Late Roman Coins from Caesarea Maritima
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BCC LR1 Theodosius ILate Roman
Theodosius I 379-395CE
Obv:DN THEODOSIVS P F AVG
Dia. draped, and cuir. bust rt.
Rev:SALVS REIPVBLICAE
Victory adv. left, dragging
captive, holding trophy.
Christogram in lt. fld. In.ex.SMK
Cyzicus. Officina uncertain.
AE 13.75mm 1.35gm. Axis:0
RIC IX 26b
v-drome
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BCC Lr10x TacitusLate Roman
Tacitus 275-276 CE
AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Radiate, cuirassed (draped?)bust right.
Rev: LAETITIA FVND
Laetitia standing left with wreath
and anchor. In exer. XXI[B]
22mm. 3.72 gm. Axis:180
RIC 89 Mint of Romev-drome
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BCC Lr11 Constantine ILate Roman
Constantine I 306-337 CE
AE3 Follis
Obv:CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Laureate head right .
Rev:PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
Camp gate with two turrets, star
above. .SMK gamma. in ex.
Mint: Cyzicus RIC VII 44 G
16x17.5mm 3.05gm. Axis:0v-drome
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BCC Lr12 Constantius IILate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Constantinople Mint
Obv:DN CONSTAN-[TIVS]
P F AVG Dia. dr, cuir. bust rt.
Rev:FEL TEMP R-EPARATIO
Soldier std left,spearing fallen horseman,
brimmed helmet, reaching back.
In ex: CONS Γ? Dot in field.
AE 16mm 2.42gm. Axis:0v-drome
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BCC LR13 Galeria ValeriaLate Roman
Galeria Valeria 305-311CE
AE Follis - Thessalonica
OBV:GAL VALE-[RIA] AVG
Diademed and draped bust right,
wearing necklace.
REV:VENERI V-ITRICI
Venus standing left, holding apple and
raising drapery from shoulder, star to left,
A to right, dot SM dot TS in ex.
23x25mm. 5.81gm. Axis:0
RIC 36, A
The coins of Galeria all have very interesting
variations in hairstyle, jewelry, and dress.
According to Stevenson, this empress met
an unfortunate end, as did so many of the
rulers from this period.v-drome
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BCC LR14x Constantine ILate Roman
Constantine I 306-337 CE
AE 3 Nicomedia mint
Obv:CONSTANTI -NVS MAX AVG
Laural and rosette diademed, draped,
and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITUS
Two soldiers standing facing inward,
holding spears, shields, and two standards
between them, dot on banners.
[SM]N delta in ex.
16.5mm 2.13gm. Axis:315
RIC VII 188,Dv-drome
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BCC LR15 Vabalathus AurelianLate Roman
Vabalathus 271-272 CE
AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust of
Aurelian right. Below portrait “A”.
Rev: VABALATHVS V C R IM D R
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed
bust of Vabalathus right
19x22mm. 2.43gm. Axis:180
RIC V 381 Antioch mint, 1st officina
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1978
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC Lr16 Vabalathus AurelianLate Roman
Aurelian/Vabalathus 271-272 CE
AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust of
Aurelian right. Below portrait [?].
Rev: VABALATHVS V C R IM D R
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed
bust of Vabalathus right
20mm. 2.74gm. Axis:180
RIC V 381 Antioch mint, Uncertain officina
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR17 ProbusLate Roman
Probus 276-282 CE
Silvered AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: CLEMENTIA TEMP
Emperor standing with short sceptre
receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter.
In field: E. In ex. XXI
21x22mm. 3.10gm. Axis:180
RIC 922 E Antioch Mint
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR18 Licinius ILate Roman Imperial
Licinius I 308-324CE
Obv:IMP LICINIVS P F AVG
Laureate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev:SOLI INVIC[TO COMITI]
Sol standing to left, in field to left: R over X
in field to right F. In exergue: mint mark RT
AE3 18x20mm 2.93gm. Axis:120
Rome RIC VII 30
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR19 Crispus?Late Roman Imitation
Crispus? 317-326 CE
Obv: Illegible retrograde and/or revese inscription.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left
Rev:II or V/ X.X within wreath, reverse and/or retrograde
inscription around. Mostly non-sense letters.
AE 15.5mm. 1.35gm. Axis:180
v-drome
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BCC LR2 DiocletianRoman Imperial
Diocletian 284-305 CE
pre-reform AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust rt.
Rev: CONCORDIA MILI TVM
emperor std before Jupiter receiving
Victory on globe. In field: HE in ex. dot XXI dot
22 mm. 3.22 gm. Axis: 180
Sear 3410 (1981) RIC 284
Mint of Heracleav-drome
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BCC LR20 Constantius II as Caesar Late Roman BCC LR20
Constantius II as Caesar
324-337 CE - Antioch Mint
Obv:FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Two soldiers standing, facing, with two standards
between them. In ex: SMANS
AE 17mm 2.55gm. Axis:180
RIC VII 88 Sv-drome
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BCC Lr21 Constantius II as Caesar Late Roman
Constantius II as Caesar
324-337CE -Heraclea Mint
Obv:FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Laureate, cuirassed, and draped bust right.
Rev: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Two soldiers standing, facing, with two standards
between them. In ex: SMHΓ-star
AE16.5mm 2.46gm. Axis:330
possible reference: RIC V11 Heraclea 138 R5v-drome
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BCC Lr22 ProbusLate Roman
Probus 276-282 CE
silvered AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: RESTITVT OR-BIS
Emperor standing left and holding globe and staff,
receiving wreath from woman facing right.
In field A. In exer. XXI
19x20mm. 4.30gm. Axis:180
RIC V 925 Antioch Mintv-drome
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BCC Lr23 MaximianLate Roman
Maximian 286-305 CE
AE Antoninianus
Obv:IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG
Jupiter standing right holding scepter and orb, facing
Hercules standing left holding Victory and club.
In field E, with star above. In ex. XXI.
21mm 4.12gm. Axis:150
Mint: Antioch, RIC 622vv-drome
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BCC LR24 DiocletianLate Roman Imperial
Diocletian 284-305 A.D.
AE Post-reform radiate
Obv: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIA MI-LITVM
Emperor std. before Jupiter receiving Victory on globe.
in fld. Γ in ex. ALE
20 mm 2.92 gm. Axis:0
RIC VI 47, Sear 3440 (1981)v-drome
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BCC LR25 GaleriusLate Roman
Galerius 305-311 CE
AE post-reform radiate
Obv:IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed? bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIA MI-LITUM
Galerius standing right receiving Victory
on globe from Jupiter.
In field: Δ, In ex: ALE
19x22mm 2.71gm. Axis:180
RIC VI Alexandria 59b, Sear (1981) 3622v-drome
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BCC LR26 Constantius I as CaesarLate Roman
Constantius I as Caesar 292-305CE
AE Radiate Fraction
Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CEAS
Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIA MILI-TVM
Emperor standing right, receiving Victory
on globe from Jupiter, standing left. In Field: HA
20mm 2.79gm. Axis:0
RIC VI 15 Heraclea Mint ca. 295-296v-drome
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BCC LR27 Constantius I as CaesarLate Roman Imperial
Constantius I as Caesar
305-306 CE AE Radiate Fraction
Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM
Emperor standing right, receiving Victory
on globe, from Jupiter standing left.
In Field: A In ex: ALE
20x21mm 2.97gm. Axis:0
RIC VI 48a Alexandria Mint c.296-297v-drome
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BCC LR28 MaximianLate Roman
Maximian 286-305 CE
AE Antoninianus ca.293
Obv: IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM
Emperor standing right, receiving Victory
on globe from Jupiter, standing left.
In fld: ΕΔ In ex: dot XXI
20x21mm 3.66gm. Axis:0
RIC Vb 621 Antioch Mintv-drome
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BCC LR29 Claudius IILate Roman
Claudius II 268-270CE
AE4 Commemorative under Constantine I ca. 317-318 CE
Obv:DIVO CLAVDIO OPT IMP
Laureate, veiled bust right.
Rev:MEMORIAE AETERNAE
Eagle standing to right, head left, in ex RP or RQ?
15mm. 2.06gm. Axis:180
RIC VII 112 Rome Mintv-drome
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BCC LR3.ax Julian IILate Roman
Julian II 360-363 C.E.
Obv: D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev:SECVRITAS REIPVB
bull std rt. two stars above, in
ex. ANT beta, with
palm branches on either side.
25.5 x 27.25mm. 8.68 gm. Axis:210v-drome
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BCC LR30 Constantine ILate Roman
Constantine I 306-337 CE
AE 4 Commemorative
Obv: DV CONSTANTI-NVS P T AVGG
Veiled head right.
Rev: Constantine, veiled, in quadriga
galloping right. Hand of God reaching
to him from Heaven. In ex: CONS
Black ceramic patina.
13.5x15mm 1.41gm. Axis:180
Constantinople RIC VIII 37 Minted 337-340 CE
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR31 Constantine ILate Roman
Constantine I 306-337 CE
AE 3 - Thessalonica Mint
Obv:CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Laureate head right.
Rev: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
Campgate, six levels, two turrets,
star above, dot to right In ex: SMTSΔ
18mm 3.56gm. Axis:0
RIC VII 153, D ca.326-328v-drome
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BCC Lr32 AurelianLate Roman
Aurelian 270-275 CE
Silvered Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: RESTITVT OR-BIS
Woman standing right handing wreath to
emperor standing left. Star between. In ex. KA
22x25mm. 3.51gm. Axis:150
RIC V 389 Tripolis Mintv-drome
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BCC Lr33 AurelianLate Roman
Aurelian 270-275 CE
Silvered Antoninianus
OBV: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
REV: RESTITVT O-RBIS
Woman standing right handing wreath to
emperor standing left. In ex: ε
AE 22mm. 4.01gm. Axis:330
RIC Va 386, E, c.194 Antioch Mint
v-drome
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BCC Lr34 Constantine ILate Roman
Constantine I 306-337 CE
AE 4 Struck 347-348 CE
Obv:DV CONSTANTI-NVS P T AVGG
Veiled head right.
Rev:VN-MR (Veneranda Memoria)
Constantine veiled and standing right.
In ex:SMN (epsilon, dot)
14mm.1.65gm. Axis:0
RIC VIII 57 Nicomedia Mint, rare
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC Lr35 Claudius IILate Roman
Claudius II 268-270CE
AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Radiate, draped bust right.
Rev: SALVS AVG
Isis Faria standing left, holding sistrum and carrying basket.
20mm. 3.40gm. Axis:330
RIC 217 Antioch Mintv-drome
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BCC LR36 Claudius IILate Roman BCC Lr36
Claudius II 268-270CE
Billon Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Radiate, draped bust right.
Rev:CONSE-R AVG
Serapis standing facing, head turned left,
right hand raised, left holding scepter.
In exergue: Γ
17.5x18.5mm. 3.58gm. Axis:180
RIC Va 201 Antioch Mint. Scarce.v-drome
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BCC LR37Late Roman BCC LR37
Claudius II 268-270CE
AE Antoninianus
Obv:IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Radiate head left
Rev:IVVEN-TVS AVG
Hercules standing front, head
left, holding club and lion skin.
Exergue: blank.
RIC V 213 (3,L) Antioch Mint
19.5mm. 3.72gm. Axis:0
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR38 Constantine ILate Roman
Constantine I 306-337 CE
AE 3 Cyzicus mint
Obv:IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG
Laureate consular bust left.
Rev:IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on
globe. In ex. SMK, in fld: wreath and Γ
18mm. 2.61gm. Axis:330
RIC VII, 8
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1975
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC Lr39 Constans ILate Roman
Constans I 337-350 CE
Obv: D N CONSTANS P F AVG
Pearl-diademed head right.
Rev:VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX
Within wreath. In ex: SMALΓ
AE15mm 1.56gm. Axis:0
RIC VIII 34 Alexandria v-drome
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BCC LR3x Julian IILate Roman
Julian II 360-363 C.E.
AE 1 Antioch Mint
Obv: D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG
Pearl-diad. draped,and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVB
bull std rt. two stars above, in
ex. ANT Γ; with palm branch on each side.
26.5 mm. 8.24 gm. Axis:0 RIC VIII 216
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR4 Constantius IILate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTANTIVS P F AVG
Dia. draped, and cuir. bust rt.
Rev:FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Soldier std left, spearing fallen horseman
bare head, hair straight up, reaching back.
Mint mark off-flan (prob. Nicomedia)
AE 16mm 1.61gm. Axis:0
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR40 ProbusLate Roman
Probus 276-282 CE
silvered AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG
Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: CLEMENTIA T-EMP (dot)
Emperor standing right with sceptre
receiving globe from Jupiter standing left.
Wreath above. In ex. XXI
21x23mm. 3.53gm. Axis:330
RIC Vb 927 Tripolis Mintv-drome
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BCC LR41 ProbusLate Roman
Probus 276-282CE
Silvered AE Antoninianus
Obv:IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Rev:CLEMENTIA T-EMP (dot)
Emperor standing right, with sceptre surmounted by
eagle, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left.
Crescent in field. In ex. KA
22.5mm.4.43gm.Ax:180
RIC Vb 928 Tripolis Mintv-drome
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BCC LR42 ProbusLate Roman
Probus 276-282CE
Silvered AE Antoninianus
Obv:IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Rev:CLEMENTIA T-EMP (dot)
Emperor standing right, with sceptre surmounted by
eagle, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left.
Crescent in field. In ex. KA
23mm. 3.50gm. Ax:330
RIC Vb 928 Tripolis Mintv-drome
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BCC LR43 ProbusLate Roman
Probus 276-282 CE
silvered AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: RESTITVT ORBIS
Emperor standing left, holding globe,
receiving wreath from woman standing right.
In field H. In exer. XXI
21mm. 3.50gm. Axis:0
RIC V 925 H, Antioch Mintv-drome
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BCC LR44 Constantius IILate Roman
Constantius II 337-355 CE
Thessalonica Mint
Obv:CONSTANTI-VS PF AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Two Victories, facing each other.
In ex: SMTS(E?)
AE16.5mm. 1.59gm. Axis:30
RIC VIII 99 Thessalonica 347-348CEv-drome
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BCC LR45 Constans ILate Roman
Constans I 337-350 CE
Obv: D N CONSTAN-S P F AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left,
globe in right hand.
Rev:FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO
Soldier leading small figure from hut.
In exergue: AN [Γ?]
AE21mm 4.54gm. Axis:150
RIC VIII 126 Antiochv-drome
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BCC LR46 Constantius IILate Roman BCC Lr46
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed
bust left, holding globe.
Rev:FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Emperor standing left, holding labarum
with cross on banner. Two bound captives
at foot. Star in field. In ex: SMKA
AE 21mm 4.56gm. Axis:180
possible reference: RIC VIII 84 Cyzicusv-drome
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BCC LR47 Valentinian IILate Roman
Valentinian II 375-392 CE
Obv:D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
Pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust rt.
Rev:SALVS REI-PVBLICAE
Victory walking left, dragging captive, and
carrying trophy. No staurogram in field.
In ex: SM(NB?) Nicomedia?
AE 13mm 1.18gm. Axis:180
Possible ref: RIC IX 45v-drome
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BCC LR48 ArcadiusLate Roman
Arcadius 383-408 CE
Obv:[DN AR]CADIVS P[F AVG]
Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust rt.
Rev:SALVS REI[PUBLICAE]
Victory advancing left, holding trophy
and dragging captive. In fld: staurogram.
In exergue: ANT Γ
Very worn, with black and red ceramic patina
12.5mm. 0.73gm. Axis:180
Poss. ref: RIC IX 67d.2 Antioch
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR49 Valentinian IILate Roman
Valentinian II 375-392 CE
Obv:D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:SALVS REI-PVBLICAE
Victory walking left, holding trophy, dragging
captive. Staurogram to left.
In ex: SMK B (Cyzicus)
AE 12.5mm 1.35gm. Axis:180
Possible ref: RIC IX 26 ( )v-drome
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BCC LR5 ProbusRoman Imperial
Probus 276-282 CE
silvered AE Antoninianus
Obv:IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev:CLEMENTIA T EMP emperor standing
with sceptre receiving globe and Victory
from Jupiter. In field: S, in ex: XXI
As found, with striking black patina.
21mm. 3.99gm. Axis:0
Poss. ref: RIC 922, S Antioch
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR50 Theodosius IILate Roman
Theodosius II 402-450CE
Obv:[DN THE]ODOS[IVS P F AVG]
Pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust rt.
Rev:CONCOR-[DIA AVGG]
Cross. In ex: SMN (B? )
Officina uncertain. RIC X ?
Nicomedia Mint
AE 11.5mm 0.62gm. Axis:210v-drome
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BCC LR51 Valentinian IILate Roman
Valentinian II 375-392 CE
Obv:D N VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VOT / V / MVLT / X within wreath.
In exergue: [B]SIS[?]
AE 14.5mm 1.31gm. Axis:210
Possible ref: RIC IX 29 Siscia Mintv-drome
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BCC LR52 Constantine ILate Roman
Constantine I 306-337 CE
Obv:IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Laureate, draped and cuirassed? bust right.
Rev:SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Sol standing left, holding globe and raising hand.
Across field M-F
AE18.5mm. 3.31gm. Axis:0
Possible reference: RIC VII ?
Arles Mint?
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR53 Licinius ILate Roman
Licinius I 308-324 CE
Obv:IMP LICINIVS P F AVG
Laureate, draped? and cuir. bust rt.
Rev:IOVI CONSERVATORI
Jupiter standing left holding
thunderbolt and scepter.
In exergue: AQS
AE20mm. 3.26gm. Axis:330
RIC VII 6 or 7 Aquileia Mint, 317CE
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
v-drome
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BCC LR54 MaximianLate Roman
Maximian 286-305 CE
AE Antoninianus
Obv:IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VIRTVS AVGVSTORUM
Hercules standing right with bow and lion
skin, leaning on club. In field: Γ In ex:XXI
22mm 2.75gm. Axis:0
Possible reference RIC V 591, Siscia Mint?v-drome
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BCC LR55 MarcianLate Roman
Marcian 450-457 CE
Obv:D N MARCIANVS P F AVG
Pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev:Monogram of Marcianus (type 1a)
within wreath terminating in large jewel.
Mintmark off flan, Cyzicus?
10.5mm 0.88gm. Axis:150
Possible reference: RIC X, 561 (R)v-drome
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BCC LR56 Constantine ILate Roman
Constantine I 306-337 CE
Obv:CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
Laural and rosette diademed, draped,
and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Two soldiers standing facing inward,
holding spears, shields, and
two standards between them.
In ex. RFP
16.5mm 2.13gm. Axis:315
Reference: RIC VII Rome 327
v-drome
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BCC LR57 Licinius ILate Roman
Licinius I 308-324CE
Obv:IMP LICINIVS AVG
Laureate bust left in imperial mantle,
holding mappa, globe, and scepter.
Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
Jupiter standig, head left, Victory
on globe in right hand, scepter in left,
captive at feet. Officina I? in right field.
In ex: SMANT (Antioch)
20 mm. 3.32 gm. Axis:330
Possible reference: RIC VII 27 v-drome
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BCC LR58 Constantine II Late Roman
Constantine II 317-340 CE
Obv:CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Laureate and cuir. bust rt.
Rev:GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Two soldiers standing, spears,
shields, and one standard
between them. In ex.: (dot)AQP
AE 16mm 1.69gm. Axis:180
RIC VII before Aquileia 144
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR59 ArcadiusLate Roman
Arcadius 383-408 CE
Obv:DN ARC[ADIVS PF AVG]
Pearl dia. dr. and cuir. bust rt.
Rev:SALVS REI[PUBLICAE]
Victory adv. lt. holding trophy
and dragging captive.
Uncertain mint
13mm. 1.16gm. Axis:180v-drome
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BCC LR6 Claudius IILate Roman
Claudius II 268-270CE
AE Antoninianus
Obv:IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Radiate head left
Rev:SALV-S AVG
Apollo standing left holding downward branch,
left hand resting on upright lyre.
RIC V 216 Var. (bust left) Antioch Mint.
19x20.5mm. 3.25gm. Axis:0v-drome
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BCC LR60 Constantine ILate Roman
Constantinople Commemorative
Constantine I 336-337
Obv: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Helmeted bust of Constantinople, left.
Rev: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Two soldiers standing on either
side of a single standard.
In exergue: SMHA? (Heraclea)
14mm. 1.23gm. Axis:150
Possible reference: RIC VII 157 or RIC VIII 29v-drome
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BCC LR61 Constantine ILate Roman
Rome City Commemorative
Constantine I 330-346 CE
Obv: VRBS ROMA
Helmeted bust of ROMA, left.
Rev: She-wolf with twins. Two
stars above. In ex: SMAN(Δ?)
AE17mm. 1.77gm. Axis:330
RIC VII 91 Antiochv-drome
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BCC LR62 Constantine ILate Roman
Rome Commemorative
Constantine I 330-346 CE
Obv: VRBS ROMA
Helmeted and mantled bust of ROMA, left.
Rev: She-wolf with twins. Two stars above.
In ex: dot SMHΕ
18mm. 2.33gm. Axis:330
RIC VII 119 Heraclea
v-drome
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BCC LR63 Constantius IILate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTANTIVS
P F AVG Pearl diademed hd. rt.
Rev:VOT XX MVLT XXX in
four lines within wreath.
Mint mark: SMKΓ
AE 16mm 1.54gm. Axis:0
RIC VIII 48 Cyzicus
Commonv-drome
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BCC LR64 Constantine ILate Roman
Constantine I 309-337 CE
Obv:CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
Rosette-diademed draped and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev:GLORIA EXERCITVS
Two soldiers standing facing
inward, holding spears, shields,
and two standards between them.
Mint mark: SMANA
AE 17mm 2.06gm. Axis:150
RIC VII 86 Antiochv-drome
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BCC LR65 Constantius IILate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Rosette-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right, A in left field.
Rev:CONCORDIA MILITVM
Emperor, diademed and in military
dress standing facing, head left,
holding standard in each hand,
with Chi-Rho on the banners.
Star above, III in left field
Mintmark: BSIS crescent.
AE 24mm 5.28gm. Axis:0
RIC VIII 302(S) Siscia 350-351CEv-drome
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BCC LR66 Constantius IILate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP RE_PARATIO
soldier spearing fallen
horseman who is bearded,
hair in two braids, reaching
backwards. Shield on ground
to right. In left field: Γ
Mintmark: SMKΔ
AE 23mm 4.66gm. Axis:0
Poss. ref: RIC VIII Cyzicus 93V.
(officina and horseman's headwear).v-drome
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BCC LR67 ZenoLate Roman
Zeno 474-491CE
Obv:Uncertain inscription [ ] C I [ ]
Diademed bust right, uncertain attributes.
RIC notes three obverse legends for the
968-975 series, including DN ZENOC
PF AVG, and others no doubt exist.
Letter forms vary, considerably.
Rev:Monogram of Zeno. (No. 7 var.)
Possible ref: RIC X 970v. Antioch?
AE 9.75mm 1.31gm. Axis:180
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1976.v-drome
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BCC LR68 ZenoLate Roman
Zeno 474-491CE
Obv: Diademed bust right.
Rev: Monogram of Zeno within
wreath (No. 4. or 4a.).
AE 8.25mm 0.81gm. Axis:30
RIC X 963 or 961 Constantinople?
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1973.
v-drome
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BCC LR69 Leo ILate Roman
Leo I 457-474CE
Obv: Pearl-diademed,
[draped, and cuirassed] bust
right. Traces of inscription.
Rev: Greek Monogram of Leo I
within wreath (No. 5a var.).
Mint mark off-flan.
AE 10mm 0.75gm. Axis:180
Surface find, Caesarea M. 1970.
RIC X 719ff. Uncertain Mintv-drome
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BCC LR7 Licinius ILate Roman
Licinius I 308-324CE
AE Follis - Alexandria mint
Obv:IMP C LIC LICINNIVS P F AVG
Laureate head right.
Rev:GENIO AVGVSTI
Genius standing left, nude except
for pallium hanging from shoulder,
wearing modius, holding bust of Serapis
and cornucopia. Palm branch in front.
In field, N - A, in exergue. ALE (dot),
above, star. Black patina, as found.
20mm 4.98gm. Axis:180
Possible ref: RIC 157 a. Rarity: R1v-drome
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BCC LR70 Constantius IILate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Pearl diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust left, holding globe.
Rev:FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Emperor standing left, holding
labarum with chi-rho. Two
bound captives at foot,
Γ in field. In ex: CONSA star
AE 22mm 3.39gm. Axis:180
RIC VIII 89 Constantinoplev-drome
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BCC LR71 GaleriusLate Roman - Caesarea Maritima
Galerius 305-311 CE
Obv:GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Laureate head right.
Rev: VIRTVTI EXERCITVS
Mars in military dress, adv. to right,
holding spear, shield, and trophy.
In field: Δ \\\\\\\\ star, In ex: MKV
AE 25mm 6.20gm. Axis:180
RIC VI 59 Cyzicus Mintv-drome
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BCC LR72 Constantius II Unlisted in RICLate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv: DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Rosette-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Helmeted soldier standing left
spearing falling horseman.
In exergue: ALE Δ
AE 18mm 2.74gm. Axis:330
From the fifth series, issued 353-356CE.
Unlisted in RIC. Similar to RIC VIII 80
and 82 Alexandria, but with bust type D5,
rosette diadem. Surface find, Caesarea
Maritima, 1975.v-drome
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BCC LR73 Constantius IILate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv: DN CON[STANTIVS P F AVG]
Pearl-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Helmeted soldier standing left
spearing falling horseman.
In exergue: R (Wreath) T?
17mm 1.84gm. Axis:180
AE3 RIC VIII Rome 309
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1972.v-drome
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BCC LR74 Theodosius ILate Roman - Caesarea Maritima
Theodosius I 379-395CE
Obv: DN THEO[DOSIVS P F AVG]
Pearl-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust rt.
Rev: VOT / X / MVLT / X X with-
in wreath. In Exergue: ANA
13 x 11mm 0.96gm. Axis:120
AE4 RIC IX Antioch 65B Struck
383-388 CE. Glossy black patina.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritimav-drome
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BCC LR75 Crispus CaesarLate Roman
Crispus Caesar 317-326CE
Obv: DN FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
Laureate bust left, draped, holding
globe, sceptre and mappa.
Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS
Jupiter leaning on sceptre and holding
Victory on globe, wreath to left, officina
letter ε to right. Mintmark SMK.
18.25mm 3.05gm. Axis:150
AE3 RIC VII Cyzicus 10 E. Struck 317-320CE
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1972.v-drome
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BCC LR76 HelenaLate Roman
Helena 317-326CE
Obv: FL HELENA AVGVSTA
Diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICA
Securitas standing left, holding branch.
Mintmark SMNΓ
19mm 2.34gm. Axis:180
RIC VII 159 Nicomedia
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1972.v-drome
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BCC LR77 Constantine II Camp GateLate Roman
Constantine II 317-340 CE
Obv:CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Laureate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev:PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Camp gate, two turrets, no doors,
star above, seven stone layers.
In left field Γ In exergue: CONS
AE 19.5mm 3.21gm. Axis:180
RIC VII 27 Constantinople
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR78 Maxentius OSTIALate Roman
Maxentius 307-312 CE
Obv:IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Laureate head right.
Rev: AETE-RNITAS AVG N
Dioscouri standing left and right,
each holding sceptre and bridled
horse. In exergue: MOSTT
AE 24.5mm 6.63gm. Axis:0
RIC VI 35 Ostia Mint, Third Officina
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977v-drome
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BCC LR79 Constantius II Fel TempLate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman who
is bearded, falling forward on to horse.
Mintmark: ANBI
AE 18.5mm 2.11gm. Axis:120
RIC VIII Antioch 188
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC Lr8 Claudius IILate Roman BCC Lr8
Claudius II 268-270 CE
AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Radiate head right.
Rev: FELICITAS AVG
Felicity std left with caduceus and cornucopia.
In fld:B RIC Va 33 Rome Mint
20mm.2.55gm. Axis:0
v-drome
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BCC LR80 Crispus Caesar VOT VLate Roman
Crispus Caesar 317-326CE
AE Follis, Minted 320-321 CE
Obv: IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C
Laureate head right
Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
around VOT V within wreath.
Mintmark: Gamma SIS star
19.5mm 3.18gm. Axis:0
RIC VII Siscia 161, Γ
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1973.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR81 Constantine I QuadrigaLate Roman
Constantine I the Great 306-337 CE
AE4 Commemorative
Obv: DV CONSTANTI-NVS P T AVGG
Veiled head right.
Rev: Constantine, veiled, in quadriga
galloping right. Hand of God reaching
to him from Heaven. In ex: SMALA
16.5mm 1.94gm. Axis:180
Alexandria RIC VIII 12, A Minted 337-340 CE
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR82 Constantius II FEL TEMPLate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman who
is bearded, hair in braids, reaching
backwards. Mintmark: ANΓI
AE 16mm 2.17gm. Axis:180
RIC VIII Antioch 153
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR83 Constantine I VICTORIAE LAETAE TicinumLate Roman
Constantine I 306-337 CE
Obv: IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX
AVG Helmeted, laureate, and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC
PERP. Two Victories facing each
other, holding a shield inscribed
VOT PR on altar, decorated with
a cross. Mintmark: T T
AE 17.5mm 2.76gm. Axis:0
RIC VII Ticinum 86T R3
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR84 Constantius II Fel Temp ReparatioLate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left
arm, spearing fallen horseman who is
bearded with extended arm and turns
to face soldier. In field to left: Γ
Uncertain Mintmark: ANZ?
AE22.5mm. 4.79gm. Axis:0
RIC VIII 132 Antioch?
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR85 Constantius II Fel Temp ReparatioLate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
AE3 Rome Mint
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Diad., dr., and cuir. bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left
arm, spearing fallen horseman with
bare head, extended arm and turns
to face soldier. In ex: R wreath P
AE18.5mm. 2.58gm. Axis:0
RIC VIII 309 Rome
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR86 Honorius Vandalic Pseudo-ImperialLate Roman-Pseudo Imperial
Vandals, Carthage ca. 440-490 CE
Contemporary copy of a Late Roman
Centenionalis of Honorius, (cf. RIC X 61).
Obv: DN HON?[ORIVS PF AVG]
Diad, draped bust right, crudely
struck on severely undersize flan.
Rev:[VIRTVS] EXE[RCITI] or similar,
mostly off-flan. Victory flying to
left, crowning Honorius, standing to
right. AE 12.4mm 1.04gm. Axis:30
Not listed in BMC Vandals.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1970'S
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR87 Constantius II Fel Temp ReparatioLate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
AE3 Alexandria Mint
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Diad., dr., and cuir. bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Helmeted soldier advancing left,
shield on left arm, spearing fallen
horseman with Phrygian helmet, who
turns to face soldier and reaches back,
his shield on ground. In ex: ALEA
AE17 x 15.5mm. 1.84gm. Axis:0
RIC VIII 80 Alexandria
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR88 Constantius II Fel Temp ReparatioLate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
AE3 Heraclea Mint
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Diad., dr., and cuir. bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Helmeted soldier advancing left, shield
on left arm, spearing fallen horseman
with Phrygian cap, his shield on ground,
who turns to face soldier and reaches
back. In ex: SMHΓ
AE17.75mm. 1.86gm. Axis:180
RIC VIII 90 Heraclea
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC LR89 Constantine II GLORIA EXERCITVSLate Roman
Constantine II 317-340 CE
as Augustus (337-340 CE).
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TINVS PF AVG
Laurel and rosette diademed head
right. Rev: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS(dot)
Two helmeted soldiers standing,
with spears, shields, and a single
military standard w/ O on banner
between them. In ex.: CONSB
AE 15.5mm 1.16gm. Axis:210 (7hr)
RIC VIII 25 Constantinople
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC Lr9 Claudius IILate Roman BCC Lr9
Claudius II 268-270CE
AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP CLAVDIVS [AVG]
Radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: PA[X AVG]
Pax std left with sceptre
and branch. In fld: II?
17.5mm. 2.58gm. Axis:180
poss. ref. RIC 186 Siscia Mintv-drome
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