The U.S. & Ancients Coinage Auction
October 2, 2000

Ancient Roman Coins (235-270 AD)

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Maximus, as Caesar, 235-238 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 235-236 AD. Bare-headed, draped bust of Maximus right. Reverse: Jug and sacrificial implements. Slightly toned, and struck on a very broad flan. Superb Extremely Fine, nearly Mint State. Scarce and choice.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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Gordian I, 238 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and scepter. RIC 4; C. 8. Fine portrait, with choice strike and metal. Superb Extremely Fine. Premium example of this rarity.
Estimated Value $3,500-4,500.

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Gordian II, 238 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Providentia standing left, leaning against column, holding cornucopia; pointing with baton to globe at feet. RIC 1; C.5. Old deep toning. Extremely Fine. Very rare. Color photo.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.

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Balbinus, 238 AD. AR Antoninianus, Rome mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Pair of clasped hands. RIC 11; C. 6. Nicely centered and excellent metal, with residual luster. Fine specimen. Extremely Fine. Very scarce.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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Balbinus, 238 AD. AR Antoninianus, Rome mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Pair of clasped hands. RIC 11; C. 6. Well struck and centered, and lightly toned. Good metal and fine portrait. Choice Very Fine, or better.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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Balbinus, 238 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Balbinus, togate, stands left, holding branch and parazoniam. RIC5; C. 20. Well struck, toned, with good metal. Good portrait. Extremely Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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Balbinus, 238 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia, and pointing with wand to globe at feet. C. 24. Deep chocolate brown patina, some smoothing of fields and slight tooling. Very Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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Pupienus, 238 AD. AR Denarius (3.9g). Laureate and draped bust facing right. Reverse: Pax seated left holds olive branch and scepter. C-22; RIC-4; BMC 46; S-2415. Well struck on both sides. Pleasing old cabinet toning. Extremely Fine. Very scarce.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Gold Aureus, Rome mint, struck 241-243 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Sol standing frontal, head left, holding globe. RIC 97; C.37. A few light marks on obverse field. Choice Very Fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.

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Gordian III, 238-244 AD, as Caesar. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Bare headed, draped youthful bust right. Reverse: Jug and sacrificial implements. RIC 1; C. 182. Very handsome likeness of the young Gordian. Extremely Fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $500-750.

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Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE Sestertius. Laureate and draped bust of the emperor facing right. Reverse: Fides standing left holding standard and scepter. C-88; RIC 254; S-2485. Glossy chocolate brown and quite handsome. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE Dupondius, Rome mint, struck 240 AD. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Pax advancing left, holding branch and scepter. RIC 319c; C. 171. Attractive, glossy deep olive and reddish patina. Choice, sensitive portrait. Extremely Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $150-250.

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Philip I, 244-249 AD. AE Dupondius. Radiate bust of the emperor to right. Reverse: Elephant walking left guided by driver. C-20; RIC 167. Dark reddish-brown and quite scarce this nice. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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Philip I, 244-249 AD. AE As. Laureate and draped bust facing right. Reverse: Annona standing left, modius at feet. C-27; S-2609. Attractive dark green patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Ex Stack's Sale of June 14-15, 1971.

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Philip II (Junior), 247-249 AD. AE As. Struck as Caesar. Bare head and draped bust facing right. Reverse: Philip II standing left holding globe and spear. C-50; RIC 256; S-2661. Dark brown patina. Very Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $100-150.

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Trajan Decius, 249-251 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding scepter and raising up branch. RIC 125a; C. 93. Attractive deep green and red patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Trajan Decius. AE Sestertius. Diademed and draped bust of the empress facing right. Reverse: Pudicitia seated left, holding scepter. C-22; RIC 136; S-2734. Pleasing dark greenish-brown. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

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Herennius Etruscus, as Caesar, 250-251 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Bare headed, draped youthful bust right. Reverse: Herennius standing left, holding wand and spear. RIC 171a; C. 28. Deep green and brown patina. Very Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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Aemilianus, 253 AD. AR Antoninianus, Rome mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Spes walking left, holding flower and raising up skirt. RIC 10; C.47. Sharp strike, with a few areas of encrustation. Very Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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Marianna, wife of Valerian, 253-260 AD. AR Antoninianus, Rome mint. Veiled, draped bust right, lunar crescent at shoulders. Reverse: Marianna seated left on peacock flying right. RIC 6; C.16. Sharp strike, with surprisingly good metal. Deeply toned. Extremely Fine. Rare and choice.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 165
Gallienus, 253-268 AD. Group of 5 different. Includes 3 bronze, 1 silver and 1 billon issue. Some interesting types. We suggest you inspect this interesting group. Total of 5 coins. Very Fine and better.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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Postumus, 259-268 AD. AE Double Sestertius, Cologne mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Galley with rowers right. Bastien 146i var. Brown and reddish patina; some minor spots of corrosion. Very Fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $250-350.

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Postumus, 259-268 AD. AE Sestertius. Radiate bust of the ruler facing right.Reverse: Galley travelling right. C-177; Cf. S-3142. A pleasing example and quite rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.

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Aurelian, 270-275 AD. AE 25m (6.5 g) (Antoninianus?). Struck on large medallion size flan. Radiate cuirassed bust of Aurelian right. Reverse: Emperor receiving wreath from Jupiter. Serdica mint. Cf. RIC 290. Rare. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.

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Severina, wife of Aurelian, 270-275 AD. AE As, Rome mint. Diademed and draped bust right. Reverse: Juno standing frontal, head left, holding patera and scepter, peacock at feet. RIC 7; C. 9. Deep green, brown, and reddish patina. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.