Houses of Valentinian & Theodosius, and the Fall of the Western Roman Empire
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Aelia Eudocia, Wife of Theodosius II. Cross Pattée Tremissis of Constantinople.Roman Empire. Aelia Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II. 423-460 AD. AV Tremissis (1.49 gm, 14.8mm, 12h) of Constantinople, 423-440. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right. AEL EVDOCIA AVG. / Latin cross pattée within wreath; large central jewel above; ex: CON OB*. nEF. CNG Auction 103 #791. Korwin Collection. Ex Lanz 149 (24 June 2010) #540. RIC X p.264 #335; Depeyrot p.251 #72/2; MIRB 50; SRCV V #21245.Anaximander
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Aelia Eudoxia, Wife of Arcadius. Empress Enthroned Follis of Antioch.Roman Empire. Aelia Eudoxia, wife of Arcadius. 400-404 AD. AE Follis (2.34 gm, 16.9mm, 10h) of Antioch, 400-402. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, wearing necklace, AEL EVDOXIA AVG. / Empress enthroned, facing, hands clasped to breast, crowned by Manus Dei, cross to right, GLORIA ROMANORVM, ex: ANT Δ. gVF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction XV #593. RIC X p. 248 #83; LRBC II #2805; SRCV V #20890; Vagi 3732.Anaximander
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Aelia Flaccilla, Empress Standing Double Centenionalis or Maiorina of Antioch.Roman Empire. Aelia Flaccilla, 1st w. Theodosius. 378-394 AD. Æ Double Centenionalis or Maiorina (5.48 gm, 22mm, 12h) of Antioch, 383-388 AD. Draped bust r. with elaborate headdress and necklace, AEL FLACCILLA AVG. / Flaccilla stdg facing, arms raised to chest. SALVS REIPVBLICAE, ex: ANT Є. VF. CNG EA259 #398. RIC IX p. 291 #62; Cohen 6; LRBC II #2760; SRCV V #20621corr. (Antioch). Anaximander
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Aelia Flacilla, 1st w. Theodosius. Victory Seated Follis of Heraclea.Roman Empire. Aelia Flaccilla, 1st w. Theodosius. 378-394 AD. Æ3 Follis (4.58 gm, 24.2mm, 12h) of Heraclea. Draped bust right, elaborate headdress & necklace, AEL FLAC-CILLA AVG. / Victory seated right, inscribing ☧ on shield set on cippus (column). SALVS REI PVBLICAE, ex: SMH B. aVF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction XVIII #610. RIC IX p.195 #13.2; LRBC II #1956; Cohen 4; SRCV V #20609.Anaximander
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Aelia Verina, Augusta, Victory Seated Maiorina of Constantinople.Roman Empire. Aelia Verina, Augusta, w. Leo I. 457-484 AD. Æ Maiorina (4.89 gm, 22.1mm, 6h) of Constantinople, 457-462. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, AEL VERINA AVG. / Victory seated right, inscribing ⳩ on shield supported by cippus (column). SALVS REIPVBLICAE, ex: CON E. nVF. CNG EA379 #393. RIC X p.291 #656; DOC 598; LRBC II #2253; MIRB 25; SRCV V #21467. Rare issue found almost exclusively in the Crimea & probably struck for Cherson on the Black Sea.Anaximander
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Aelia Zenonis, wife of Basiliscus. Nummus of Constantinople. Roman Empire. Aelia Zenonis, wife of Basiliscus, a usurper. 475-476 AD. AE Nummus (0.9 gm, 10.6mm, 12h) of Constantinople. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, A ZEN-ONIS. / Zenonis monogram, a large N with S at its center, and Z, O, E on its limbs. aVF. Herakles Numismatics, Wilmington Azalea Festival Show, 2023. RIC X p.303 #1017; LRBC II #2287; SRCV V #21505; MIRB 14.Anaximander
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Arcadius. Roma Seated Siliqua of Treveri.Roman Empire. Arcadius. 383-408 AD. AR Siliqua (1.17 gm, 16.3mm, 12h) of Treveri, 393-395 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, DN ARCADIVS P F AVG. / Roma seated left on cuirass, holding victory on globe and spear, VIRTVS ROMANORVM, ex: TR PS. gVF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 127 #398. RIC IX p.33 #106b; RSC V #27a; SRCV V #20761.Anaximander
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Constantine III. Roma Seated Siliqua of Constantia.Roman Empire. Constantine III 407-411 AD AR Siliqua (1.50 gm, 16.3mm, 6h) of Constantia (Arles) 408-411. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, DN CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. / Roma seated left on cuirass, holding spear and Victory on globe, VICTORIA AAVGGG ex: KONT. nVF. Rare. CNG EA 372 #563. RIC X p. 350 #1539; EMA 204/1; Ferrando 1558; King 5; RSC V #4e. SRCV V #21073.Anaximander
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Eugenius. Roma Seated Siliqua of Trier.Roman Empire. Eugenius. 392-394 AD. AR Siliqua (1.48 gm, 15.8mm, 6h) of Trier, 392-394 AD. Pear-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N EVGENIVS P F AVG. / Roma seated left on cuirass, holding spear and Victory atop globe, VRTVS ROMANORVM, ex: TR PS. gVF/VF. Ponterio Auction 124 #490 (NYINC 2003). RIC IX p.33 #106d; RSC V 14a; SRCV V #20688.Anaximander
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Flavius Victor. Camp Gateway Half Centenionalis of Aquilia.Roman Empire. Flavius Victor. 387-388 AD. AE Half Centenionalis (1.17 gm, 13.8mm, 6h) of Aquilia, 387-388 Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N FL VICTOR P F AVG. / Camp gateway, star between the two turrets, SPES ROMANORVM, ex: S M AQ P. nEF. Ponterio Auction 134 #1607 (CICF 2005). RIC IX p.105 #55b.1; Cohen 3; LRBC II #1102, 1104 corr.; MA 804; SRCV V #20675.Anaximander
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Flavius Victor. Roma Seated Siliqua of Aquileia.Roman Empire. Flavius Victor. 387-388 AD. AR Siliqua (1.89 gm, 17.2mm, 7h) of Aquileia, 387-388 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. D N FL VICTOR P F AVG. / Roma enthroned facing, head left, holding globe and inverted spear, VIRTVS ROMANORVM. Ex: AQ PS. nEF. Bt. Silbury Coins, London, 2014. RIC IX p.105 #54b; MA 803; Cohen 20; RSC V #6Ad; SRCV V #20671.Anaximander
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Gratian. VRBS ROMA Siliqua of Aquileia.Roman Empire. Gratian. 367-383 AD. AR Siliqua (2.15 gm, 19.6mm, 12h) of Aquileia, 375-378 AD. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, D N GRATIANVS P F AVG. / Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear. VRBS ROMA, star to right, ex: AQ PS. nEF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction VI #592. RIC IX p.96 #15b; RSC V #87†f; SRCV V #19968.Anaximander
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Honorius. Emperor's Victory Solidus of Ravenna.Roman Empire. Honorius. 393-423 AD. AV Solidus (4.42 gm, 20.7mm, 12h) of Ravenna, 402-403, 405-406. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N HONORIVS P F AVG. / Emperor standing right in military attire, foot on captive, holding standard & victory on globe, VICTORIA AVGGG, R-V in fields, ex: COMOB. EF. Bt. Coral Gables, 2001. RIC X #1287; Cohen 44; DOC 735-736; SRCV V #20919.Anaximander
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Honorius. Roma Seated Siliqua of Milan.Roman Empire. Honorius. 393-423 AD. AR Siliqua (0.82 gm, 13.4mm, 6h) of Milan, 397-402 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N HONORIVS P F AVG. / Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and spear, VIRTVS ROMANORVM, ex: MDPS. nEF. Short of flan. RIC X #1228; RSC V #59†b; UB 67; SRCV V #20968.Anaximander
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Johannes. Victory Nummus of Rome.Roman Empire. Johannes. 423-425 AD. AE Nummus (1.58 gm, 11.6mm, 6h) of Rome. Bearded, diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, [DN IOHΛN-NE]S P F ΛVG. / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, [VICTOR]-IΛ ΛVG[G]. [RM in ex.] aVF. Legends mostly off flan. Rare reverse type for Rome mint. RIC X p.361 #1910; SRCV V #21123-21124. cf LRBC II #575.Anaximander
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Jovinus. Roma Seated Siliqua of Arelate.Roman Empire. Jovinus (Usurper). 411-413 AD. AR Siliqua (1.41 gm, 15.2mm, 6h) of Arelate (Arles). Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N IOVINVS P F AVG. / Roma seated left on curule chair, holding Victory on globe and spear, RESTITVTOR REI P, ex: KONT. nVF. CNG Auction 103 #897. RIC X p.354 #1721; Cohen 2; EMA 208/12; King, Fifth, p.290 pl.22 #9; Ferrando 1717; RSC V #2†b; SRCV V #21091.Anaximander
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Leo I. Æ Nummus of Constantinople. Roman Empire. Leo I. 457‑474 AD. Æ Nummus (0.87 gm, 9.5mm, 7h). Constantinople mint. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. D N LEO P F AVG. / Lion crouching left, head right, tail right [all within wreath]. ex: CON. aVF. CNG EA 541 #623, ex-CNG 525 #1359. RIC X # 674; DOC LR 573-575; LRBC 2260. Dark brown surfaces.Anaximander
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Leo I. Victory Standing Solidus of Constantiople.Roman Empire. Leo I. 457-474 AD. AV Solidus (4.39 gm, 20.3mm, 6h) of Constantinople, 468-473 AD. Diademed & helmeted 3/4-facing bust, holding spear over shoulder & shield, DN LEO PERPET AVG. / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross, star to right; VICTORIA AVGGG Ɪ, ex: CONOB. EF. CNG Auction 61 #2155. RIC X p.288 #630; Depeyrot p.258 #93/1; DOC 516-529; MIRB 3a, 3b; SRCV V #21404.Anaximander
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Libius Severus (Severus III). Chi-Rho Half Siliqua of Rome. Roman Empire. Libius Severus (Severus III). 461-465 AD. AR 1/2 Siliqua (1.04 gm, 12.8mm, 12h) of Rome. Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, DN LIB SEVERVS P F A[VG]. / Wreathed Chi-Rho, ⳩, ex: RM. VF. Ponterio Auction 128 #1304. Very Rare. RIC X p.408 #2713 [LS14/D4]; DOC 899; RSC V #16†c; SRCV V #21605.Anaximander
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Magnus Maximus. Roma Seated Siliqua of Trier.Roman Empire. Magnus Maximus. 383-388 AD. AR Siliqua (1.85 gm, 18.0mm, 12h) of Trier, 384-388 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG. / Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe and inverted spear. VIRTVS ROMANORVM, ex: TR PS. gVF. Bt. Silbury Coins, London, 2014. RIC IX p.29 #84b.1; RSC V #20†a; SRCV V #20644.Anaximander
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Magnus Maximus. Roma Seated Siliqua of Trier.Roman Empire. Magnus Maximus. 383-388 AD. AR Siliqua (1.85 gm, 15.1mm, 6h) of Trier, 384-388 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG. / Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe and inverted spear. VIRTVS ROMANORVM, ex: TR PS. aVF. Bt. Guy Clark, 2003. RIC IX p.29 #84b.1; Cohen 30; RSC V #20†a; SRCV V #20644.Anaximander
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Marcian. Monogram Nummus of Constantinople. Roman Empire. Marcian. 450-457 AD. AE Nummus (0.88 gm, 11.5mm, 12h) of Constantinople. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N MARCIANVS P F AVG. / MARCIANVS monogram within wreath, cross above & S below, ex: CON. gF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 129 #413. RIC X p.282 #545; Cohen 3; DOC 494-504; LRBC II #2247-2250; MIRB 29; SRCV V #21395.Anaximander
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Marcian. Victory Standing Solidus of Constantinople. Roman Empire. Marcian. 450-457 AD. AV Solidus (4.49 gm, 21.1mm, 6h) of Constantinople. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman, DN MARCIANVS P F AVG. / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross, VICTORIA AVGGG, star to right, ex: CONOB. gVF. CNG EA 99 #184. RIC X p.279 #509; Depeyrot p.256 #87/1; DOC 476-484; MIRB 5; SRCV V #21379.Anaximander
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Procopius. REPARATIO FEL TEMP Centenionalis of Heraclea.Roman Empire. Procopius. 365-366 AD. AE Centenionalis (3.12 gm, 19.1mm, 6h) of Heraclea 365-366. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust left, D N PROCOPIVS P F AVG. / Emperor standing, facing, in military attire, head right, holding labarum shield. ⳩ to right, ⦁ to left, REPARATIO FEL TEMP, ex: SMH B. gVF. Bt. Herakles Numismatics, 2011. RIC IX p.193 #7.4; Cohen 9; LRBC II #1928-1931; SRCV V #19881.Anaximander
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Procopius. Votive Siliqua of Constantinople.Roman Empire. Procopius. 365-366 AD. AR Siliqua (1.81 gm, 19.0mm, 12h) of Constantinople, 365-366. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. D N PROCOPIVS P F AVG. / Votive inscription within wreath, VOT V. ex: C•Δ. VF. Ponterio Auction 121 #274. RIC IX p.213 #13e.4; RSC V #14c; SRCV V #19867.Anaximander
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Ricimer, Master of Soldiers. Monogram Æ4.Roman Empire. Flavius Ricimer. Master of Soldiers. 457-472 AD. Æ4 (1.10 gm, 10.5mm, 7h) i/n/o Libius Severus, uncertain military mint. Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. [DN LIB SEVERVS] P F AVG. / Monogram of Ricimer (type 1). VF/F. Legends off flan, fragmentary, or blundered. CNG EA370 #544. RIC X p.408 #2716 [LS*/D3, B (no wreath visible)]; LRBC II #871-872; SRCV V #21607; G. Lacam, “Le monnayage de Ricimer,” SNL, pl. 5, Type 1.Anaximander
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Theodosius I. Constantinople Seated Solidus.Roman Empire. Theodosius I. 379-395 AD. AV Solidus (4.26 gm, 21.0mm, 12h) of Constantinople, 388-392. Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG. / Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, foot on prow, holding sceptre and shield inscribed VOT V MVL X. CONCORDIA AVGGG Γ, ex: CONOB. gVF. Bt. Coral Gables, 2001. RIC IX p. 231 #70(b) corr. (add this mint mark); Cohen 10; Depeyrot 45/1; SRCV V #20398.Anaximander
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Theodosius I. Roma Seated Siliqua of Trier.Roman Empire. Theodosius I. 379-395 AD. AR Siliqua (1.69 gm, 16.9mm, 12h) of Trier, 388-395 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG. / Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and spear. VIRTVS ROMANORVM, ex: TR PS. gVF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 128 #405. RIC IX p.31 #94b; RSC V #57†a; SRCV V #20459.Anaximander
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Theodosius I. Votive Siliqua of Sicia.Roman Empire. Theodosius I. 379-383 AD. AR Siliqua (1.52 gm, 17.2mm, 1h) of Sicia, 379-380 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG. / Votive inscription within wreath, VOT V MVLT X. ex: SISC PZ. nEF. Bt. Marc Breitsprecher, Ancient Imports, 2011. RIC IX p.150 #24b; RSC V #64†b; SRCV V #20462.Anaximander
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Theodosius II. Constantinopolis Enthroned Solidus of Constantinople.Roman Empire. Theodosius II. 402-450 AD. AV Solidus (4.50 gm, 21.7mm, 6h) of Constantinople, 443-450. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, with spear and shield, DN THEODOSIVS 'P'F'AVG. / Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding globus cruciger & sceptre, shield at side, foot on prow, star to left, IMP XXXXII COS XVII PP, ex: COM OB. EF. CNG Auction 61 #2146. RIC X p.263 #314; Depeyrot p.255 #84/1; DOC 410-25; MIRB 33; SRCV V #21140.Anaximander
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Theodosius II. Votive Siliqua of Constantinople.Roman Empire. Theodosius II. 402-450 AD. AR Siliqua (2.03 gm, 18.7mm, 12h) of Constantinople, 420-429. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG. / Votive inscription within wreath, VOT XX MVLT XXX. ex: CONS🟎. VF. CNG EA 165 #288. "Find patina, some surface problems. Rare." RIC X p. 269 #381; DOC 357-358; MIRB 66; RSC V #20D; SRCV V #21179.Anaximander
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Valens. Votive Siliqua of Antioch.Roman Empire. Valens. 364-378 AD. AR Siliqua (2.10 gm, 18.8mm, 5h) of Antioch, 373-374 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N VALENS PER F AVG. / Votive inscription in wreath. VOT X MVLT XX. ex: ANT⦁⦁; VF. Bt. Ancient Auction House, 2002. RIC IX p.280 #34d.1; Cohen 97; RSC V #96†p; SRCV V #19699.Anaximander
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Valens. Votive Siliqua of Constantinople.Roman Empire. Valens. 364-378 AD. AR Siliqua (1.87 gm, 18.8mm, 6h) of Constantinople, 364-367. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N VALENS P F AVG. / Votive inscription in wreath. VOT⦁V, ex: C⦁Δ. nVF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 124, #382. RIC IX p.212 #13(d)10; RSC V #88†b; SRCV V #19681.Anaximander
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Valentinian I. Votive Siliqua of Rome.Roman Empire. Valentinian I. 364-375 AD. AR Siliqua (2.20 gm, 18.3mm, 12h) of Rome, 364-367 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. / Votive inscription in laurel wreath. VOT V MVLT X Ex: RT. VF. Bt. Coral Gables, 2001. RIC IX p.118 #10b; RSC V #70†b; SRCV V #19382.Anaximander
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Valentinian II. Victory Siliqua of Treveri.Roman Empire. Valentinian II. 375-392 AD. AR Siliqua (2.32 gm, 16.9mm, 6h) of Treveri, 375-383 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N VALENTINIANVS IVN P F AVG. / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. VICTORIA AVGGG ex: TR PS. gVF. Bt. Guy Clark, Charlotte, 2003. RIC IX p.25 #57a; Cohen 40; RSC V #40†a; SRCV V #20235.Anaximander
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Valentinian III. Emperor Standing on Serpent Solidus of Ravenna.Roman Empire. Valentinian III. 450-455 AD. AV Solidus (4.36 gm, 21.1mm, 12h) of Ravenna, 430-455 AD. Diademed, draped, & cuirassed bust right, DN PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. / Emperor standing, facing, in military attire, foot on serpent w/ human head, holding long cross & victory on globe, VICTORIA AVGGG, R-V, ex: COM OB. EF. Bt. Herakles Numismatics, 2002. RIC X p.366 #2018; Cohen 19; Depeyrot p.192 #17/1; DOC 841-843; SRCV V #21265.Anaximander
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Valentinian III. Victoria Æ of RomeRoman Empire. Valentinian III. 450-455 AD. Æ 13 (1.59 gm, 13.56mm, 6h) of Rome. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, DN VALENTINIANVS P F AVG / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. VICTORIA AVGG, P in left field. ex: RM. gF. Bt. Herakles Numismatics, Richmond Coin Show, 2023. RIC X #2121; LRBC II #845; SRCV V #21318.Anaximander
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Zeno, 2nd reign. Emperor Standing on Captive Maiorina of Constantinople. Roman Empire. Zeno. 476-491 AD, 2nd reign. Æ2 Maiorina (3.32 gm, 17.7mm, 6h) of Constantinople. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, DN ZENO PERP AVG. / Emperor in military attire, holding long cross and globe, standing right, foot on captive; CONCORDIA. nVF. Probably struck for Cherson on the Black Sea. Typical weak strike, dark olive patina. CNG EA 411 #478. RIC X p.312 #948; LRBC II #2277; MIRB 23; SRCV V #21554.Anaximander
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Zeno, 2nd reign. Victory Standing Solidus of Constantinople. Roman Empire. Zeno. 476-491 AD, 2nd reign. AV Solidus (4.46 gm, 20.9mm, 6h) of Constantinople. Helmeted & cuirassed bust, facing, holding spear & shield, D N ZENO PERP AVG. / Victory standing left, holding jeweled long cross, star in right field, VICTORIA AVGGG Є, ex: CON OB. nEF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 124 #5. RIC X p.307 #910 [Z1/KFa3]; Depeyrot p.262 #108/1; DOC 629-43; MIRB 2a, 2b, 7; SRCV V #21514.Anaximander
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