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| Procopius, 28 September 365 - 27 May 366 A.D. |   | Heraclea, the Greek city of Perinthos, later known as Heraclea Thracica to distinguish it from Heraclea Pontica, is now Marmara Ereglisi in the European part of Turkey. The Roman mint was established by Diocletian shortly before his reform and was in use until the times of Theodosius II. Dates of operation: 291 - 450 A.D. mint marks: H, HERAC, HT, MHT, SMH, SMHT. |
| RL50650. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 7, LRBC 1930, F, weight 2.312 g, maximum diameter 17.5 mm, die axis 180o, Heraclea mint, 28 September 365 - 27 May 366 A.D.; obverse D N PROCO-PIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left; reverse REPARATI-O FEL TEMP, Procopius standing facing, labarum in right, resting left hand on shield, chi-rho Christogram above right, • right, SMHB in ex; rare; $105.00 (€80.85) |
| City of Constantinople Commemorative, 336 A.D. |  | In 312 A.D., Constantine the Great dreamed he saw a Christogram, a Chi Rho CRISTOS (Christ) monogram, in the sky and heard the Latin words IN HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, meaning "In this sign you will be the victor." He ordered his legions to adorn their standards and shields with the Christogram, won a great victory, and later became the first Christian Roman Emperor. This type is among the earliest coins with a Christian symbol.
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| RL63751. Bronze RIC VII 401, LRBC 390, VF, weight 1.446 g, maximum diameter 15.9 mm, die axis 0o, Arelatum (Arles) mint, 336 A.D.; obverse CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS, Constantinopolis' helmeted bust left in imperial cloak and holding scepter across left shoulder; reverse Victory standing left, right foot on prow, scepter in right, resting left on grounded shield, Chistogram left, [...]CONST in ex; rare (R3); $100.00 (€77.00) |
| Crusaders, Frankish Greece, Principality of Achaea, Robert of Taranto, 1333 - 1364 |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer for 40 years and co-author of "Coins of the Crusader States." Ex A.J. Seltman Collection. |
| CR31393. Billon denier tournois, Malloy Crusaders 74, F, crude as usual, weight 0.822 g, maximum diameter 20.4 mm, die axis 270o, Corinth mint, obverse IOhS P ACh, cross pattée; reverse CLARENCIA, castle tournois, n below; very rare; $95.00 (€73.15) |
| Crusaders, Frankish Greece, Principality of Achaea, Robert of Taranto, 1333 - 1364 |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer for 40 years and co-author of "Coins of the Crusader States." Ex A.J. Seltman Collection. |
| CR31347. Billon denier tournois, Malloy Crusaders 74, aVF, weight 0.818 g, maximum diameter 18.9 mm, die axis 270o, Clarentza mint, obverse + ROBT P AChE, cross pattée; reverse + CLARENCIA, castle tournois, n below; very rare; $80.00 (€61.60) |
| Procopius, 28 September 365 - 27 May 366 A.D. |  | The variant with a branch in the left field is considerably scarcer than the usual "indeteminate object" or blank field. |
| RL59961. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 17b, aF, weight 1.771 g, maximum diameter 15.8 mm, die axis 180o, Constantinople mint, 28 Sep 365 - 27 May 366 A.D.; obverse D N PROCO-PIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left; reverse REPARATI-O FEL TEMP, Procopius holding labarum in right, resting left on shield, branch lower left, Christogram above right, CONS[?] in ex; very rare; $80.00 (€61.60) |
| Constantine II, 22 May 337 - March or April 340 A.D. |  | The cross was rarely used in early Christian iconography, as it depicts a purposely painful and gruesome method of public execution. The Ichthys, or fish symbol, was used by early Christians. Constantine adopted the Chi-Rho monogram as his banner (labarum). The use of a cross as the most prevalent symbol of Christianity probably gained momentum after Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, traveled to the Holy Land, c. 326 - 328, and recovered the True Cross. |
| RL62722. Bronze AE 3, RIC VII 125, VF, weight 2.198 g, maximum diameter 17.2 mm, die axis 0o, Aquileia mint, 330 - 335 A.D.; obverse CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking two standards in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield, cross in center, AQS in ex; rare (RIC R4); $75.00 (€57.75) |
| Byzantine Anonymous Follis of Christ, Class I, Nicephorus III, 7 January 1078 ? 1 April 1081, Crusader Imitative? |  | Unusual thin and slightly syphate flan, possibly a crusader imitative. |
| BZ54801. Bronze anonymous follis, Anonymous follis of Christ, class I; SBCV 1889; unusual thin and slightly syphate flan, possibly a crusader imitative, F, weight 3.520 g, maximum diameter 24.2 mm, die axis 180o, Constantinople mint, obverse IC - XC, bust of Christ facing, with nimbus cruciger, wears pallium and colobium, holding book of Gospels; reverse Latin cross, with X at center, globule and two pellets at each extremity, floral ornament flanking below, crescents flanking above; $70.00 (€53.90) |
| Crusaders, Frankish Greece, Principality of Achaea, Robert of Taranto, 1333 - 1364 |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer for 40 years and co-author of "Coins of the Crusader States." Ex A.J. Seltman Collection. |
| CR31348. Billon denier tournois, Malloy Crusaders 72, F, reverse double struck, weight 0.841 g, maximum diameter 18.5 mm, die axis 315o, Clarentza mint, obverse + ROBT P ACHE, cross pattée, crescent downwards in upper right quarter; reverse + CLARENCIA, castle tournois; very rare; $65.00 (€50.05) |
| Crusaders, Frankish Greece, Principality of Achaea, Robert of Taranto, 1333 - 1364 |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer for 40 years and co-author of "Coins of the Crusader States." Ex A.J. Seltman Collection. |
| CR31346. Billon denier tournois, Malloy Crusaders 75, F, weight 0.754 g, maximum diameter 18.4 mm, Clarentza mint, obverse + ROBT P ACHE, cross pattée; reverse + CLARENCIA, castle tournois, R below; very rare; $60.00 (€46.20) |
| Crusaders, Epirus, Frankish Greece, Philip of Taranto, 1294 - 1313 |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer for 40 years and co-author of "Coins of the Crusader States." Ex A.J. Seltman Collection.
Philip received Lepanto in 1294 as a dowry from his wife Thamar. The obverse legend abbreviates Philippus Princeps Achaie, Traranti, Despotes Romanie. This legend was used after Philip assumed the title Princeps Achaie, c. 1307. |
| CR31521. Billon denier tournois, Metcalf Crusaders DR2(b), Malloy Crusaders 113, VF, weight 0.905 g, maximum diameter 19.8 mm, die axis 90o, Lepanto mint, c. 1307 - 1313; obverse + Ph'S. P. ACh TAR DR, cross pattée, crosslet at beginning and pellet at end of legend; reverse + NEPANTI CIVIS., castle tournois, fleur-de-lis at beginning and pellet at the end of legend, fleur-de-lis below castle; $50.00 (€38.50) |
| Crusaders, Frankish Greece, Principality of Achaea, Mahaut (Maud) of Hainaut, 1316 - 1318 |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer for 40 years and co-author of "Coins of the Crusader States." Ex A.J. Seltman Collection. |
| CR31398. Billon denier tournois, Malloy Crusaders 34; Metcalf Crusaders type MA1b, F, weight 1.002 g, maximum diameter 18.9 mm, die axis 135o, Clarentza mint, obverse + MAhAVTA P Ach, cross pattée; reverse + DE CLARENCIA, castle tournois, annulet at end of legend, annulet left, pheon pointed down (or three branched plant) below; $45.00 (€34.65) |
| Crusaders, Frankish Greece, Principality of Achaea, Philip of Taranto, 1307 - 1313 |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer for 40 years and co-author of "Coins of the Crusader States." Ex A.J. Seltman Collection.
This variety lacks the title Despotes Romanie (D.R.) in the obverse legend. |
| CR31491. Billon denier tournois, Malloy Crusaders 28; Metcalf Crusaders PT3, VF, weight 0.718 g, maximum diameter 17.9 mm, die axis 0o, Clarentza mint, obverse + Phs•P •ACh TAR, cross pattée, quatrefoil at end of legend; reverse + DE CLARENCIA, castle tournois, E on each side; $45.00 (€34.65) |
| Leo I and Verina, 7 February 457 - 18 January 474 A.D. |  | In 459 Leo I signed a peace treaty with the Ostrogoths. King Theodemir sent his son Theodoric, age 5, as a child hostage to Constantinople. At court, Theodoric learned Latin, military tactics and religion (until 469). |
| RL62178. Bronze AE 4, RIC X 713 - 718, aVF, weight 0.969 g, maximum diameter 12.3 mm, die axis 180o, obverse D N LEO (or similar), pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse Empress Verina standing facing, cross on globe in right, transverse scepter in left, b - E across fields; scarce; $45.00 (€34.65) |
| Theodosius I, 19 January 379 - 17 January 395 A.D. |  | On 24 August 358, a little more than 25 years before this coin was struck, Nicomedia was destroyed by a major earthquake followed by a fire. The city was rebuilt, but on a smaller scale. |
| RL60501. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 45(b)5, VF, weight 1.082 g, maximum diameter 12.5 mm, die axis 180o, Nicomedia mint, 25 Aug 383 - 28 Aug 388 A.D.; obverse D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory walking left, dragging captive, cross left, SMNA in ex; very scarce; $45.00 (€34.65) |
| Crusaders, Epirus, Frankish Greece, Philip of Taranto, 1294 - 1313 |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer for 40 years and co-author of "Coins of the Crusader States." Ex A.J. Seltman Collection.
Philip received Lepanto in 1294 as a dowry from his wife Thamar. The obverse legend abbreviates Philippus princeps Traranti, despatus. This legend was used before Philip assumed the title Princeps Achaie, c. 1307. |
| CR31830. Billon denier, Metcalf Crusaders DR1(c), Malloy Crusaders 111b (or similar), aVF, weight 0.676 g, maximum diameter 16.9 mm, die axis 90o, Lepanto mint, c. 1294 - 1307; obverse + PhS P TAR DESP, cross pattée, fleur-de-lis at beginning and cross or fleur-de-lis at end of legend, angular closed E; reverse + NEPANTI CIVIS, castle tournois, I? at beginning and fleur-de-lis? at end of legend (marks off flan), angular and closed C and E, V with no serif at the foot; $40.00 (€30.80) |
| Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. |  | In 337 A.D., Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans succeeded their father Constantine I and ruled as co-emperors. The Roman Empire was divided between the three Augusti. A number of descendants of Constantius Chlorus, including the caesar Delmatius, as well as officials of the Roman Empire, were executed. The three Augusti denied responsibility for the purge. |
| RL62217. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 99, VF, weight 1.907 g, maximum diameter 16.1 mm, die axis 0o, 3rd officina, Siscia mint, 9 Sep 337 - Spring 340 A.D.; obverse CONSTAN-S P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard), heads confronted, each holds spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on shield, GSIS and dotted crescent in ex; $40.00 (€30.80) |
| Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. |  | The Christogram, a ligature of Chi and Rho, the first two letters of Christ in Greek, was an early symbol for Christianity. The crucifix was rarely used in early Christian iconography, perhaps because most people then had personally witnessed its gruesome use for public execution. |
| RL62190. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 100, VF, weight 1.254 g, maximum diameter 15.3 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 9 Sep 337 - Spring 340; obverse CONSTAN-S P F AVG, laurel and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard), heads confronted, each holds spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on shield, ESIS and dot within crescent in ex; $36.00 (€27.72) |
| Theodosius I, 19 January 379 - 17 January 395 A.D. |  | On 24 August 358, a little more than 25 years before this coin was struck, Nicomedia was destroyed by a major earthquake followed by a fire. The city was rebuilt, but on a smaller scale. |
| RL60522. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 45(b)5, VF, weight 1.869 g, maximum diameter 14.1 mm, die axis 180o, Nicomedia mint, 25 Aug 383 - 28 Aug 388 A.D.; obverse D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory walking left, trophy of arms over shoulder in right, dragging captive with left, cross left, SMNA in ex; very scarce; $36.00 (€27.72) |
| Crusaders, Epirus, Frankish Greece, Philip of Taranto, 1294 - 1313 |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer for 40 years and co-author of "Coins of the Crusader States." Ex A.J. Seltman Collection.
Metcalf describes the DESPO obverse legend variety as "experimental." |
| CR31513. Billon denier tournois, Metcalf Crusaders DR1(a) and pl. 42, 1079 ff.; Malloy Crusaders 111a var, VF, weight 0.805 g, maximum diameter 18.0 mm, die axis 270o, Lepanto mint, c. 1294 - 1307; obverse + Ph'S. P. TAR DESPO, cross pattée, fleur-de-lis at beginning of legend, closed E; reverse + NEPANTI CIVIS, castle tournois, indeterminate symbol at the end of legend, closed E and C, V with open bottom and no serif at the foot; old envelope marked with the price $1.00!; $35.00 (€26.95) |
| Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. |  | Constans, Constantine's youngest son, inherited part of the Western Empire. In 340, Constantine II, his brother, invaded his territory but was killed leaving Constans in total control of the West. In 350, however, his general Magnentius rebelled. Constans tried to escape but overtaken and killed. |
| BB62102. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 181, F, weight 1.703 g, maximum diameter 15.9 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 347 A.D.; obverse CONSTAN-S P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse VICTOR-IA AVGG, Victory walking left, looking right, holding wreath in each hand, Chi-Rho in right field, *BSIS* in ex; rare type; $34.00 (€26.18) |
| Leo I and Verina, 7 February 457 - 18 January 474 A.D. |  | Leo I established a new imperial guard at Constantinople, the Excubitors. This elite guard of 300 men was recruited from the warlike Isaurians. |
| RL62184. Bronze AE 4, RIC X 713 - 718, F, weight 0.932 g, maximum diameter 10.9 mm, die axis 0o, obverse D N LEO (or similar), pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse Empress Verina standing facing holding cross on globe and transverse scepter, b - E across fields; scarce; $34.00 (€26.18) |
| Valentinian I, 25 February 364 - 17 November 375 A.D. |  | The Christogram, a ligature of Chi and Rho, the first two letters of Christ in Greek, was an early symbol for Christianity. |
| BB62230. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 5(a)vii, LRBC 1294, VF, weight 2.470 g, maximum diameter 17.8 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 25 Feb 364 - 24 Aug 367 A.D.; obverse D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA RO-MANORVM, emperor dragging captive with right, labarum (chi-rho standard) in left, * / A right, DGSISC in ex; $34.00 (€26.18) |
| Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. |  | The reverse legend translates, "Happy Times Restored." Happy times would not last for Constans. This coinage was among his last issues before his general Magnentius rebelled and had him killed. |
| BB51786. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 199, LRBC 1142 var (no dot), VF, weight 2.388 g, maximum diameter 17.7 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 348 - 350 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Constans standing left in Galley, labarum in left, Phoenix on globe in right, at stern Victory steering, GSIS and hook symbol in ex; $32.00 (€24.64) |
| Valens, 28 March 364 - 9 August 378 A.D. |  | Valens ruled the Eastern Roman Empire from the Danube to the Persian border. His brother, Valentinian I, ruled the Western Roman Empire from Caledonia (Scotland) to the Rhine frontier. |
| RL55873. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 16(c)6 var (rev left field empty, star right vice D) or RIC IX 41(b)1 (obv legend break, rev wreath right vice D), aVF, weight 2.433 g, maximum diameter 17.5 mm, die axis 0o, Constantinople mint, 24 Aug 367 - 17 Nov 375 A.D.; obverse D N VALENS - P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Emperor advancing right, looking left, dragging bound captive with right, labarum in left, star left, D(?) right, CONSA in ex; var not listed in RIC; $32.00 (€24.64) |
| Arcadius, 19 January 383 - 1 May 408 A.D. |  | Arcadius was a weak Emperor dominated by his advisers. His ministers, the clergy, and his wife Aelia Eudoxia, schemed to increase their own influence and marginalize their rivals. |
| BB56611. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 65(c), VF, weight 0.937 g, maximum diameter 13.9 mm, die axis 0o, 28 Aug 388 - spring 393 mint, obverse D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory walking left, head right, trophy of arms over shoulder in right, dragging captive with left, staurogram left, TESG in ex; scarce; $32.00 (€24.64) |
| Valentinian II, 17 November 375 - 15 May 392 A.D. |  | In 391, all non-Christian temples in the Empire were closed, as Theodosius established Christianity as the official state religion. The eternal fire in the Temple of Vesta in the Roman Forum was extinguished, and the Vestal Virgins were disbanded. |
| BB62169. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 45(a)5, F, weight 0.861 g, maximum diameter 13.5 mm, die axis 180o, Nicomedia mint, 28 Aug 388 - 15 May 392 A.D.; obverse D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl diademed draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory walking left, trophy over shoulder in right, dragging captive with left, cross within circle left, [SMN...] in exergue; very scarce; $32.00 (€24.64) |
| Arcadius, 19 January 383 - 1 May 408 A.D. |  | Arcadius was a weak Emperor dominated by his advisers. His ministers, the clergy, and his wife Aelia Eudoxia, schemed to increase their own influence and marginalize their rivals. |
| BB62676. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 26(c), LRBC 2578, VF, weight 0.922 g, maximum diameter 12.7 mm, die axis 180o, Cyzicus mint, 28 Aug 388 - 15 May 392 A.D.; obverse D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory walking left, dragging captive, staurogram left, SMK[?] in ex; $32.00 (€24.64) |
| Constantius II, 22 May 337 - 3 November 361 A.D. |  | In 348, women were enrolled in the Persian army to perform auxiliary services. |
| BB62842. Bronze AE 2, RIC VIII 107, F, area of corrosion, weight 4.012 g, maximum diameter 23.6 mm, die axis 180o, Thessalonica mint, 348 - 350 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Constantius standing left on galley, Phoenix on globe in right, labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard) in left, Victory seated in stern steering ship, TESE in ex; $32.00 (€24.64) |
| Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. |  | The reverse legend translates, "Happy Times Restored." Happy times would not last for Constans. This coinage was among his last issues before his general Magnentius rebelled and had him killed. |
| BB56627. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 109/120, LRBC 1642, VF, weight 2.185 g, maximum diameter 18.7 mm, die axis 315o, Thessalonica mint, 348 - 350 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Constans standing left on galley, Phoenix on globe in right, labarum (Christogram standard) in left, Victory seated in stern steering ship, TESB in ex; $31.00 (€23.87) |
| Arcadius, 19 January 383 - 1 May 408 A.D. |  | Arcadius inherited the eastern empire while his brother Honorius received the west. He inherited none of his father's skills and was under the influence Praetorian prefects and other advisers, including Empress Eudoxia. His greatest personal accomplishment was beautiful handwriting. |
| RL57876. Bronze AE 2, RIC IX 24c, VF, weight 3.450 g, maximum diameter 21.6 mm, die axis 180o, Heraclea mint, 383 - 388 A.D.; obverse D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse VIRTVS E-XERCITI, emperor standing right, standard in left, globe in right, left foot on captive seated on ground, •SMHB; large bronze for the period; $30.00 (€23.10) |
| Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. |  | The monogram of Christ, a ligature of the first two letters of Christ, X (Chi) and P (Rho). Also called a Monogramma Christi. |
| BB62202. Bronze AE 3, cf. RIC VIII 103, VF, weight 1.346 g, maximum diameter 15.3 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 337 - 348 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTAN-S P F AVG, laurel and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard), heads confronted, each holds spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on shield, [?}SIS{?] in exergue; $30.00 (€23.10) |
| Arcadius, 19 January 383 - 1 May 408 A.D. |  | Arcadius was a weak Emperor dominated by his advisers. His ministers, the clergy, and his wife Aelia Eudoxia, schemed to increase their own influence and marginalize their rivals. |
| BB52849. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 26(c), LRBC 2578, gVF, weight 1.376 g, maximum diameter 12.8 mm, die axis 180o, Cyzicus mint, 28 Aug 388 - 15 May 392 A.D.; obverse D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory walking left, dragging captive, staurogram left, SMK[?] in ex; $28.00 (€21.56) |
| Theodosius I, 19 January 379 - 17 January 395 A.D. |  | Did you read the description and wonder, what is a staurogram? If so, note the term is in blue text. Click on any blue text in our website catalog to open a page or website where you will find a definition, explanation or related information. |
| BB59656. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 86b, LRBC 2192, VF, weight 1.387 g, maximum diameter 12.5 mm, die axis 0o, Constantinople mint, 388 - 395 A.D.; obverse D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Victory walking left, trophy in right over shoulder, dragging captive with left, staurogram left, CONSA in ex; nice red desert earthen highlighting on a green patina; $28.00 (€21.56) |
| Valentinian I, 25 February 364 - 17 November 375 A.D. |  | |
| BB62195. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 26(a)xvii, SRCV 4102, VF, weight 2.170 g, maximum diameter 17.9 mm, die axis 0o, Thessalonica mint, 367 - 375 A.D.; obverse D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor walking left, dragging captive with right, labarum (chi rho Christogram standard) in left, star left, star over A right, TES ex; $28.00 (€21.56) |
| Aelia Flaccilla, Augusta 19 January 379 - 386 A.D., wife of Theodosius I |  | Aelia Flaccilla died of natural causes early in 386. Her death is mentioned by (among others) Claudian, Zosimus, Philostorgius and Joannes Zonaras. According to the Chronicon Paschale, the palatium Flaccillianum of Constantinople was named in her honor. A statue of her was placed within the Byzantine Senate. |
| BB51140. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 61, SRCV 4194, F, weight 1.100 g, maximum diameter 14.1 mm, die axis 180o, Constantinople mint, 9 Aug 378 - 25 Aug 383 A.D.; obverse AEL FLACCILLA AVG, diademed and draped bust right; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Victory seated right inscribing Christogram on shield set on cippus, CON[...] in ex; scarce; $27.00 (€20.79) |
| Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. |  | In 337 A.D., Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans succeeded their father Constantine I and ruled as co-emperors. A number of descendants of Constantius Chlorus, including the caesar Delmatius, as well as officials of the Roman Empire, were executed. The three Augusti denied responsibility for the purge. |
| BB51843. Bronze AE 3, RIC VIII 103, VF, weight 1.699 g, maximum diameter 15.7 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 337 - 340 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTAN-S P F AVG, rosette-diademed draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, heads confronted, flanking labarum (Chi-Rho Christogram standard), each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on shield, •BSIS• in exergue; well centered; $27.00 (€20.79) |
| Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. |  | On 22 May 337 Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman Emperor, died at age 65 in Achyron, near Nicomedia. He was baptized shortly before his death by Eusebius of Nicomedia. |
| BB60290. Bronze AE 3/4, RIC VIII 88, VF, flan crack, weight 1.593 g, maximum diameter 16.4 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 9 Sep 337 - 340 A.D.; obverse CONSTAN-S P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking a labarum (Chi-Rho standard) in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield, ASIS in ex; $26.00 (€20.02) |
| Aelia Flaccilla, Augusta 19 January 379 - 386 A.D., wife of Theodosius I |  | Aelia Flaccilla, like her huband Theodosius, was of Hispanian-Roman descent. She may have been the daughter of Claudius Antonius, Prefect of Gaul, who was consul in 382. Her marriage with Theodosius probably took place in the year 376, when Theodosius' father fell into disfavour and he withdrew to Cauca in Gallaecia. |
| BB62112. Bronze AE 4, SRCV 4194, aVF, weight 1.449 g, maximum diameter 13.3 mm, die axis 0o, obverse AEL FLACCILLA AVG, diademed and draped bust right; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Victory seated right inscribing Christogram on shield set on cippus, uncertain mint mark in exergue; scarce; $26.00 (€20.02) |
| Aelia Flaccilla, Augusta 19 January 379 - 386 A.D., wife of Theodosius I |  | Aelia Flavia Flaccilla was wife of Theodosius I, who reigned 379 - 395 A.D., and mother of the emperors Arcadius and Honorius. She was known for her piety and generosity to the poor. Aelia was honored by future empresses who took her first name as a title. Aelia Flaccilla is commemorated as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church; her feast day is 14 September. |
| BB50184. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 64, SRCV 4194, F, weight 1.216 g, maximum diameter 14.3 mm, die axis 180o, Antioch mint, 383 - 388 A.D.; obverse AEL FLACCILLA AVG, diademed and draped bust right; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Victory seated right, inscribing Christogram on shield set on cippus, ANE in ex; $24.00 (€18.48) |
| Valens, 28 March 364 - 9 August 378 A.D. |  | A Christogram is the monogram of Christ, a ligature of the first two letters of Christ, X (Chi) and P (Rho). Also called a Monogramma Christi. |
| BB62200. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 5(b)ii, aVF, weight 2.278 g, maximum diameter 17.5 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 28 Mar 364 - 24 Aug 367 A.D.; obverse D N VALENS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM, Valens advancing left, labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard) in left, dragging captive with right, •BSISC in exergue; $24.00 (€18.48) |
| Valens, 28 March 364 - 9 August 378 A.D. |  | In 370, Valentinian I and Valens banned the importation of wine and olive oil from areas controlled by the barbarians and banned marriages between Romans and barbarians under penalty of death. |
| BB62207. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 5(b)iv, VF, weight 2.303 g, maximum diameter 18.5 mm, die axis 0o, Siscia mint, 28 Mar 364 - 24 Aug 367 A.D.; obverse D N VALEN-S P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM, Valens advancing right, labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard) in left, dragging captive, DBSISC in ex; $24.00 (€18.48) |
| Valentinian II, 17 November 375 - 15 May 392 A.D. |  | On 28 August 388, the usurper Magnus Maximus surrendered at Aquileia and was executed. This coin was minted at Aquileia after the city was recovered for Theodosius II and Vanlentinian II. |
| BB62700. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 58(a), LRBC 1105, aVF, weight 1.254 g, maximum diameter 13.2 mm, die axis 0o, Aquileia mint, 28 Aug 388 - 393 A.D.; obverse D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Victory walking left, trophy over shoulder in right, dragging captive with left, Christian staurogram left, AQS in ex; scarce; $24.00 (€18.48) |
| Valens, 28 March 364 - 9 August 378 A.D. |  | On 28 March 364, Valens, brother of Valentinian I, was appointed co-emperor (Augustus) in the palace of Hebdomon (Turkey). He soon began the first anti-pagan persecutions. |
| BB52626. Copper AE 3, RIC IX 16(b), LRBC 1705, gF, green patina, weight 2.284 g, maximum diameter 12.3 mm, die axis 180o, Thessalonica mint, 364 - 367 A.D.; obverse D N VALENS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM, Valens advancing right, dragging captive with right, labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard) in left, TESG in ex; $22.00 (€16.94) |
| Gratian, 24 August 367 - 25 August 383 A.D. |  | In 375, Gratian, advised by his chief advisor Ambrosius, began a systematic presecution of pagans. He confiscated the fortunes of the temples and added the money to the Imperial Treasury. |
| BB52971. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 14(c)xvi, LRBC 1328, aVF, weight 1.978 g, maximum diameter 17.3 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 24 Aug 367 - 17 Nov 375 A.D.; obverse D N GRATIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Emperor standing right, forcing barbarian to kneel with right, labarum (Chi-Rho standard) in left, M left, * / F right, GSISC in ex; $22.00 (€16.94) |
| Valentinian II, 17 November 375 - 15 May 392 A.D. |  | |
BB52883. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 65(a), LRBC -, aVF, weight 1.032 g, maximum diameter 12.6 mm, die axis 180o, Thessalonica mint, 28 Aug 388 - 15 May 392 A.D.; obverse D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Victory walking left, trophy over shoulder in right, dragging captive with left, P left, TESA in ex; scarce; $22.00 (€16.94) |
| Arcadius, 19 January 383 - 1 May 408 A.D. |  | In 391, all non-Christian temples in the Empire were closed, as Theodosius established Christianity as the official state religion. The eternal fire in the Temple of Vesta in the Roman Forum was extinguished, and the Vestal Virgins were disbanded. |
| BB62698. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 67(d)6, gF, weight 0.981 g, maximum diameter 11.5 mm, die axis 180o, Antioch mint, 25 Aug 383 - 15 May 392 A.D.; obverse D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICE, Victory walking left holding trophy over right shoulder, dragging captive with left, cross left, ANG in ex; $22.00 (€16.94) |
| Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D. |  | In 337 A.D., Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans succeeded their father Constantine I and ruled as co-emperors. A number of descendants of Constantius Chlorus, including the caesar Delmatius, as well as officials of the Roman Empire, were executed. The three Augusti denied responsibility for the purge. |
| RL51247. Silvered AE 3, RIC VIII 103, LRBC 784, VF, weight 1.058 g, maximum diameter 16.1 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 337 - 340 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTAN-S P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking a labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard) in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield, •ASIS• in exergue; traces of silvering; $21.00 (€16.17) |
| Valentinian II, 17 November 375 - 15 May 392 A.D. |  | Did you read the description and wonder, what is a staurogram? If so, note the term is in blue text. Click on any blue text in the catalog to open a page or website where you will find a definition, explanation or related information. |
| BB52872. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 65a, LRBC 1873, aVF, weight 1.602 g, maximum diameter 15.0 mm, die axis 0o, Thessalonica mint, 388 - 393 A.D.; obverse D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Victory walking left, head right, trophy in right, dragging captive with left, staurogram left, TESA in ex; scarce; $21.00 (€16.17) |
| Eudoxia, Augusta 9 January 400 - Early October 404 A.D., Wife of Arcadius |  | |
| BB50152. Copper AE 4, SRCV 4241, Van Meter 6, Fair, weight 2.079 g, maximum diameter 15.5 mm, die axis 180o, Eastern mint, 401 - 403 A.D.; obverse AEL EVDOXIA AVG, diademed and draped bust right with hand of God holding wreath over her head; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Victory seated right on cuirass, inscribing Christogram on shield, uncertain mint mark in ex; scarce; $20.00 (€15.40) |
| Arcadius, 19 January 383 - 1 May 408 A.D. |  | In 391, all non-Christian temples in the Empire were closed, as Theodosius established Christianity as the official state religion. The eternal fire in the Temple of Vesta in the Roman Forum was extinguished, and the Vestal Virgins were disbanded. |
| BB52894. Bronze AE 4, SRCV 4234, F, weight 1.328 g, maximum diameter 13.0 mm, die axis 180o, uncertain mint, 388 - 392 A.D.; obverse D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Victory walking left, trophy over shoulder in right, dragging captive with left, staurogram in left field, mint mark in ex; $20.00 (€15.40) |
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