ROMAN - IMPERIAL TO CARINUS
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Struck A.D.158 - 159. ANTONINUS PIUS. AR Denarius of RomeObverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Reverse: TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST. Octastyle temple with standing statues of Victory before the two outer columns and seated figures of Divus Augustus and Diva Livia within; in exergue, COS IIII.
RIC III : 290a | C: 804 | BMC: 939
Rough surfaces
The Temple of Divus Augustus was originally built to commemorate the deified first emperor, Augustus. It was built between the Palatine and Capitoline Hills, behind the Basilica Julia, on the site of the house that Augustus had lived in before he entered public life.
The temple's construction took place during the 1st century AD, having been vowed by the Roman Senate shortly after the death of Augustus in A.D.14. It was not, however, finally completed until after the death of Tiberius in A.D.37 and was dedicated by Tiberius' successor, Caligula at the end of August that year.
During the reign of Domitian the temple was destroyed by fire but it was rebuilt and rededicated in A.D.89-90 as a memorial to four deified emperors, including Vespasian and Titus. It also incorporated a shrine to Domitian's favourite deity, Minerva.
The temple was restored again by Antonius Pius, who was possibly motivated by a desire to be publicly associated with the first emperor. The exact date of the restoration is not known, but the restored temple is shown on coins of A.D.158 onwards, like the one above.
The temple is depicted as an octostyle design with Corinthian capitals and two statues - presumably of Augustus and Livia - in the cella. The pediment displayed a relief featuring Augustus and was topped by a quadriga. Two figures stood on the eaves of the roof, that on the left representing Romulus and the one on the right depicting Aeneas leading his family out of Troy, alluding to Rome's mythical origins. The steps of the temple were flanked by two statues of Victory.
The last known reference to the temple was in A.D.248, at some point after that it was completely destroyed and its stones were presumably quarried for later buildings. Today it's remains are no longer visible and the area in which it sat has never been excavated.*Alex
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Struck A.D.249 - 251. TRAJAN DECIUS. AR Antoninianus of RomeObverse: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG.Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan Decius facing right.
Reverse: PANNONIAE. The two Pannoniae veiled, standing wearing robes reaching to their feet and raising their right hands. The Pannonia on the left holding standard and looking left, the other Pannonia looking right with standard beside her to right.
RIC IV iii : 21b
This coin is one of the issues struck early in the reign of Trajan Decius in celebration of his home province of Pannonia, and of the Danubian armies which put him in power.*Alex
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Struck A.D.260 - 268. POSTUMUS. AE ANTONINIANUS of Treveri (Issue 6)Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Postumus facing right.
Reverse: ORIENS AVG. Sol advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left; in left field, P.
Diameter: 21mm | Weight: 2.9gms | Die Axis: 6
RSC : 213a*Alex
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Struck A.D.260 - 268. POSTUMUS. AR ANTONINIANUS of LugdunumObverse: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus facing right.
Reverse: MONETA AVG. Moneta standing facing left, holding scales in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 3.6gms | Die Axis: 5
RIC V : 75 | RSC : 199*Alex
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Struck A.D.267 - 268. GALLIENUS. AE ANTONINIANUS of RomeObverse: GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate head of Gallienus facing right.
Reverse: APOLLINI CONS AVG. Centaur walking right, drawing bow.
RIC V i : 163*Alex
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Struck A.D.267. GALLIENUS. AE ANTONINIANUS of AntiochObverse: GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus facing right.
Reverse: LVNA LVCIF. Diana as Luna advancing right holding long torch in both hands; in exergue, PXV.
(PXV = Tribunician year = A.D.267)
Diameter: 21mm | Weight: 3.3gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC V i : 609
SCARCE*Alex
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Struck A.D.268. CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS. AE Antoninianus of SisciaObverse: IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Claudius II facing right.
Reverse: LIBERITAS AVG. Liberitas standing facing left, holding cap of liberty (pileus) in right hand and cornucopiae in left; in right field, S.
Diameter: 20mm | Weight: 2.5gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC V i : 184*Alex
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Struck A.D.270 - 271. AURELIAN. Silvered Antoninianus of SisciaObverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian facing right.
Reverse: GENIVS ILLVR. Genius standing facing left beside standard to right, outstretched right hand holding patera, left holding cornucopiae; in left field, star; in exergue, Q.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 4.6gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC V i : 223
This coin is one of the issues which were struck on Aurelian's accession in celebration of the Danube provinces whose troops had brought him to power.*Alex
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Struck A.D.270 - 275. AURELIAN. AE ANTONINIANUS of Mediolanum or TarracoObverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Aurelian facing right.
Reverse: VIRTVS MILITVM. Aurelian standing facing right, holding globe and spear, being presented with Victory by soldier, holding transverse spear, standing facing left; in exergue, T.
Diameter: 21mm | Weight: 3.3gms | Die Axis: 6
Not in RIC
EXTREMELY RARE*Alex
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Struck A.D.270 - 275. AURELIAN. AE Denarius of RomeObverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Aurelian facing right.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing left, laurel-wreath in her outstretched right hand, palm in her left, captive at her feet. In exergue, R.
Diameter: 18mm | Weight: 2.0gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC V i 72
SCARCE*Alex
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Struck A.D.270 - 275. AURELIAN. Silvered AE ANTONINIANUS of SisciaObverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian facing right.
Reverse: IOVI CONSER. Jupiter standing facing left, presenting globe to Aurelian standing facing right; in exergue, ✱ S.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 3.2gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC V i : 225*Alex
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Struck A.D.270 - 275. AURELIAN. Silvered Antoninianus of SisciaObverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian facing right.
Reverse: FORTVNA REDVX. Fortuna seated facing left on wheel, holding rudder in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; in exergue, ✱ Q.
Diameter: 20mm | Weight: 3.0gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC V i : 220*Alex
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Struck A.D.271 - 274. TETRICUS I. AE ANTONINIANUS of TreveriObverse: IMP TETRICVS P F AVG. Radiate bust of Tetricus facing right.
Reverse: HILARITAS AVGG. Hilaritas standing facing left, holding long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Diameter: 19mm | Weight: 2.2gms | Die Axis: 5
RIC V ii : 80
C. Pius Esuvius Tetricus was governor of Aquitania when Victorinus was murdered. He was elevated to Augustus due to the influence of Victoria, Victorinus' mother. The Gallo-Roman Empire was in decline and when Aurelian invaded Gaul in A.D.273, Tetricus surrendered to him. He was not only spared by Aurelian, but spent the rest of his life in Rome having been given a position in the government of Italy.*Alex
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Struck A.D.271 - 275. AURELIAN. Silvered Antoninianus of Mediolanum or TicinumObverse: AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian facing right.
Reverse: ORIENS AVG. Sol standing facing left, right hand raised, left hand holding globe; at foot left, seated captive facing left; in exergue, S.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 4.6gms | Die Axis: 11
RIC V i : 135*Alex
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Struck A.D.271 - 275. AURELIAN. Silvered Antoninianus of RomeObverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian facing right.
Reverse: ORIENS AVG. Sol advancing right, holding laurel branch in his right hand and bow in his left, treading down prostrate enemy. In left field, Z; in exergue, XXIR.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 3.9gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC V i : 64*Alex
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Struck A.D.272 - 273. AURELIAN. Silvered AE Antoninianus of MediolanumObverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Aurelian facing right.
Reverse: RESTITVT ORIENTIS. Female figure standing facing right presenting wreath to Aurelian who is standing facing left and holding sceptre; in exergue, S.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 4.0gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC V i : 140.
Struck after the defeat of Vabalathus and Queen Zenobia this coin commemorates the re-absorption of the Palmyran territories into the Roman Empire.*Alex
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Struck A.D.273 - 274. TETRICUS II as CAESAR. AE ANTONINIANUS of CologneObverse: C P E TETRICVS CAES. Radiate and draped bust of Tetricus Caesar facing right.
Reverse: PIETAS AVGG. Sacrificial implements, i.e. aspergum, patera, urceus etc.
Diameter: 16mm | Weight: 2.4gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC V ii : 255
C. Pius Esuvius Tetricus was the son of Tetricus I and was given the rank of Caesar when his father was made Augustus. After the surrender and abdication of Tetricus I he relinquished the title of Caesar and spent the rest of his life as a private citizen.*Alex
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Struck A.D.273 - 275. SEVERINA, Wife of Aurelian. AE Antoninianus of AntiochObverse: SEVERINA AVG. Diademed and draped bust of Severina resting on crescent facing right.
Reverse: CONCORDIAE MILITVM. Concordia standing facing, head left, holding two standards; in lower left field, V; in exergue, XXI.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 3.8gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC V i : 20*Alex
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Struck A.D.274 - 275. AURELIAN. Silvered AE Antoninianus of CyzicusObverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian facing right.
Reverse: RESTITVTOR ORBIS. Victory holding palm, standing facing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing facing left, his right hand reaching out to take the wreath from Victory, his left holding a spear. In lower field, Epsilon; in exergue, XXI.
Post reform issue. Diameter: 23mm | Weight: 3.1gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC V i : 369
Struck after the defeat of Tetricus I this coin commemorates the conquest of the breakaway Gallic territories which completed the reunification of the Roman Empire.*Alex
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Struck A.D.274 - 275. SEVERINA, Wife of Aurelian. AE Antoninianus of RomeObverse: SEVERINA AVG. Diademed and draped bust of Severina resting on crescent facing right.
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG. Severina standing facing right clasping hands with Aurelian standing facing left; in exergue,  XXIR.
RIC V i : 3
This coin was struck to celebrate Salonina's promotion to Augusta in A.D.274. Her subsequent fate is unknown.*Alex
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Struck A.D.275 - 276. TACITUS. AE ANTONINIANUS of uncertain Gallic mint, probably LugdunumObverse: IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus facing right.
Reverse: TEMPORVM FELICITAS. Felicitas standing facing left, holding caduceus in her right hand and cornucopiae in left; in right field, star; in exergue, IIII.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 3.7gms | Die Axis: 5
RIC V i : 63*Alex
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Struck A.D.275 - 276. TACITUS. Silvered AE ANTONINIANUS of SerdicaObverse: IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus facing right.
Reverse: PROVIDEN DEOR. Fides and Sol standing facing one another, Fides holding two standards and Sol, his right hand raised, holding a globe in his left; in field between figures, star; in exergue, KA•B•.
Diameter: 23mm | Weight: 4.7gms | Die Axis: 1
RIC V i : 195*Alex
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Struck A.D.276. FLORIANUS. Silvered AE Antoninianus of Rome. Obverse: IMP C FLORIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Florianus facing right.
Reverse: VIRTVS AVG. Florianus standing facing right, holding globe in left hand and spear in right; in exergue, XXIS.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 2.2gms | Die Axis: 12 | Weak strike
RIC V i : 47*Alex
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Struck A.D.282 - 283. CARINUS as Caesar. AE Antoninianus of RomeObverse: M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Carinus facing right.
Reverse: PIETAS AVGG. Sacrificial/pontifical implements; in exergue, KAZ.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 3.3gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC V ii : 156*Alex
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Struck A.D.282 - 283. CARUS. AE Antoninianus of TicinumObverse: IMP CARVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Carus facing right.
Reverse: PAX EXERCITI. Pax standing facing left, holding olive branch in her right hand and standard in her left; in exergue, PXXI.
Diameter: 23mm | Weight: 3.4gms | Die Axis: 5
RIC V ii : 75 *Alex
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Struck A.D.283 - 284. NUMERIAN as Augustus. Silvered Antoninianus of LugdunumObverse: IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Numerian facing right.
Reverse: PAX AVGG. Pax standing facing left holding olive branch in her right hand and transverse sceptre in left; in left field, B.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 2.9gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC V ii : 394*Alex
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Struck A.D.283 - 285. CARINUS as Augustus. Silvered Antoninianus of RomeObverse: IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Carinus facing right.
Reverse: AEQVITAS AVGG. Aequitas standing facing left, holding scales in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; in exergue, KAZ.
Diameter: 21mm | Weight: 3.6gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC V ii : 238*Alex
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Struck A.D.283. NUMERIAN as Caesar. AE Antoninianus of AntiochObverse: IMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C. Radiate and draped bust of Numerian facing right.
Reverse: VIRTVS AVGGG. Numerian standing facing right, receiving Victory from Jupiter standing facing left; star above Victory; in field between figures, E Δ ; in exergue, XXI.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 3.9gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC V ii : 378.
SCARCE*Alex
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