XI.2-3, also very rare, and the draped and cuirassed bust type seen from behind is
known coupled with three other reverse types, namely SALVTI AVGVSTI with altar,
IVSTITIA AVGVSTI standing left, and FIDEI EXERCITVI Three standards, the
middle one with a medallion inscribed VIC / AVG, Zedelius pl. XI.6-10. All five of
these illustrated denarii are from the same obverse die as our coin, underlining the
rarity of this draped and cuirassed bust type seen from behind on Niger’s denarii. The
normal bust type on Niger’s denarii, at both Caesarea and Antioch, was of course his
plain Head laureate right. EF............................................................................... 5500
233.
CARACALLA AS CAESAR
; 195-198 AD, Rome, 197 AD, Denarius, 3.28g. BM-
193, C-53 var. (12 Fr.). Rx: DESTINATO IMPERAT Lituus, apex (priestly cap),
bucranium (skull of sacrificed bull), ladle. The reverse calls Caracalla “emperor to
be”, a title accorded otherwise only to Titus as Caesar. The bucranium, here depicted
with a beaded band tied around the bull’s forehead and hanging down on both sides,
is an unusual priestly attribute on Roman coins, otherwise occurring only on a small
medallion of Commodus Caesar (BM pl. 84,13) and on the aureus and denarius of
Augustus once attributed to Caius Caesar (BM pl. 17,14-15; see H. Dressel, Roem.
Medaillone...zu Berlin, pp. 115-8). Interesting reverse legend and reverse type. Slight
flatness on Caracalla’s hair. Toned Mint State........................................................ 150
Macrinus Antoninianus
234.
MACRINUS
; 217-218 AD, Rome, 217 AD, Antoninianus, 4.03g. RSC-126b, RIC-
95, bust var. of BM-27. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Bust radiate,
draped, cuirassed r., with short beard. Rx: SECVRITAS TEMPORVM Securitas
seated l. before altar, holding scepter in r. hand and supporting head with l. hand.
Ex CNG 69, 8 June 2005, lot 1669. Rare, like all antoniniani of Macrinus: only two
specimens with this reverse type in Reka Devnia hoard. Toned EF.................... 1250
235.
MACRINUS
; 217-218 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.49g. BM-62, RSC-15b, RIC-60. Obv:
IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front,
with long beard. Rx: FELICITAS TEMPORVM Felicitas standing l. holding long
caduceus and cornucopia. aEF............................................................................... 300
236.
DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR
; 217-218 AD, Antoninianus, Rome, 217 AD,
5.36g. C-11 (80 Fr.), BM-82 note, RIC-106. Obv: M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS
CAES Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: PRINC IVVENTVTIS
Diadumenian standing l. holding baton and scepter, two standards behind him topped
by eagle and wreath respectively. Very rare denomination for Diadumenian, since
Macrinus halted the production of antoniniani soon after the beginning of his reign.
Only the 25th antoninianus of Diadumenian known to C. Clay from his material
covering many public and private collections, dealers’ stocks, and published sources.
These 25 coins come from five obverse dies, two with bust type as our coin and three
with bust radiate draped seen from behind, and from ten reverse dies. Ex Berk 149,
24 May 2006, lot 360 With only one antoninianus against 83 denarii of Diadumenian
in the Reka Devnia hoard, antoniniani of the ephemeral Caesar seem to be almost one
hundred times rarer than his denarii. Slightly granular, but EF............................ 4250
237.
SEVERUS ALEXANDER
; 222-235 AD, Rome, 230 AD, Denarius, 3.39g. BM-
631, RSC-391a, RIC-102. Obv: IMP SEV ALE - XAND AVG Bust laureate r., fold
of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: P M TR P V - IIII - COS III P P
Sol standing right, head left, raising r. hand and holding globe in l. Ex Berk 105, 17
November 1998, lot 413. The surfaces on this coin, especially the obverse, can be
described by a term used for American Morgan dollars, Proof-like. Mint State.... 400
FDC Paulina
238.
PAULINA, DIVA
; Rome, Denarius, 3.08g. BM-127, RIC-2, C-2 (50 Fr.). Obv: DIVA
PAVLINA Bust draped, veiled r. Rx: CONSECRATIO Paulina, veiled, seated l. on
peacock flying r., waving goodbye and holding scepter. Rare: only one specimen in
Reka Devnia hoard. Of the Paulina denarii we have had over the years, this is without
a doubt one of the finest. FDC.............................................................................. 3750
Gordian II Africanus
239.
GORDIAN II AFRICANUS
; 238 AD, Denarius, Rome, 3.27g. BM-19, C-5 (120
Fr.), RIC-1 (R2). Obv: IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped,
cuirassed bust r. Rx: PROVIDENTIA AVGG Providentia standing l. leaning on
column, legs crossed, holding wand and cornucopia, globe at feet. Ex Berk 137, 31
March 2004, lot 432 The two Gordiani Africani had a shorter reign than any other
regular emperor up to 250 AD. This denarius of Gordian II exhibits a flawless portrait
and is unimprovable. Mint State........................................................................... 7850
240.
PUPIENUS
; 238 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.10g. BM-46, C-22 (10 Fr.), RIC-4. Obv:
IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PAX -
PVBLICA Pax seated l. holding branch and scepter. Sharp portrait. EF.............. 1200
241.
PHILIP I
; 244-249 AD, Rome, 248 AD, Antoninianus, 4.42g. RIC-21, C-189. Rx:
SAECVLARES AVGG Antelope walking l., officina number UI=6 in exergue. Mint
State......................................................................................................................... 250
Hippo Reverse
242.
OTACILIA SEVERA, WIFE OF PHILIP I
; Antoninianus, Rome, 248 AD, 4.61g.
RIC-116b, C-64 (3 Fr.). Rx: SAECVLARES AVGG Hippopotamus standing r.,
raising head, officina number IIII=4 in exergue. Broad, heavy specimen with virtually
complete circle of dots on both sides. The issues of this empress with the hippo reverse
have always been desirable and are certainly scarce. This exquisite example is struck
on a broad flan with beautiful toning. Choice EF................................................... 400
243.
PHILIP II AS AUGUSTUS
; 247-249 AD, Antioch, 249 AD, Antoninianus, 3.84g.
RIC-236, C-40. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed
r. Rx: P M TR P VI COS P P Togate, veiled emperor standing l., holding patera over
tripod altar and half-length scepter. Ex Gorny & Mosch 200, 10 October 2011, lot
2750. Nice, large flan with crack at 1h. Nice silver and good details. Mint State.. 250
244.
HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS AS CAESAR
; 250-251 AD, Rome, Antoninianus,
3.94g. RIC-147, C-26. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C Bust radiate, draped
r. Rx: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS Herennius standing l. in tunic and cloak, holding
wand and transverse spear. Near Mint State.......................................................... 150
245.
HOSTILIAN AS CAESAR, REVERSE LEGEND MISSPELLED
; 250-251 AD,
Rome, Antoninianus, 3.81g. Rev. legend var. of RIC-180 and C-30 (6 Fr.). Obv: C
VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: PRINC[IPI]
IVVENTVIS (sic, second T of IVVENTVTIS left out) Apollo seated l. holding branch
and resting elbow on lyre. A rare reverse type on Hostilian’s antoniniani, represented
by only two specimens in the Dorchester hoard, none in the Eauze hoard, though the
same type is quite common on his sestertii. Our coin with the reverse legend error
appears to be unpublished, though another specimen from the same reverse die, with
the legend error unnoticed, was in Rauch MBS 11, 12 Sept. 2006, lot 1046. aEF.350
246.
VOLUSIAN, SON OF TREBONIANUS GALLUS
; 251-253 AD, Rome,
Antoninianus, 4.38g. RIC-166, C-8. Obv: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG Bust
radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: AEQVITAS AVGG Aequitas standing l. holding
scales and cornucopia. Not common: 27 specimens in Dorchester Hoard.
Mint State................................................................................................................ 200
247.
VALERIAN I
; 253-260 AD, “Viminacium”, Antoninianus, 3.29g. RIC-241 (Milan),
C-71, Cunetio Hoard-765 (2 spec.). Obv: IMP VALERIANVS P AVG Bust radiate,
draped, cuirassed r. Rx: FIDE - S MILITVM Fides standing l., head r., holding
vexillum and transverse standard. Mint State........................................................ 200
248.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Antoninianus, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, 2.34g. Cunetio
Hoard-1337 (233 spec.), RIC-283. Rx: SOLI CONS AVG Winged horse prancing r.,
A=officina 1 in exergue. EF................................................................................... 100
249.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.78g. Göbl-
713b (123 spec.), Cunetio Hoard-1341 (198 spec.), RIC-230, C-586 (3 Fr.). Obv:
GALLIENVS AVG Head radiate r. Rx: [L]IBERO P CONS AVG Tigress walking l.,
B (=officina 2) in exergue. Near Mint State........................................................... 140
250.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.86g. Göbl-716b
(239 spec.), Cunetio-1344 (240 spec.), officina letter var. of RIC-181 and C-165. Obv:
GALLIENVS AVG Head radiate r. Rx: DIA - NAE CONS AVG Antelope standing l.,
head advanced (“walking”), Γ (=officina 3) in exergue. EF.................................. 200
251.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.84g. Göbl-728z
(106 spec.), Cunetio-1357 (125 spec.), RIC-176. Obv: IMP GALLIENVS AVG
Head radiate r. Rx: DIANAE CONS AVG Doe standing r., head l., E (=officina 5) in
exergue. Silvered Mint State.................................................................................. 100
252.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.76g. Göbl-727b
(20 spec.), Cunetio-1365 (20 spec.), RIC-177. Obv: [G]ALLIENVS AVG Head
radiate r. Rx: DIANAE CONS [AVG] Doe standing l., head r., E (=officina 5) in
exergue. Scarcer variant with doe standing left rather than right. EF...................... 90
253.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 266-8 AD, Antoninianus, 1.52g. Göbl-729b
(27 spec.), Cunetio-1367 (3 spec.), C-317 (3 Fr.), RIC-202. Obv: GALLIENVS
AVG Head radiate r. Rx: HERCVLI CONS AVG Boar standing r., E (=officina 5) in
exergue. One of the rarer types in Gallienus’ animal series, wrongly rated “Common”
in RIC. Not completely struck on reverse, but well-struck for issue. Fine / VF..... 140
254.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 3.23g. Cunetio
Hoard-1375 (109 spec.), Gobl-731b (126 spec.), RIC-207. Obv: GALLIEN[V]S AVG
Head radiate r. Rx: IOVI CONS AVG Goat-stag mixture standing r., S (=officina 6)
in exergue. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. EF.................................................................. 140
255.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.78g. Göbl-735b
(194 spec.), Cunetio-1378 (143 spec.), RIC-163, C-72 (1 Fr.). Obv: GALLI[EN]VS
AVG Head radiate r. Rx: [AP]OLLINI CON - S [AVG] Centaur walking r. about to
shoot arrow from bow, Z (=officina 7) in exergue. Fine / aEF................................ 80
256.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.65g. Göbl-738b
(210 spec.), Cunetio Hoard-1386 (245 spec.), RIC-164, C-73. Obv: GALLIE[NV]S
AVG Head radiate r. Rx: APOLLINI CONS AVG Centaur walking l. holding globe
and rudder, H (=officina 8) in exergue. EF............................................................ 100
257.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Antoninianus, Rome, 3.06g. Göbl-743b, Cunetio
Hoard-1392 (146 spec.), RIC-245. Obv: [G]ALLIENVS AVG Head radiate r. Rx: NE
- PTVNO CONS AV - G Hippocamp r., N (=officina 9) in exergue. VF / EF....... 100
258.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 3.29g. Göbl-749b
(30 spec.),Cunetio Hoard-1404 (16 spec.), RIC-285, C-983 (2 Fr.). Obv: GALLI -
ENVS AVG Head radiate r. Rx: SOLI CONS AVG Bull standing r., in exergue XI
(=officina 11). A rare secondary type in Gallienus’animal series: the animal associated
with the legend naming the sun god is usually a winged horse not a bull. EF...... 250
259.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.86g. Göbl-750b
(194 spec.), Cunetio Hoard-1408 (182 spec.), RIC-181, C-165. Obv: GALLIENVS
AVG Head radiate r. Rx: DIANAE CONS AVG Gazelle standing l., in exergue XII
(=officina 12). EF................................................................................................... 100
260.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.61g. Göbl-751b
(26 spec.), Cunetio-1415 (6 spec.), RIC-181, C-162. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG Head
radiate r. Rx: DIANAE CONS AVG Gazelle standing r., XII (=officina 12) in exergue.
EF............................................................................................................................ 145
261.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Milan, Antoninianus, 3.22g. Göbl-920h (38 spec.),
Cunetio Hoard-750 (5 spec.), RIC-380. Obv: IMP GALLIENVS AVG Head radiate
l. Rx: DIANA FELI - X Diana running r. accompanied by dog, about to draw arrow
from quiver and holding bow. VF / EF.................................................................. 250
262.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Milan, Antoninianus, 2.43g. Göbl-1146m (133 spec.),
Cunetio-1588 (18 spec.), RIC-473, C-173 (3 Fr.). Obv: GALLIENVS AVG Head
radiate r. Rx: DIAN - A FELIX Diana standing r. holding bow and spear, at feet hound
running r. VF / EF.................................................................................................. 100
263.
GALLIENUS
; 253-268 AD, Imitative Antoninianus, 2.13g. Copying Göbl-1626 and
RIC-656 of Antioch. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG Head radiate r. Rx: SAECV... Stag
walking r. The reverse legend beginning at 4 o’clock, and retrograde, except for the
initial S, which is not reversed. Silvered Mint State.............................................. 125
264.
SALONINA
; Rome, Antoninianus, 3.03g. Göbl-227b (240 spec.), Cunetio-651
(1779 spec.), RIC-29. Obv: SALONI - NAAVG Bust draped r. on crescent, wearing
stephane. Rx: IVNO REGINA Juno standing l. holding patera and scepter. Ex Berk
116, 17 October 2000, lot 641. Full silver. Mint State............................................ 150
265.
SALONINA
; Rome, 266-8 AD, Antoninianus, 3.53g. Göbl-725cc (112 spec.),
Cunetio-1418 (82 spec.), RIC-16, C-70. Obv: COR SALONINAAVG Bust draped r.
on crescent, wearing stephane. Rx: IVNONI CONS AVG Bearded and antlered goat
walking l., Δ (=officina 4) in exergue. EF.............................................................. 100
266.
SALONINA
; Rome, 266-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.92g. Göbl-pl. 130, 20 (Goeblingen
hoard, different dies). Obv: COR SALONINA AVG Bust draped r. on crescent,
wearing stephane. Rx: IVNONO (sic, error for IVNONI) CONS A[VG] Bearded and
antlered goat walking l., Δ (=officina 4) in exergue. Despite fairly convincing uneven
edge, pitting, and apparent remains of red deposits, this coin is probably a modern
cast, since its metal appears to be silver, whereas genuine coins of this issue contained
very little silver and look like bronze coins. Nevertheless the coin probably derives
from an authentic original, and is therefore of interest for preserving record of a new,
second die showing the engraver’s error IVNONO for IVNONI in the reverse legend.
Full silver. VF.......................................................................................................... 200
267.
SALONINA
; Lugdunum, Antoninianus, 2.98g. Göbl-904c (13 spec.), Cunetio
Hoard-735 (64 spec.), RIC-8, C-134. Obv: SALONIN - A AVG Bust draped r. on
crescent, wearing stephane. Rx: VENVS VIC[TR]IX Venus standing r., seen partially
from behind, nude apart from drapery around legs, leaning on column and holding
apple and palm. Full silver. VF............................................................................... 150
268.
VALERIAN II AS CAESAR
; 256-258 AD, Cologne, Antoninianus, 3.11g. Göbl-
907e (109 spec.), Cunetio-738 (9 spec.), RIC-3, C-26. Obv: VALERIANVS CAES
Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: IOVI CRESCENTI Infant Jupiter seated facing on goat
Amalthea, who stands r.; Jupiter raises his r. hand, looks l., and holds one of the goat’s
horns with his l. hand. Ex Phillip Davis Collection. Some areas of flat striking.
EF............................................................................................................................ 150
269.
VALERIAN II, DIVUS
; Died 258AD, Cologne, Antoninianus, 3.95g. Göbl-911e (56
spec.), Cunetio-740 (34 spec.), RIC-9, C-5 (2 Fr.). Obv: DIVO VALERIANO CAES
Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: CONSAC[RATIO] Valerian II seated l., waving goodbye
and holding scepter, on back of eagle flying r., bearing him to heaven. VF / EF.. 250
270.
AUREOLUS IN THE NAME OF POSTUMUS
; Milan, Late 267-268 AD,
Antoninianus, 2.09g. RIC-388. Obv: IMP POSTVMS AVG Radiate bust of Postumus
r. Rx: VIRTVS EQVIT Virtus walking r. holding spear and shield. EF................ 400
271.
MARIUS
; 268 AD, Antoninianus, 3.72g. Cunetio Hoard-2512 (16 spec.), RIC-19
(R), C-22 (15 Fr.). Obv: IMP C MAVR MARIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen
from front. Rx: VIRTV - SAVG Virtus standing l. resting r. hand on shield and holding
spear in l. Ex Berk 110, 8 September 1999, lot 477. Heavy specimen. Somewhat softly
struck. aEF.............................................................................................................. 400
272.
TETRICUS II AS CAESAR
; 270-273 AD, Antoninianus, 2.05g. Cunetio-2608 (388
spec.), RIC-272. Obv: C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES Radiate, draped bust r. Rx:
SPES - P - VBLICA Spes advancing l., r. foot forward, holding flower and raising
skirt. Ex CNG Web Sale, 23 March 2003. EF........................................................ 150
273.
CLAUDIUS II, DIVUS
; Died 270 AD, Rome, Struck c.317-318 under Constantine
the Great, AE 4, 1.50g. RIC-43, C-245 (6 Fr). Obv: Head veiled and laureate r. Rx:
REQVIES OPTIMO RVM MERITORVM, Divus Claudius seated l. on curule chair,
raising hand and holding scepter. Rare. Ex Philip Ronzone Collection. VF......... 200
274.
QUINTILLUS
; 270 AD, Milan, Antoninianus, 3.54g. RIC-49, C-19. Obv: IMP
QVINTILLVS AVG Bust radiate r. Rx: DIANA LVCIF Diana standing. r. holding
torch, P (=officina 1) in exergue. Exceptional portrait. Mint State......................... 250
275.
AURELIAN
; 270-275 AD, Ticinum, Antoninianus, 4.06g. RIC-154, Göbl-72a4 (55
spec.), Paris-601. Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Radiate, cuirassed bust r., seen
from front. Rx: SOLI - INVICTO Sol walking l. raising r. hand and holding globe in l.,
placing r. foot on bound hands of captive seated l. before him, a second bound captive
sits r. behind him, looking back at Sol; star in field l., QXXT in exergue (officina 4).
Ex Phillip Davis Collection. Silvered. Mint State.................................................. 100
