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Commonly encoutered titles include Caesar, originated with Julius Caesar, and Augustus, originated with Octavian, also known as Augustus. In later years the title Augustus meant the supreme ruler of the Roman Empire, and the title Caesar meant heir to the throne.

209-211 AD silver denarius of Geta as Augustus

Rome mint. Geta as augustus is much scarcer than his usual coinage as caesar.

ICG EF 45 — $277.00

213 AD silver denarius of Julia Domna

About 19 mm diameter, near white surfaces Obverse: draped bust of scowling Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus 193-211 AD and mother of Caracalla 212-217 AD.

ANACS AU 55 — $277.00

217-218 AD Silver Denarius of MACRINUS

Rev: Fides, head facing right, right foot on helmet, holding standard in each hand.

NGC (AU) — $577.00

244-249 AD silver of Philip I "the Arab"

About 23 mm diameter, Obverse: radiate and draped bust of Philip I, the Arab. He was possibly the first practicing Christian emperor. Designated "Money of the Bible" on the NGC holder. Struck on oversize planchet.

NGC Choice About Uncircul — $227.00

269 AD MARIUS, VICTORIA AUG, Antoninianus Maniz-Trier

A blacksmith by trade. Rose to an officer status and seized power when Postumus was killed. It is said he may have been in power only 2-3 days, killed by his own soldiers.

ANACS (EF-40) — $577.00

270-275 AD silvered (billon) antoninianus of Aurelian

about 23 mm Very scarce with this much silvering intact.

ICG MS 62 — $347.00

276-282 AD silvered (billon) antoninianus of Probus

About 20 mm diameter. Also equal to a double denarius. Only about 5% silver. A common coin in amazing state of preservation. Very scarce with this much silvering intact.

ICG MS 63 — $297.00

295-305 AD Silver Argentus of DIOCLETIAN

Near pure silver argentus, created by monetary reform of Diocleatian in 395 AD. Viewed by some as a resurection of the honored denarius, it was treasured highly admist a plethora of base silver of various tyrants and usurpers. Obverse: bearded and laureate bust of Diocletian.

NGC (ABT. UNC.) — $577.00

307-337 AD billon (silvered) follis of Constantine I the Great

Reduced follis, billon, about 2-5 % silver. Reverse: military camp gate. Substantial obverse silvering left. Constantine made Christianity the state religion of the Roman empire.

NGC (ABT. UNC.) — $147.00

351-355 AD Gold Solidus of CONSTANTIUS II

Nicomedia mint. Reverse: city goddesses of Rome and Constantinople holding shield between them inscribed with the religious vows of Constantius.

ANACS (EF-40) — $1277.00

364-367 AD gold solidus of Valens

About 21 mm diameter, about 4.4 grams, Obverse: diademed and draped bust of Valens.

ANACS EF 40, bent — $1277.00

364-367 AD gold solidus of Valentinian I

About 21 mm diameter, about 4.4 grams. Obverse: diademed and draped bust of Valentinian I.

ANACS VF 35 bent — $977.00

AELIA EUDOXIA, 400-404 A.D. AE 18mm

Wife of Arcadius. Died giving birth to her 7th child.

ICG (EF-40) — $177.00

AEMILIAN (253AD) AR Antoninianus

APOL CONSERVAT Rev: Apollo standing left holding branch and leaning on lyre set on rock.

ANACS (EF-40) — $477.00

AUGUSTUS (2BC-14AD) Gold Aureus, LUGDUNUM Mint

Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing and resting hand on grounded shield between them. Above the shields, two crossed spears, simpulum and lituus. Wt.7.701g

ANACS (VF-30) — $7700.00

AURELIAN 270-275AD, AE Antoninianus

Victory standing right, holding palm branch and crowning Aurelian standing left, holding scepter.

ICG MS-61 — $277.00