| Delmatius, Caesar 18 September 335 - mid 337 A.D. |  |
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|   | The reverse legend dedicates this coin to "the glory of the Army." |
| RL56127. Bronze AE 3, RIC VII 132, LRBC 1269, VF, weight 1.501 g, maximum diameter 17.4 mm, die axis 0o, Cyzicus mint, 336 - 337 A.D.; obverse FL IVL DELMATIVS NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking a standard in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield, SMKG in exergue; nice portait; $85.00 (€65.45) |
|  | The reverse legend dedicates this coin to "the glory of the Army." |
| RL45740. Bronze AE 3, RIC VII 132, aVF, weight 1.643 g, maximum diameter 15.4 mm, die axis 180o, Cyzicus mint, 336 - 337 A.D.; obverse FL IVL DELMATIVS NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking a standard in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield, SMKA in exergue; dark blue-green patina; $50.00 (€38.50) |
|  | In 337 A.D., Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans succeed their father Constantine I and rule as co-emperors. A number of descendants of Constantius Chlorus, including Delmatius, as well as officials of the Roman Empire, were executed. The three Augusti denied responsibility for the purge. |
| RL56573. Bronze AE 3, RIC VII 228, LRBC 851, aVF, weight 1.165 g, maximum diameter 18.2 mm, die axis 180o, Thessalonica mint, 336 - 337 A.D.; obverse FL DELMATIVS NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking a standard in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield, SMTSD in ex; rare (RIC R4); $50.00 (€38.50) |
|  | Coins of Delmatius are much scarcer than those of the son's of Constantine. |
| BB50252. Bronze AE 3, SRCV 3931, Van Meter 5, gF, cleaning scratches, weight 1.324 g, maximum diameter 15.8 mm, die axis 180o, uncertain mint, obverse FL DELMATIVS NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking a standard in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield, mint mark in ex; $28.00 (€21.56) |
|  | Coins of Delmatius are much scarcer than those of the son's of Constantine. |
| BB60477. Bronze AE 3, SRCV 3931, VF, weight 1.422 g, maximum diameter 16.9 mm, die axis 180o, uncertain mint, obverse FL DELMATIVS NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking a standard in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield, mint mark in ex; $26.00 (€20.02) |
|  | In 334 A.D., Delmatius put down a revolt in Cyprus led by the usurper Calocaerus. He brought the usurper as a prisoner to his uncle, who consigned him to the flames. |
| BB50162. Bronze AE 3, SRCV 3931, Van Meter 5, F, weight 1.320 g, maximum diameter 16.3 mm, die axis 180o, uncertain mint, obverse FL DELMATIVS NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking a standard in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield; $25.00 (€19.25) |
|  | Delmatius was a favorite of his uncle Constantine, whom he resembled in character. He was elected consul in 333 and was made caesar two years afterwards in 335. |
| BB50154. Bronze AE 3, SRCV 3931, Van Meter 5, Fair, weight 1.293 g, maximum diameter 15.3 mm, die axis 0o, uncertain mint, obverse FL DELMATIVS NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, flanking a standard in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield; $20.00 (€15.40) |
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