October 29th, 2007 — Coinworld
Posted Oct 12, 12:14 pm
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21mm
510-480 BC silver stater from Kroton, a Greek colony in southern Italy.
Obv: sacrificial tripod, stork beside
Rev: same design but incused
NGC VF slight double striking — $277
NGC EF — $377
NGC Abt Unc — $477
21mm
482-472 BC silver stater struck by the tyrant Theron at the Greek colony of Himera, founded at a sacred hot springs, across the bay from modern day Palermo on Sicily.
Obv: crowing cock
Rev: crab
ICG EF 45 Very unusual with full city name on coin. — $1275
17mm
480-400 BC silver stater from Poseidonia, now Paestum, a Greek colony in southern Italy. It is the site of the best preserved Archaic Greek temples in the ancient world.
Obv: Poseidon advancing with net, brandishing trident
Rev: his pet bull
NGC Fine, PQ centering and strike — $377
NGC VF — $417
NGC EF — $577
— $137
25mm
478-472 BC silver tetradrachm of the Greek colony of Syracuse on Sicily
Obv: head of goddess Arethusa surrounded by 4 dolphins
Rev: Walking horses being crowned by Victory while pulling chariot
ICG EF 40 — $1477
10mm
477-388 BC gold (electrum) 1/6th stater or hekte from the Greek city of Phokaia in Ionia
Obv: laureate head of Apollo
Rev: 4 part square punch
ICG F 15 — $197
ICG VG 10 — $177
other type ICG VF 35 — $257
9mm
477-388 BC gold (electrum) 1/6th stater or hekte from the Greek city of Phokaia in Ionia
Obv: head of Hera
Rev: swastika style punch
ICG VF 30 — $677
9mm
454-427 BC gold hekte of Mytilene
Obv: head of the satyr Selinus
Rev: two rams butting heads
ICG VF 25 — $677
9mm
454-427 BC gold (electrum) 1/6 stater or hekte, from the Greek city Mytilene on the isle of Lesbos
Obv: lion's head
Rev: incused head of calf
ICG VF 30 — $775
24mm
449-413 BC silver tetradrachm of Athens, perhaps the most widely recognized ancient coin.
Obv: Athena
Rev: her pet owl
ICG VF 35 — $687
NGC genuine (EF+, faint surface oxidation) — $775
10mm
377-326 gold (electrum) 1/6th stater, or hekte from the Greek city of Mytilene on the isle of Lesbos
Obv: Veiled head of Demeter
Rev: sacrificial tripod
ICG EF 40 — $777
25mm
350-281 BC Silver distater of Thurium, a Greek colony in southern Italy
Obv: Athena wearing a helmet decorated with the sea monster Scylla
Rev: bull butting
ICG EF 40 choice centering and old toning — $4400
14mm
340-170 BC silver tetrobol of the Greek city of Histiaia on the island of Euboia
Obv: Elegant head of the nymph Histiaia, hair rolled up and wreathed.
Rev: The nymph Histiaia seated on the stern of a Greek galley, holding a naval standard, reflecting the city’s importance as a seaport.
NGC Abt Unc — $137
NGC EF — $97
24mm
355-348 BC silver tetradrachm of Philip II of Macedon, Amphipolis mint.
Obv: laureate head of Zeus in fine style
Rev: Philip wearing broad brimmed king's hat riding horse
ICG EF 45 slight obv double striking — $2277
25mm
316-294 BC silver tetradrachm in the name of Philip II of Macedon, Amphipolis mint
Obv: laureate head of Zeus
Rev: the youth Alexander on Bucephalus
ICG EF 45 obv great centering — $777
17mm
317-311 BC gold stater in the name of Alexander the Great, Babylon mint
Obv: helmeted head of Athena
Rev: standing Nike, holding wreatha and mast of ship
ICG VF 30 PQ nice centering — $2677
325-323 BC gold stater of Alexander, Miletus mint ICG EF 40 — $2977
323-317 BC gold stater in the name of Alexander, Abydus mint ICG Abt Unc — $2977
ICG AU 58 Lampsacus mint during reign of his half brother Philip III — $3477
19mm
336-323 BC gold stater of Alexander the Great
Obv: helmeted head of Athena
Rev: Nike standing
NGC Uncirculated — $6700
NGC choice uncirculated — $27,000
26mm
336-323 BC silver tetradrachm of Alexander the Great
Obv: Hercules
Rev: Zeus enthroned, holding eagle, cornucopiae in field.
ICG AU 50 — $677
NGC EF — $477
NGC (VF) — $297
NGC VG — $147
310-301 BC silver drachm in the name of Alexander Same designs as previous, Colophon mint, ICG AU 53 — $247
19mm
297-281 BC Gold stater of Lysimachus, Thracian successor of Alexander the Great
Obv: portrait of the deified Alexander wearing the horn of the Egyptian god Ammon. The best source for a no question portrait of Alexander, struck by the people who knew him.
Rev: helmeted Athena enthroned, holding Nike
ICG AU 55 — $3977
24mm
267 BC gold pentadrachm of Ptolemy II, a Greek king of Egypt who founded the library of Alexandria. He also instructed the Septuagint to be written by having 72 scholars translate the Old Testament into Greek in 72 days.
Obv: diademed head of Ptolemy I in superb Hellenistic style
Rev: eagle in thunderbolt, shield in field
ICG AU 50, tiny Aramaic letter counterstamped in obv field — $15,700
25mm
285-246 BC silver tetradrachm of Ptolemy II
Obv: head of Ptolemy I
Rev: eagle on thunderbolt
ICG EF 45 minor planchet defects — $227
32mm
246-227 BC silver tetradrachm of the Seleucid king, Antiochus Hierax, Scepsis mint
Obv: high relief diademed head of Antiochus
Rev: nude Apollo holding arrow and bow, seated on Omphalos, mint symbol: Pegasus topped rhyton
ICG EF 45 PQ — $1977
27mm
221-205 BC gold octodrachm by Ptolemy IV, a Greek king of Egypt
Obv: radiate and robed bust of his father Ptolemy III, trident over shoulder.
Rev: radiant cornucopiae
ICG AU 50 — $20,700
27mm
221-205 BC gold octodrachm of Ptolemy IV of Greek Egypt. These huge gold coins are highly prized for their unusual size.
Obv: veiled bust of the deified Arsinoe II
Rev: double cornucopiae.
ICG EF 45 — $14,200
20mm
200-100 BC silver didrachm from the Greek city of Oinoanda in the Asia Minor province of Lycia
Obv: laureate head of Zeus, scepter behind
Rev: eagle standing on thunderbolt, bunch of grapes to right.
Look at the old catalog price on this. — $577
32mm
171-135 BC Silver tetradrachm of Eukratides I, Greek usurper king of Baktria.
Obv: Helmeted, heroic nude bust of Eukratides preparing to hurl spear, diadem from his helmet trailing down his back. This very unusual view of the warrior king emphasizes his athletic prowess by showing his back muscles. This difficult perspective was not attempted by ancient die engravers very often.
Pleasing ICG AU 50 — $5700
31mm
171-145 BC silver tetradrachm of Eukratides I of the Indo-Greek kingdom of Bactria
Obv: Eukratides wearing crested Macedonian helmet
Rev: Castor and Pollux on horseback, wielding long Greek spears.
ICG AU 55 original uncleaned surfaces — $1277
18mm
163-130 BC silver drachm of Ariarathes V, the Greek king of Cappadocia
Obv: his high relief diademed bust in fine Hellenistic style
Rev: Athena standing
NGC Abt Unc — $297
19mm
150-145 BC silver drachm of Alexander Balas, the Greek king of the Seleucid dynasty ruling Asia Minor and the Near East
Obv: his diademed head
Rev: Apollo holding arrow, seated on Omphalos
NGC Abt Unc, minor flan crack — $197
30mm
138-129 BC silver tetradrachm of Antiochus 7th of Greek Syria
Obv: his diademed bust
Rev: Athena standing in wreath, holding Nike
NGC Abt Unc — $487
135-104 BC bronze prutah of John Hycarnus I, as king in Palestine, Jerusalem mint
Obv: double cornucopiae
Rev: Hebrew legend in wreath
ICG VF 30 — $227
ICG F 15 — $77
18mm
58 BC silver denarius of the Roman Republic struck by M. Aemilius, governor of Syria
Obv: King Aretas of the Nabatean Arabs kneeling beside his camel, paying a fine of 300 talents to Pompey the Great.
Rev: Jupiter in chariot trampling scorpion
ICG AU 55 slightly off center — $247
19mm
Silver drachm of the Parthian king Orodes II 57-38 BC, who aided Mattathias of Judaea and was already famous for his spectacular victory over the Roman legions led by Crassus, one of the leaders of the Roman First Triumvarate with Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. In 54 BC Orodes slaughtered the Roman Legions. The Roman standards were displayed in triumph in Parthia, and the head and hands of Crassus were presented at the court of Orodes.
Obv: diademed bust of Orodes II
Rev: seated archer, anchor behind
NGC Very Fine — $127
Discount special: Orodes II NGC VF, Mattathias Antigonus in NGC genuine and a Herod the Great in NGC genuine, all for — $187
25mm
57-16 BC silver tetradrachm from Antioch during Roman rule
Obv: head of Philip Philadelphur
Rev: Zeus enthroned
NGC Abt Unc — $277
NGC genuine — $97
18mm
C 55 BC gold stater of the Celtic Ambiani tribe, who fought valiantly, but eventually fell to Julius Caesar on his Gaulish War campaign.
Obv: very Picasso-esque prancing horse
Rev: usually a smooth blank, this specimen actually show some of Apollo's hair curls.
ICG AU 50 — $977
18mm
49-48 BC The first silver denarius of Julius Caesar
Obv: elephant trampling a snake
Rev: implements of the high priest used by Caesar
NGC Abt Unc PQ lustrous — $1977
18mm
48 BC silver denarius of Decimus Junius Brutus, another of Caesar's assassins named Brutus
Obv: bare head of his adopted father, the consul Aulus Postumius Albinus.
Rev: Albini Bruti in wreath of grain ears.
ICG VF 35 — $277
19mm
48-47 BC silver denarius of Julius Caesar
Obv: diademed head of goddess (Clementia?) wearing necklace, Caesar's age of 52 behind her head in Roman numerals.
Rev: trophy of Gallic arms and armour, celebrating the conquest of Gaul after a 9 year war.
ICG AU 58 nice old toning — $2750
NGC Abt Unc, bright white — $2577
47-46 BC silver denarius of Julius Caesar
Obv: diademed head of Venus
Rev: Aeneas carrying his father and the Palladium out of burning Troy
ICG EF 40 PQ nice old toning — $1077
19mm
46 BC silver denarius struck by M. Cordius Rufus
Obv: owl sitting atop crest of Athena's helmet
Rev: the Aegis, which decorated Athena's breastplate. The Aegis was a goatskin which held the deadly head of Medusa, given to Athena by the hero Perseus.
ICG EF 45 — $777
19mm
46 BC silver denarius of the waning Roman Republic, struck by M. Cordius Rufus
Obv: diademed head of Venus
Rev: Cupid riding on a dolphin
ICG AU 50 — $477
20mm
Early 44 BC silver denarius of Julius Caesar, struck by his moneyer P. Sepullius Macer
Obv: laureate bust of Julius Caesar, comet behind
Rev: standing Venus holding scepter and Victory
ICG AU 55 — $8700
18mm
Early 44 BC silver lifetime portrait denarius of Julius Caesar struck by him moneyer and ally M. Mettius in Rome
Obv: laureate bust of Julius, lituus and simpulum behind
Rev: Venus standing, holding Victory, shield and scepter, G before
ICG EF 40 nice old toning over lustrous surfaces — $3977
18mm
42 BC silver denarius struck by moneyer L Mussidius Longus in Rome
Obv: portrait of Julius Caesar
Rev: globe with cornucopiae, rudder, caduceus, and priest's hat
ICG AU 50 — $7700
18mm
42 BC silver denarius portrait of Julius Caesar struck by moneyer and ally L. Mussidius Longus at Rome
Obv: particularly fine style laureate bust of Julius Caesar
Rev: rudder, globe, cornucopiae, caduceus, and priest's hat.
ICG VF 30 very sharp portrait — $3277
another ICG F 12 — $1577
18mm
Silver denarius of Brutus, spring or summer of 42 BC, struck right before his final defeat by Julius Caesar’s nephew, Augustus and Marc Anthony. Brutus, the son of Caesar’s mistress, was one of the ringleaders who assassinated Julius in the Roman Senate with a rain of dagger blows. Julius’ final words were “Et tu, Brute” meaning, in a surprised dismay: and you too, Brutus.
Obv: Veiled head of Libertas, since Brutus was a supporter of the old Republic. L. Sesti Pro Q around is the supporter of Brutus who struck this issue, and his title.
Rev: tripod lebes between axe(for killing sacrificial animals) and simpulum (ladle for pouring wine for sacrifice). Q. Capeio Brutus Pro Cos around.
ICG AU50 — $2177
ICG EF45 — $1477
19mm
41-40 BC silver denarius of the imperator Ahenobarbus. This capable, cunning and flexible admiral served Pompey the Great, Brutus and Cassius, Mark Anthony and Augustus at different times in his career.
Obv: probably his portrait
Rev: military trophy erected on prow of galley.
ICG EF 45 PQ great highlights — $3700
20mm
2BC-4AD silver denarius of Augustus at the height of his power.
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: his grandsons and heirs, the Caesars Gaius and Lucius with arms and armour.
ICG EF 40 PQ superb wide flan — $977
NGC VF — $477
NGC Fine — $377
NGC VG — $277
19mm
13-14 AD silver denarius of Augustus at the end of his long reign.
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: his wife Livia enthroned. This reverse design dominated the denarii for the next 33 years as Augustus' step-son Tiberius continued honoring his mother.
ICG EF 45 near white lustrous — $577
17mm
14-37 AD gold aureus of the Roman emperor Tiberius
Obv: laureate bust of Tiberius, step-son of Augustus
Rev: Livia, mother of Tiberius, enthroned
NGC EF superb PQ, lustrous and full border on obverse — $8700
18mm
17-37 AD silver denarius, or "Tribute Penny of the Bible" struck by the Roman emperor Tiberius
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: Livia, his mother, enthroned
ICG VF 35 — $677
another ICG VF 20 — $497
16mm
Bronze prutah of Valerius Gratus, prefect of Judaea 15 to 26 AD, appointed by Tiberius, stepson of Augustus. Lifetime of Christ affordable coin.
Obv: "Tiberius Caesar" in wreath.
Rev: "Julia" in wreath
NGC genuine — $47
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100 BC to 29 AD pair of Judaean small bronzes, called “Widow’s Mites” in the Bible. The most complete and accurate presentation in a full color, fold over card which opens to 11 by 8 ½ inches and gives a full discussion of the ancient Judaean coins mentioned in the New Testament. The coins, as a pair inserted into the folder come with the history, certificate of authenticity, Jonathan K. Kern Co guarantee and 6 by 9 inch mailing envelope.
Two coins in very good to fine: — $39
17mm
69 AD silver denarius of Otho, short lived 8th of the 12 Caesars.
Obv: his bewigged bust
Rev: Securitas standing
ICG VF 20 old toning — $2700
23mm
67-68 AD silver shekel of the Jewish Zealots besieged in Jerusalem by the Romans
Obv: Omer cup
Rev: Pomegranate branch
ICG AU 50 — $2977
18mm
69-79 AD silver denarius of Vespasian. The price of slaves in the Roman empire dropped to an all time low due to the 500,000 captive Jews on the market.
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: captive Jewess seated under trophy of arms and armour, JVDAEA in exergue
NGC EF — $977
NGC Good — $127
18mm
70-71 AD silver denarius of Vespasian, Rome mint
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: Vesta enthroned, holding ladle
ICG AU 50 — $377
81-96 AD silver denarius of Domitian, second son of Vespasian and later emperor and last of the 12 Caesars.
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: Minerva standing
NGC VF — $97
19mm
98-99 AD gold aureus of Trajan, Nerva's wisdom in adopting Trajan made the Roman empire stretch to its greatest geographical range.
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: Germania seated on shields, extending olive branch of peace.
ICG AU 50 — $9700
18mm
101-102 AD silver denarius of Trajan
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: Victory standing, holding long palm branch and wreath
ICG AU 55 — $377
18mm
103-111 AD silver denarius of Trajan
Obv: his laureate bust, toga over far shoulder
Rev: Felicitas standing, leaning on column, holding caduceus
ICG EF 45 — $177
18mm
107 AD silver denarius of Trajan
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: trophy of arms and armour of defeated enemies set up like a scarecrow
ICG VF 35 — $177
33mm
118 AD brass sestertius of Hadrian
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: Liberalitas scene of Hadrian distributing money to citizens of Rome. As a new emperor it was wise to be known as generous to the people of Rome, so as to insure their loyalty.
ICG VF 30 — $1277
18mm
119-122 AD silver denarius of Hadrian
Obv: his laureate bust with toga over one shoulder
Rev: Salus enthroned, feeding snake
ICG EF 40 — $177
25mm
133-134 AD Silver sela of the Bar Kochba War in Judaea
Obv: Façade of second Temple, Ark of the Covenant within.
Rev: Lulav with etrog at left, “Year two of the freedom of Israel” These are always overstruck on Roman silver.
NGC Uncirculated — $4977
NGC abt unc — $3277
19mm
134-135 AD silver zuz of the Bar Kochba war
NGC genuine — $477
other types NGC ch abt unc — $1577
NGC abt unc — $775
18mm
134-138 AD silver denarius of Hadrian
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: Fortuna standing, holding patera and cornucopiae
ICG AU 50 — $277
18mm
138 AD gold aureus of Hadrian
Obv: unusual bare head left portrait, in fine style
Rev: Liberalitas standing
ICG EF 40 — $4700
19mm
138-161 AD gold aureus of Antoninus Pius, struck 149 AD
Obv: laureate bust of Antoninus Pius
Rev: the heads of his two children, each emerging from a cornucopiae
ICG EF 45 PQ — $9700
18mm
149-150 AD silver denarius of Antoninus Pius, Roman emperor during the Pax Romana
Obv: his bearded laureate bust
Rev: nude Genius of the Romans, standing, holding patera and corn ears
ICG MS 61 blazing white PQ — $377
20mm
147-161 AD gold aureus of deified Faustina Senior, beloved, deceased wife of Antoninus Pius
Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA her draped bust in fine Antonine style
Rev: standing figure of goddess Aeternitas holding scepter and wreath
ICG AU 55 — $7000
18mm
148-149 AD silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar
Obv: his bearded, bare head
Rev: Providentia standing, globe at feet
ICG MS 62 blazing luster — $577
165 AD silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius, the Philosopher Emperor
Obv: his laureate and bearded bust
Rev: Annona, the goddess of grain, standing, sacrificing at altar, stern of galley behind
ICG AU 58, PQ, blazing luster — $377
30mm
177 AD brass sestertius of the young Commodus celebrating his part in the victories over the Germans (see the beginning of the movie Gladiator)
Obv: his laureate and armoured bust
Rev: pile of captured German arms, shields and armour
ICG VF 30 — $777
18mm
194 AD silver denarius of Julia Domna, empress of Septimius
Obv: her draped bust in classic Severan style
Rev: Diademed Venus standing, holding palm branch and apple, leaning on column, facing away with her drapery falling off, exposing her bare backside in an elegant pose.
ICG AU 50 — $177
18mm
194 AD silver denarius of the Roman emperor Septimius Severus
Obv: his laureate bearded bust
Rev: Seven planets over crescent moon. Emesa mint, where a popular religion worshipped a meteorite.
ICG EF 40 — $377
19mm
194-195 AD gold stater of Sauromates II, client king of Bosporus, who ruled with Roman blessings.
Obv: his draped bust
Rev: laureate bust of Septimius Severus, the supreme Augustus.
ICG VF 35 — $777
195 AD silver denarius of Julia Domna
Obv: her draped bust
Rev: Vesta enthroned. Rome mint
ICG AU 58 bold strike, lustrous, nearly white fields — $177
198-200 AD silver denarius of Septimius Severus, Laodicea mint in the East
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: Victory advancing.
ICG AU 55 PQ strike and luster — $177
18mm
200-201 AD gold stater from the Roman client kingdom of Bosporus. The Romans were happy to let allies have their own kings as long as they paid homage, and cash, to the emperor in Rome or Constantinople.
Obv: diademed and draped bust of Sauromates II
Rev: laureate bust of Septimius Severus
ICG AU 50 — $1175
18mm
198-211 AD gold stater of Bosporus, with same client king as previous, but reverse has co-emperor Caracalla pictured. Cheapest gold available for this vicious tyrant.
ICG VF 35 — $1177
19mm
Silver denarius of the scarce Roman emperor Macrinus 217-218 AD
Obv: bearded and laureate bust of Macrinus
Rev: Fides standing with legeionary standards.
NGC Abt Unc — $377
NGC EF — $287
19mm
Silver denarius of Diadumenian, son and co-ruler of the usurper Macrinus 217-218 AD
Obv: bare headed and draped bust of the boy Diadumenian
Rev: Same boy in military dress between two standards
NGC EF — $397
19mm
218-220 AD silver denarius of Julia Maesa, hard core Severan matriarch, grandmother of 2 emperors and aunt of 2 other emperors.
Obv: robed bust of Julia Maesa, hair in classic Severan style
Rev: Pudicity enthroned, holding snake and scepter
ICG AU 55 PQ metal quality — $277
18mm
222-235 AD silver denarius of Julia Mamaea, niece of Julia Domna and mother of the emperor Severus Alexander
Obv: her diademed and draped bust
Rev: Vesta standing
NGC Abt Unc — $97
18mm
222-235 AD silver denarius of Severus Alexander
Obv: his laureate and draped bust
Rev: Libertas standing
NGC Abt Unc — $127
23mm
244-249 AD silver double denarius of Philip I, possibly the first Christian Roman emperor
Obv: his radiate and draped bust
Rev: goddess Pax advancing, holding olive branch and scepter
NGC Abt Unc broad PQ flan with nearly complete borders — $127
21mm
260-261 AD billon double denarius of Macrianus, troubled emperor in the East
Obv: his youthful radiate and armoured bust
Rev: nude and radiate Sol standing, holding globe
ICG EF 45 — $477
273 AD silver (billon) antoninianus, or double denarius of the Roman emperor Aurelian, Milan mint
Obv: his radiate and armoured bust
Rev: Sol advancing over two bound captives
ICG AU 58 PQ strike and silvering — $147
19mm
270-272 AD billon double denarius of Aurelian, with his radiate and armoured bust on the obverse. Antioch mint.
Rev: laureate and draped bust of Vabalathus, a client king in Palmyra, Syria, also titiled Vir Clarissimus, Imperator and Duke of the Romans
ICG EF 40 nice centering and legends — $277
277 AD billon double denarius of Probus, Lugdunum mint
Obv: helmeted and armoured bust of Probus, holding shield and spear over his shoulder
Rev: Probus on horseback, holding spear, captive barbarian under horse's hoof
ICG EF 45 — $177
293-295 AD billon double denarius of Diocletian, Siscia mint
Obv: his radiate and draped bust
Rev: Jupiter presenting a globe surmounted with Victory to Diocletian
ICG EF 45 — $67
ICG AU 53 — $127
27mm
295-305 AD Billon follis of Maximianus 286-305 AD This emperor actually abdicated twice, but was called back to rule a third time. Unique in Roman history.
Obv: his laureate bust
Rev: Nude genius of the Roman people standing
NGC Unc, huge flan, with very rare full borders on both sides! — $377
NGC Unc, average flan size — $277
ICG EF 45 — $97
18mm
293-305 AD silver argentus of Galerius as Caesar, appointed to administer provinces in the East under Diocletian.
Obv: laureate bust of Galerius in stern Tetrachic style
Rev: Four Tetrachs swearing oath of allegiance over tripod lebes, in front of legionary camp gate
ICG AU 50 — $477
24mm
307-312 AD bronze follis of the Roman emperor Maxentius. He was the famous loser at the battle of Milvium bridge, where Constantine the Great received his vision of the flaming cross.
Obv: laureate bust of Maxentius
Rev: statue of the goddess Roma in 6 column temple
ICG EF 40 — $177
21mm
310-313 AD bronze 21 mm follis of Maximinus II Daia, Antioch mint
Obv: laureate head of Maximinus, razor sharp (and sharply trimmed) beard
Rev: Genius of the Augusti holding cornucopiae and head of Serapis. Maximinus was one of the last emperors to viciously persecute the Christians.
ICG AU 50 — $87
20mm
337-361 AD gold solidus of Constantius II, emperor and son of Constantine the Great, Thessalonica mint
Obv: robed and diademed bust of Constantius II
Rev: city goddesses of Rome and Constantinople holding shield with vows of Constantius
ICG AU 53 — $2277
17mm
351-355 AD silver siliqua of Constantius II, Sirmium mint
Obv: his diademed and draped bust
Rev: proclamation of his vows in wreath
ICG EF 45 — $297
18mm
383-388 AD Silver siliqua of Magnus Maximus Trier mint. He was a general serving in England, when his troops proclaimed him emperor. He invaded Gaul and then moved into Italy. After his defeat in Italy the Romans never moved troops back in the British Isles.
Obv: laureate and draped bust of Magnus Maximus
Rev: Roma enthroned.
Ch old toned ICG EF 40 — $387
16mm
400-404 AD bronze reduced follis of Aelia Eudoxia, the empress who was the real power behind the throne of Arcadius, the eastern Roman emperor. Her father was Bauto the Frank.
ICG VF 30 — $197
20mm
450-457 AD gold solidus of the scarce Roman emperor Marcian, struck at his eastern capital Constantinople
Obv: his helmeted and armoured bust, holding spear
Rev: angel standing
NGC choice Unc — $1977
459-484 AD silver drachm of the Persian Sassanid king Firuz I
Obv: bust of Firuz in elaborate crown
Rev: fire altar and 2 attendents
27 mm ICG AU 50 pleasing — $97
28mm
1071-1078 AD gold stamenon nomisma of the Byzantine emperor Michael VII, Constantinople mint
Obv: most affordable large bust of Christ on an early gold coin
Rev: crowned and robed bust of Michael 7th holding labarum and globus cruciger
ICG EF 40 — $577
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