 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex CNG E336 (8 October 2014), 327. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $576 |
Lot 1608 |
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Valens. Gold Solidus (4.41 g), AD 364-378. Heraclea, AD 364. D N VALEN-S P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens right. Reverse: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe; SMHA. RIC 1b; Depeyrot 5/2. Graffiti on the reverse and some scattered scratches on the obverse. About Very Fine. Estimate Value $450 - 500 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex CNG E336 (8 October 2014), 338. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $690 |
Lot 1609 |
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Gratian. Gold Solidus (4.50 g), AD 367-383. Thessalonica, AD 378-383. D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian right. Reverse: VICTOR-IA AVGG, two emperors seated facing, nimbate, holding globe between them; behind and between, Victory standing facing with outspread wings; palm below; TESOB. RIC 34b.1; Depeyrot 34/1. We note some marks about the rims. Probably ex jewelry. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 550 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex CNG E345 (25 February 2015), 539. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $720 |
Lot 1610 |
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Valentinian II. Gold Solidus (4.47 g), AD 375-392. Mediolanum, AD 380-382. D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian II right. Reverse: VICTOR-IA AVGG, two emperors seated facing, nimbate, holding globe between them; behind and between, Victory standing facing with outspread wings; palm below; COM. RIC 5e and 8a.1; Depeyrot 1/2 (North Italian mint). Scarce reverse type. Some scattered marks about the rims. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $1,250 - 1,500 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex CNG E349 (22 April 2015), 579. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $1,440 |
Lot 1611 |
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Theodosius I. Æ (4.94 g), AD 379-395. Antioch, AD379-383. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius I right, holding spear and shield. Reverse: GLOR-IA ROMANORVM, emperor standing left, head right, on galley sailing left, extending arm; Victory at helm (wreath)//ANTΓ. RIC 40d.2; LRBC 2714. Dark brown patina. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $60 - 70 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $84 |
Lot 1612 |
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Arcadius. Gold Solidus (4.43 g), AD 383-408. Constantinople, AD 388-392. D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Arcadius right. Reverse: CONCORDI-A AVGGG, Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, foot resting on prow, holding scepter and shield inscribed VOT/V/MVL/X in four lines; Δ//CONOB. RIC 70c.3; Depeyrot 47/3. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 550 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex Money Museum, Zürich (CNG E342, 14 January 2015), 798; Auctiones 26 (16 September 1996), 1263. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $870 |
Lot 1613 |
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Honorius. Gold Solidus (4.46 g), AD 393-423. Ravenna, AD 402-406. D N HONORI-VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Honorius right. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG, emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe, resting foot on bound captive; R-V//COMOB. RIC 1287; Depeyrot 7/1. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 550 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex D. Fagan Collection (CNG E342, 14 January 2015), 800 (purchased privately from Harlan J. Berk). View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $696 |
Lot 1614 |
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Theodosius II. Gold Solidus (4.40 g), AD 402-450. Thessalonica, AD 438/9. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Thedosius II facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman spearing enemy. Reverse: VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger and scepter, shield at her side; in right field, star; TESOB. RIC 366; Depeyrot 52/1 corr. (placement of star). Wonderful bold strike on a full broad flan. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $1,020 |
Lot 1615 |
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Theodosius II. Gold Solidus (4.49 g), AD 402-450. Constantinople, AD 408-420. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Thedosius II facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman spearing enemy. Reverse: CONCORDI-A AVGG, Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe; in left field, star; B//CONOB. RIC 202; Depeyrot 73/2. Lustrous surfaces. A few insignificant scattered marks near the rims. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $700 - 800 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex D. Fagan Collection (CNG E342, 14 January 2015), 801 (purchased privately from Jonathan K. Kern). View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $780 |
Lot 1616 |
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Valentinian III. Gold Solidus (4.48 g), AD 425-455. Ravenna, ca. AD 426-455. D N PLA VALENTI-NIANVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian III right. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG, emperor standing facing, holding long cross and Victory on globe, resting foot on human-headed coiled serpent; R-V//COMOB. RIC 2010; Depeyrot 17/1. Rough edges, flatness on the emperor's head. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex Group SGF (CNG E337, 22 October 2014), 547. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $1,050 |
Lot 1617 |
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Marcian. Gold Solidus (4.37 g), AD 450-457. Constantinople, AD 450-457. D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Marcian facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star in right field; CONOB. RIC 509; Depeyrot 87/1. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 550 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex D. Fagan Collection (CNG E342, 14 January 2015), 806. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $660 |
Lot 1618 |
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Leo I. Gold Solidus (4.45 g), AD 457-474. Constantinople, AD 471 or 473. D N LEO PE-RPET AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Leo I facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding jeweled long cross; in right field, star; Γ//CONOB. RIC 630; Depeyrot 93/1. Some scattered marks about the rims. Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 550 From the William Mills Collection of Roman Coins. Ex CNG E366 (13 January 2016), 939. View details and enlarged photos
| Realized $660 |
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