Catalog - SINCONA Auction 41

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Caracalla, 198-217. Aureus 215, Rome. Obv. ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust to r. Rev. P M T - R P XVIII COS IIII P P Carcalla, sacrificing over altar and holding scepter, standing left before temple in which statue of Aesculapius; small child holding wand to l. of statue, vexillum between statue and emperor, attendant to far r. 7.13 g. RIC 270b. C. 317. Calico 2732a. Very rare.Traces of jewelry. Fine.

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Tacitus, 275-276. Binio 275, Rome. Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to r. Rev. CONSERVAT AVG Sol in quadriga galloping to l. VOT X in exergue. 6.16 g. RIC -. C. -. Calico 4067. Of highest rarity. Perhaps the second known specimen. Traces of mounting. Fine.

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Diocletian, 284-305. Aureus uncertain date, Rome. Obv. DIOCLETI - ANVS P F AVG Laureate head to r. Rev. IOVI FV - LGERATORI Jupiter advancing to l. with thunderbolt, kneeling giant on r. PR in exergue. 5.62 g. RIC -. C. -, Calico 4532. Very rare. Red toning. Very fine-extremely fine.

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Maximianus Herculius, 1st Reign, 286-305. Aureus 287, Rome. Obv. MAXIMIANVS - AVGVSTUS Laureate bust with cuirass and paludamentum to r. Rev. HERCVLI - VICTORI Naked Hercules sitting on rock covered with lion's skin; in r. hand club. To r. bow and quiver. PR below. 4.86 g. RIC -. C. 306 var. A. Baldwin Brett, The Aurei and Solidi of the Arras Hoard, NC 1933, p. 297, 41. Calico 4682. Very rare. Fine toning. Almost as struck. Cabinet piece. Brilliant uncirculated.

Ex Auction Adolph Hess AG & Bank Leu AG 41. Lucerne April 24, 1969. Lot 540.

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Constantius I. Chlorus as Caesar, 293-305. Argenteus 295/297, Rome. Obv. CONSTAN - TIVS CAES, laureate head to r. Rev. VIRTVS MILITVM, four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before gate in six-turreted enclosure; A (?) in exergue. RIC 42a. C. 312. NGC XF. Fine Patina. Extremely fine.

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Constantius II., 337-361. Solidus 337/340, Siscia. Obv. FL IVL CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG Rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius to r. Rev. VICTORIA D D N N AVG Victory seated r., inscribing VOT/X/MVLT/XX on shield held by winged genius standing before her. SIS in exergue. 4.47 g. RIC 30. C. 260. Depeyrot 5/2. Rare. Well centred and attractive toning. A most pleasing coin. Choice extremely fine.

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Constantius II., 337-361. Solidus 350/351, Siscia. Obv. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG Laurel and rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust to r. Rev. GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE, Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, Roma facing, Constantinopolis to l., holding shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX. SIS in exergue. 4.07 g. RIC 297. Depeyrot 18. Very rare. RIC and Depeyrot cite only two known specimens. Scratches on obverse. Edge slightly clipped. Very fine.

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Valentinianus I, 364-375. Solidus 364/367, Antioch. Offizina Z. D N VALENTINI - ANVS P F AVG Draped, cuirassed bust with pearl diadem to r. Rev. RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE Emperor standing facing with labarum and victory on globus. In exergue ANTZ• 3.86 g. RIC 2a. C. 28. Thin graffito on obv. Edge slightly clipped. Fine.

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Valens, 364-378. Solidus 364, Antioch. Officina H. Obv. D N VALENS - PERP AVG Draped, cuirassed bust with pearl diadem to r. Rev. RESTITVTOR - REIPVBLICAE Emperor standing facing, holding labarum and Victory on globus. ANTH• in exergue. 4.22 g. RIC 2d. Graffito. Edge slightly clipped. Fine.

This lot has been withdrawn.

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Arcadius, 383-408. Solidus 387, Constantinopolis. Officina inverted Z. Obv. D N ARCADI - VS P F AVG Draped, cuirassed young bust with rosette diadem to r. Rev. CONCORDI - A AVGGG Z Constantinopolis seated facing, holding sceptre and shield with VOT / V / MVL / X, r. foot on prora. CONOB in exergue. 4.37 g. RIC 70c3. LRC 77. Small graffito on obverse. About extremely fine.

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Arcadius, 383-408. Solidus 387, Constantinopolis. Commemorating Arcadius' Quinquenallia. Officina Δ. Obv. D N ARCADI - VS P F AVG Young bust to r., draped and cuirassed, wearing rosette diadem. Rev. CONCORDI - A AVGGG Δ Constantinopolis seated facing, holding spear in r. hand and shield with VOT/V / MVL/X in l. hand. CONOB in exergue. 4.51 g. LRC -. RIC 70c. Rough surfaces. Some scratches and edge nicks. Good very fine.

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Arcadius, 383-408. Solidus 397/402, Constantinopolis. Officina I. Obv. D N ARCADI - VS P F AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust 3/4 facing, spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. CONCORDI A AVGG I Constantinopolis seated facing, head to r. holding long sceptre and globus surmounted with Victory. CONOB in exergue. 4.34 g. LRC 207 ff. (officina letter not listed). RIC 7. Traces of mounting. Fine.

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Aelia Eudoxia, wife of Arcadius, 400-404. Aureus 402/403, Constantinopolis. Obv. AEL EVDO - XIA AVG Draped bust with pearl diadem, pearl necklace, being crowned by manus dei. Rev. SALVS REI - PVBLICAE Victory seated to r. on cuirass, pointing to shield with Christogram. Star on l. CONOB in exergue. 4.51 g. LRC 273. RIC 28. Very rare. Uncirculated.

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Honorius, 393-423. Solidus 402/423, Ravenna. Obv. D N HONORI - VS P F AVG Draped bust with pearl diadem to r. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG Emperor with labarum and Victory on globus standing to r., spurning prostrate captive. R - V in field. COMOB in exergue. 4.47 g. LRC 735. RIC 1287. Extremely fine.

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Honorius, 393-423. Solidus 402/423, Ravenna. Obv. D N HONORI - VS P F AVG Draped bust with pearl diadem to r. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG Emperor with labarum and Victory on globus standing to r., spurning prostrate captive. R - V in field. COMOB in exergue. 4.39 g. LRC 735. RIC 1287. Some scratches. Very fine.

Ex stock Münzen & Medaillen AG, Basel. Tag enclosed.

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Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus 424/430, Thessalonica. Obv. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, head turned slightly to r. Spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. GLOR ORVI - S TERRAR Emperor in military attire standing facing, holding labarum and cross on globus. Star in l. field. TESOB in exergue. 4.27 g. LRC 365. RIC 363. Very fine.

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Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus 426/429, Constantinopolis. Officina letter Γ. Obv. D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, head turned slightly to r. Spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. SALVS REI - * - PVBLICAE Γ Theodosius II and Valentinian III enthroned, both facing, each holding cross and mappa. Emperors nimbate. Star above. CONOB in exergue. 4.50 g. LRC 374. RIC 237. Brilliant uncirculated.

Ex stock Münzen & Medaillen AG, Basel. Tag enclosed.

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Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II, 421-460. Solidus 442/443, Constantinopolis. Obv. AEL EVDO - CIA AVG Pearl-diademed and draped bust to r., wearing necklace and earrings, crowned by manus dei. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS - XVII P P Constantinopolis enthroned l., holding sceptre and globus cruciger, l. foot on prow, shield at her side; in field to l., star. COMOB in exergue. RIC 304. 4.46 g. LRC 459. RIC 304. MIRB 36. About uncirculated.