| London Coins Ltd. > Auction 183 | Auction date: 2 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 1322 Price realized: 60 GBP (Approx. 76 USD / 70 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Roman Sestertius (5) Julia Domna Reverse: Venus leaning on a column, nude to below waist, seen from behind standing right, holding branch and globe VENERI VICT S-C, RIC 842, Cohen 195, 26.59 grammes, Fine/VG, Lucilla Reverse: Venus seated left, holding Victory and sceptre, VENVS S-C, RIC 1773, Cohen 83, 22.92 grammes, Fine with an edge crack below the bust, Severus Alexander (233 AD.) Reverse: Sol standing left with raised hand and whip, PM TR P XII COS III S-C, RIC 535, Cohen 442, 22.39 grammes, VG/Fine with an edge cut at 9 o'clock, Maximinus I (235-238AD) Reverse: Pax standing left with branch and sceptre, [PAX] AVGVS[T] I, RIC 81, Cohen 38, 24.16 grammes, Fine/VG, the reverse with some corrosion areas, Gordian III (240AD) Reverse: Jupiter standing, head right, holding spear and thunderbolt, RIC 298a, Cohen 111, 20.11 grammes, Fine with even pitting, the obverse with some encrustation Estimate: 50-100 GBP Starting price: 50 GBP |
Match 1:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61351 | Auction date: 11 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 24138 Price realized: 1,100 USD (Approx. 1,022 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Titus, as Augustus (AD 79-81). AR denarius (19mm, 3.13 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Rome, after 1 July AD 79. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head of Titus right / TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P, Venus Callipyge, seen half from behind, standing right, nude to hips, resting left elbow on column, transverse scepter in left hand, helmet in outstretched right. RIC II.1, 34. Attractive example in hand. The reverse image of Venus is likely modeled after the marble Roman statue - Aphrodite Kallipygos (Callipygian Venus) - from the late 1st century BC, in turn thought to be a copy of an older Greek statue. The title literally means "Venus (Aphrodite) of the beautiful buttocks." Born in AD 41, Flavius Titus Vespasianus, the elder son of Vespasian, initially appeared destined for a life akin to that of an upper middle-class civil servant, following in his father's footsteps. Vespasian had earned acclaim as a general during Claudius' invasion of Britain, and Titus, as he matured, developed into an intelligent, handsome, and charismatic young man, eventually serving as his father's second in command during the Judaean campaign of AD 66-69. Following the collapse of Nero's regime in Rome, Vespasian assumed the throne while Titus took charge of the Judaean war, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in AD 70. Upon his triumphant return to Rome, where suspicions of a coup surrounded him, Titus warmly reunited with his father and was honored with a grand triumph. Subsequently, he held the position of Praetorian Prefect and diligently safeguarded his family's political influence. Upon Vespasian's death in AD 79, Titus ascended to the imperial throne, initially raising concerns that he might emulate the excesses of Nero or Caligula. However, he swiftly proved to be an unusually benevolent and compassionate ruler to the Roman populace. Unfortunately, after barely two years in office, Titus died of a fever on 13 September AD 81; he was promptly deified by the Roman Senate and succeeded by his younger brother Domitian. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-titus-as-augustus-ad-79-81-ar-denarius-19mm-313-gm-6h-ngc-choice-xf-5-5-3-5/a/61351-24138.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61351-12112023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
Match 2:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61351 | Auction date: 11 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 24139 Price realized: 700 USD (Approx. 650 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Titus, as Augustus (AD 79-81). AR denarius (19mm, 3.39 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, after 1 July AD 79. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head of Titus right / TR P VIIII IMP XV COS VII P P, Venus Callipyge, seen half from behind, standing right, nude to hips, resting left elbow on column, transverse scepter in left hand, helmet in outstretched right. RIC II.1, 34. The reverse image of Venus is likely modeled after the marble Roman statue - Aphrodite Kallipygos (Callipygian Venus) - from the late 1st century BC, in turn thought to be a copy of an older Greek statue. The title literally means "Venus (Aphrodite) of the beautiful buttocks." Born in AD 41, Flavius Titus Vespasianus, the elder son of Vespasian, initially appeared destined for a life akin to that of an upper middle-class civil servant, following in his father's footsteps. Vespasian had earned acclaim as a general during Claudius' invasion of Britain, and Titus, as he matured, developed into an intelligent, handsome, and charismatic young man, eventually serving as his father's second in command during the Judaean campaign of AD 66-69. Following the collapse of Nero's regime in Rome, Vespasian assumed the throne while Titus took charge of the Judaean war, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in AD 70. Upon his triumphant return to Rome, where suspicions of a coup surrounded him, Titus warmly reunited with his father and was honored with a grand triumph. Subsequently, he held the position of Praetorian Prefect and diligently safeguarded his family's political influence. Upon Vespasian's death in AD 79, Titus ascended to the imperial throne, initially raising concerns that he might emulate the excesses of Nero or Caligula. However, he swiftly proved to be an unusually benevolent and compassionate ruler to the Roman populace. Unfortunately, after barely two years in office, Titus died of a fever on 13 September AD 81; he was promptly deified by the Roman Senate and succeeded by his younger brother Domitian. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-titus-as-augustus-ad-79-81-ar-denarius-19mm-339-gm-6h-ngc-choice-vf-5-5-4-5/a/61351-24139.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61351-12112023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 903 Price realized: 1,300 USD (Approx. 1,191 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Martinian. Usurper, AD 324. Æ Follis (19.5mm, 2.96 g, 12h). Nicomedia mint, 2nd officina. D N M MARTINIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IOVI CONS ERVATORI, Jupiter, nude but for chlamys draped over shoulders, standing left, holding Victory on globe in extended right hand and eagle-tipped scepter in left; at feet to left, eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak; to right, bound captive kneeling left; –|X/IIΓ//SMNB. RIC VII 45. Dark green patina, light roughness, smoothing. Near VF. Rare. Proof that history does often repeat itself can be found in the sad tale of Martinian, a puppet ruler installed by the Eastern Roman Emperor Licinius in the midst of his second civil war against Constantine I "the Great." Martinian was of obscure origins, but by the mid AD 320s had risen to become the chief minister of Licinius, just as it became apparent that a final clash with Constantine was imminent. Though Licinius had a larger army, Constantine was the better general and inflicted a heavy defeat on his rival in Thrace on July 3, AD 324. Crossing to Chalcedon, Licinius declared Constantine deposed and raised Martinian to the office of Augustus, with instructions to prevent Constantine from crossing into Asia Minor. Constantine easily evaded Martinian's blocking force, landed in Asia and cornered Licinius at Nicomedia. Having no choice, Licinius surrendered on terms brokered by his wife (and Constantine's sister) Constantia. Martinian went into exile in Cappadocia, but was executed a few months later when Licinius was detected plotting a return to power. Seven years before, under virtually identical circumstances, Licinius had appointed Valerius Valens to a similar role, with almost identical results. Like those of Valerius Valens, coins of Martinian are quite rare. The reverse evokes "Jupiter the Protector," Licinius' patron deity, who notably failed to protect him and Martinian from the wrath of Constantine. Estimate: 1000 USD |  |
Match 4:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 517 Price realized: 95 EUR (Approx. 102 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Diocletian AD 284-305. Antioch Antoninianus Æ silvered 23 mm, 4,09 g IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG Z //XXI•, Jupiter standing right, holding globe and sceptre, receiving Victory on globe from Hercules standing left, holding club and lion skin. Extremely Fine. Fine portrait. RIC V 323; Cohen 146. Diocletian, originally Diocles, was a Roman emperor from AD 284 to 305. He initiated significant reforms that helped the Roman Empire overcome the Crisis of the Third Century and established the Diocletianic Era. Rising from humble origins in Dalmatia, he advanced in the military, eventually becoming emperor after the deaths of Carus and Numerian. Diocletian's reign brought stability and ended the crisis. He appointed Maximian as co- emperor in AD 286 and later expanded the system with junior colleagues Galerius and Constantius. This Tetrarchy divided the empire's rule into quarters. Diocletian strengthened the borders, defeated enemies, and established peace with Persia. His rule marked bureaucratic growth, administrative reorganization, and higher taxation. Diocletian's economic reforms, like price controls, had mixed results. His tetrarchic system collapsed after his abdication, leading to dynastic challenges. Though his persecution of Christians failed, Diocletian's legacy lies in reshaping the Roman government, stabilizing the empire, and enabling its endurance for another 150 years. After abdicating due to illness in 305, he lived quietly in retirement in Split, Croatia, where his palace formed the basis of the modern city. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
Match 5:
| London Coins Ltd. > Auction 183 | Auction date: 2 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 1267 Price realized: 160 GBP (Approx. 202 USD / 187 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Antoninianus (14) Gordian III Antioch, (242-244 AD). Obverse: Bust right, cuirassed and radiate, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Reverse: Gordian standing right, holding a spear diagonally & globe. SAECVLI FELICITAS, 3.54 grammes, RIC 216, RSC 319, Good Fine, Gordian III (242-244AD) Obverse: Bust right cuirassed and radiate, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Reverse: Fortuna standing left with prow and cornucopia FORTVNA REDUX, 4.62 grammes, RIC 210, RSC 98a.NVF, Gordian III, Antioch, Obverse: Bust right, draped and radiate, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Reverse: Pax advancing left with branch and sceptre, PAX AVGVSTI, RSC 179, RIC 214, 5.73 grammes, Fine, Philip I (244-249AD) Obverse: Bust right draped, radiate and cuirassed, Reverse: Aequitas standing left with scales & cornucopia. AEQVITAS AVGG, 4.02 grammes, RIC 27b, RSC 9, VF, Philip I (244-249AD) Obverse: Bust right radiate, draped and cuirassed, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Reverse: Pax walking left with branch and sceptre PAX AETERN RSC 102, RIC 41, 4.30 grammes, Good Fine with some scuffs on the portrait, Philip I (244-249AD) Obverse: Bust right, draped and radiate, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Reverse: Rome seated left holding Victory and spear, RIC 106a, RSC 165, 3.80 grammes, Good Fine, Gallienus (253-268AD) Billon issue, Asian Mint, Obverse: Bust right radiate and cuirassed, GALLIENVS PF AVG, Reverse: Soldier standing left resting right hand on shield, Star in left field VIRTVS AVG, RIC 667star, Cohen 1235, 3.45 grammes, VF with some obverse pitting, Valerian (254AD) Rome. Obverse: Bust right radiate, draped and cuirassed, IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, Reverse: Victory standing left holding wreath and palm, RIC 125, Cohen 230, 2.96 grammes, Fine or slightly better, Saloninus, as Caesar, billon issue (256AD) Lyons. Obverse: Bust right, draped and radiate, SALON VALERIANVS CAES, Reverse: Sacrificial implements: liuus, knife, vase turned left, simpulum and aspergillum, PIETAS AVGG, RIC 9, RSC 41, 3.66 grammes, Good Fine/Near Fine, Salonina (267AD) Mint in Asia. Obverse: Draped and diademed bust right, on crescent, SALONINA AVG, Reverse: Salus standing right, feeding serpent in her arms, SALVS AVG, RSC 105, RIC 88, 4.39 grammes, Fine or better, the reverse with hints of colourful tone, Salonina (260-268AD) Antioch. Obverse: Diademed bust right, on crescent SALONINA AVG, Reverse: Venus standing left with helmet and spear, VENVS AVG, mintmark PXV below, RIC 86, RSC 113, 4.11 grammes, NVF, Probus (279AD) Rome. Obverse: Bust right, radiate and cuirassed, IMP PROBVS AVG, Reverse: Emperor on horseback left, raising right hand and holding a sceptre in the left, treading down a captive seated on ground to the left, Mintmark R dot in crescent Δ, RIC 157, Cohen 37, 2.63 grammes, Fine, Herennia Etruscilla (c.250AD) Obverse: Bust right, draped and diademed, on crescent HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, Reverse: Pudicitia standing left holding sceptre, and drawing veil from her face. PVDI[CIT] IA AVG, RSC 17, RSC 58b, 4.43 grammes, Good Fine/Fine on an irregularly shaped flan, Aurelian (270-275AD) plated issue, Serdica Mint. Obverse: Bust right, radiate and cuirassed IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Reverse: Sol walking left holding globe and raising right hand, foot on one of two bound captives ORIENS AVG, mintmark XXIP, RIC 279, Cohen 145, 3.43 grammes, Good Fine with some surface dirt Estimate: 85-145 GBP Starting price: 85 GBP |
