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Licinius II RIC VII, Rome 199 corr.Licinius II as Caesar, AD 315-326
AE 19, 2.66g, 18.97mm, 270°
Rome, 320
Obv.: LICINIVS IVN NOB C
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
Rev: ROMAE A - ETERNAE
Roma, helmeted, std. on shield r., holding shield on her knees with her left hand
and writing X / V on it
in ex. R EPWC P
Ref.: RIC VII, Rome 199 corr. (std l.)
very rare (R4), VF

EPWC (Greek) Latin AMOR, the palindrome of ROMA!JochenMar 26, 2024

Licinius I RIC VII, Siscia 129Licinius I, AD 308-324
AE - Follis, 3.29g, 19.10mm
Siscia, 2nd Offizin, 320 AD.
Obv.: IMP LI - CINIVS AVG
Bust, bearded, helmeted, cuirassed, n.r.
Rev.: VIRTVS - EXERCIT
Standard with inscription VOT / XX, on each side a seated, bound prisoner
in left field S, in right field F above ligated HL
in ex. BSIS (crescent moon with star)
Ref.: RIC VII, Siscia 129
VF/EF, small edge chips
JochenMar 26, 2024

Maximinus II, RIC IV, Antioch 167bMaximinus II, Daia, Caesar AD 305-311, Augustus AD 311-313
AE - Follis, 4.8g, 21mm, 315°
Antioch, 13th Officina, 312
Obv.: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG
Laureate head r.
Rev.: SOLI IN - VICTO
Sol, radiate, in long robe stg. facing, head l., r. hand raised in salutation, holding in raised l. hand head of Serapis
in l. field Γ I (13), in r. field star
in ex.ANT
Ref.: RIC VI, Antioch 167b
almost SS
JochenApr 22, 2022

Constans, RIC VIII, Siscia 228Constans, AD 337-350, son of Constantine I
AE - Centenionalis, 2.46g, 18.92mm, 180°
Siscia, 3rd officina, AD 348-350
obv. D N CONSTA - [NS P F AVG]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, wearing pearl diadem, r.
rev. FEL TEMP I R - E[PARATIO] (sic!)
Phönix with nimbus on pyre stg. r.
in ex. G SIS
ref. RIC VIII, Siscia 228; LRBC 1124
common, F+, light green, patchy patina
JochenJan 22, 2021

Constantine I RIC VII, Constantinopolis 38Constantine I the Great 307 - 337
AE - AE 3, 3.20g, 19.33mm, 180°
Constantinopolis 5th officina, AD 328
obv. CONSTANTI - NVS MAX AVG
draped, cuirassed bust, head rosette-diademed r.
rev. CONSTANTINI - ANA DAFNE
Victory sitting l. on cippus, holding laurel-branch in r. hand and palm-branch in l. hand.; tropaeum in front, captive sitting to feet, Victory with head r., spurning him
in l. field E
in ex. CONS *
ref. RIC VII, Constantinopolis 38
Rare (R3); good VF, nearly black patina, small patina damage on portrait
Note: RIC misdescribes the branchs both as palm-branchs

The most possible of various interpretations:
Greek DAPHNE = laurel, so 'The Constantinian laurel' as a symbol of victory. The victory in question is most likely to be that of Chrysopolis, where Constantine had defeated Licinius in AD 324.

1 commentsJochenJan 17, 2020

Constans, RIC VIII, Aquileia 117Constans, AD 337-350, son of Constantine I
AE - Centenionalis, 5.94g, 23.81mm, 180°
Aquileia, 2nd group, 2nd series, 1st officina, 348-350
obv. DN CONSTA - NS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, with pearl-diadem, r.
in left field A
rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Emperor in military cloak, on galley stg. l., holding in raised l. hand labarum and in extended r. hand small
Victory holding wreath; at stern of galley Victoria std. l. steering the ship
in left field A
in ex. AQP dot
ref. RIC VIII, Aquileia 117; LRBC 894
VF, almost totally silvered3 commentsJochenDec 13, 2019

Constantine I, RIC VI, Siscia 234cConstntine I the Great, AD 303-337
AE - Follis, 2.61g, 23.75mm, 0°
Siscia, 3rd officina, early 313
obv. IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed laureate, r.
rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN
Jupiter, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. frontal, looking l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and holding in extended r. hand Victoriola on globe holding palmbranch over l. shoulder and crowning him with wreath; at his feet the eagle stg. l., head with wreath in beak turned r.
ref. RIC VI, Siscia 234c
about VF
JochenNov 15, 2019

Maximinus II Daia, RIC VI, Heraclea 49aMaximinus II Daia, AD 309-313
AE - Follis (AE 2), 5.77g, 25.44mm, 150°
Heraclea, 1st officina, ca. 310
obv. IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINO P F INV AVG
laureate head r.
rev. GENIO IMP - E - RATORIS
Genius, nude, wearing modius, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in extended r. hand patera from which liquid is flowing
in l. field star
in ex. HTA
ref. RIC VI, Heraclea 49a
scarce, about VFJochenNov 29, 2017

Constantius II, RIC VII, Ticinum 121Constantin II, AD 317-340
AE 3, 2.68g, 19.95mm, 180°
Ticinum, 1. officina
obv. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Bust, laureate and draped, l., holding in r. hand Victoriola and in l. hand mappa
rev. VIRTVS - EXERCIT
Standard with inscription VOT / XX on drapery; captive on ground on either side
in upper l. field stylized Chi-Rho
in ex. ST
ref. RIC VII, Ticinum 121
rare (R3), F+, some incrustations

The symbol in the upper left field sometimes is called Iota-Chi, but probably in error. The actually Iota-Chi is found later, e.g. in an arc of the of the apsis in San Vitale in Ravenna. Alfoldi interprets Lactantius in that way, that it is a hastily painted Chi-Rho.JochenMar 05, 2016

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Arles 141 var.Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE 3 (Centenionalis), 4.24g, 24mm, 210°
Arles, 1st officina, 348-350
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.
behind bust A
rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Soldier, helmeted, with shield, spearing fallen horseman, who is sitting beside his horse
and is stretching his hands against the soldier (type FH2 sitting)
in l. field A, in r. field dot
in ex. PAR
ref. RIC VIII, Arles 141 var. (has no A in left field of rev.); LRBC -
scarce, about VF, oval flan

From the Bridgnorth Hoard, Scropshire, England, buried ca. AD 355, unearthed 2007. Preliminary report of the British Museum by Lopez-Sanchez & Abdy under "Bridgnorth, Scropshire"1 commentsJochenOct 29, 2014

Johannes, RIC X, 1916Johannes, AD 423-425, usurper
AE 4, 11mm
Rome, 2nd officina, 423-425
obv. [DN JOHANN - ES PF AVG]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.
rev. [SALVS REI - PVBLICE]
Victory advancing l., holding trophy over r. shoulder and dragging captive
in l. field Chi-Rho and S
ref. RIC X, 1916; LRBC 833
scarce, F+, dark green patinaJochenOct 16, 2014

Galerius RIC VI, Trier 594(b)Galerius as Caesar, AD 293-305
AE - Follis (AE 2), 10.61g, 28.15mm, 345°
Trier, 1st officina, c. 303-1. May 305
obv. MAXIMIANVS NOBIL C
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. GENIO POPV - LI ROMANI
Genius, nude except chlamys, wearing mural crown, stg. r., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in extended
r. hand patera
in l. and r. field S - F
in ex. PT[R]
ref. RIC VI, Trier 594b
VF
JochenSep 26, 2014

Constantine I, RIC VII, Trier 305Constantine I, the Great, AD 307-377
AE - Follis (AE 3), 3.17g, 19.45mm, 180°
Trier, 1st officina, AD 321
obv. CONSTAN - TINVS AVG
Bust, with consulare mantle (trabea) and eagle-tipped sceptre in r. hand, laureate, r.
rev. BEATA TRAN - QVILLITAS
Great altar inscribed with VO / TIS / XX in three lines, above globe and three stars. Globe decorated with four vertical lines and a horizontal ladder-like band.
ex. PTR
RIC VII, Trier 305
about EF

From the Langtoft hoard, buried c. AD 325 near a street running through Langtoft/Yorkshire, discovered 24. Sept 2000, containing 924 coins, mostly reduced folles from the Constantinian family. JochenSep 26, 2014

Maxentius, RIC VI, Rome 208 var. #2Maxentius, AD 306-312, son of Maximian
AE - Follis, 25mm, 5.07g, 135°
Rome, 3rd officina, AD 308-310
obv. IMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG
laureate head r.
rev. CONSERV - VRB SVAE
Hexastyle temple, within Roma, helmet, enthroned l., resting with raised l. hand on sceptre
and holding in extended r. hand globe, shield behind; architrave decorated with wave line
and dots; pediment decorated with the 2 dioscuri stg. facing with raised r. hand; as
acroteria Victories with wreath
ref. RIC VI, Rome 208 var.; Drost, pic. 93e (doesn't know officina T)
scarce, about VFJochenFeb 12, 2014

Flavius Victor, RIC IX, Aquileia 55(b)Flavius Victor, 387-388, son of Magnus Maximus
AE 4, 0.9g, 13mm
Aquileia, 1st officina
obv. DN FL VIC - TOR PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademd, r.
rev. SPES RO - MA - NORVM
City gate with 2 towers, star between, open door
in wx. SMAQP
ref. RIC IX, Aquileia 55(b); C. 3
Scarce, VF

In spite of his depiction Flavius Victor was 4-5 years old when his coins were struck.
JochenSep 28, 2012

Magnentius, RIC, Amiens 39Magnentius, AD 350-353
AE - Centenionalis, 5.38g, 22.38mm, 180°
Amiens, AD 353
obv. DN MAGNEN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES
´Big Chi-Rho, flanked by Alpha and Omega
ref. RIC VIII, Amiens 39
rare (R1), VF, almost black patina JochenJul 14, 2012

Julian II, RIC VIII, Thessalonica 225Julian II, AD 361-363
AE - Doppelmaiorina (AE 1), 7.30g, 25mm, 180°
Thessalonica, 1st officina, summer 361 - 26.6.363
obv. DN FL CL IVLI - ANVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.
rev. SECVRITA[S R]EI PVB
Bull, diademed, head facing, stg. r., 2 stars above horns
in ex. TESA between palmbranches
ref. RIC VIII, Thessalonica 225; C. 38
rare (R1), about VF, dark green patina
JochenJul 14, 2012

Galeria Valeria, RIC VI, Alexandria 81Galeria Valeria, AD 315 murdered by Licinius II
AE - Follis (AE 3), 5.98g, 22mm, 0°
Alexandria, 5th officina, late 308
obv. GAL VAL - ERIA AVG
Bust, draped, diademed, r.
rev. VENERI - V - ICTRICI
Venus Victric, inlonggarment and mantle, stg. frontal, head l., holding in raise l. hand garment over
shoulder and in r. hand apple
in l. and r. field E / X - K
in ex. ALE
ref. RIC VI, Alexandria 81; C. 2
F-about VF
Pedigree:
ex coll. Drexler, Würzburg, Christmas 1958
JochenJul 14, 2012

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Siscia 286Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE - Cententionalis (AE 2), 21.85mm, 5.18g, 0°
Siscia, 1st officina, 10.1. - 25.12.350
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, pearl-diademed, r.
rev. HOC SIG - NO VICTOR ERIS
Emperor, diademed, in military cloak, stg. frontal, head l., holding in raised r. hand labarum with Chi_Rho
and in l. arm spear; at the r. side Victoria stg. l., holding palmbranch and crowning him with wreath
in l. field A
in ex. .ASIS
ref. RIC VIII, Siscia 286; LRBC 1173
scarce, VF, glossy green patina

The legend originally dates back to Vetranio and takes up again the vision of Constantine I before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge against Maxentius (Eusebius, Vita Constantini). Originally "en toutw nika".JochenJul 05, 2012

Constans, RIC VII, Siscia 238Constans as Caesar, AD 337-350http://coppermine-gallery.net/
AE 3, 2.19g, 16.41mm, 195°
Siscia, AD 334/5
obv. FL CONSTANTIS BEA C
bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. GLOR - IA EXERC - ITI
Two soldiers, holding spear and shield, with two standards between them
in ex. .ASIS
ref. RIC VII, Siscia 238
R4!, about VF

The legend stands in the rare genitivus and expands to FLAVII CONSTANTIS BEATISSIMI CAESARISJochenNov 03, 2010

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Arles 215Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE 3, 2.7g, 19mm
Arles, 2nd officina, AD 350-355
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.; necklace
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who has turned to soldier and extends hand to him.
(RIC type FH3 reaching)
in l. field D
in ex. SCON
ref. RIC VIII, Arles 215
VF, brown patina

Portrait with remarkable necklace. Horseman wearing diademed helmet. JochenNov 24, 2009

Julian II, RIC VIII, Sirmium 78Julian II. as Caesar, AD 360-363
AE 3, 2.37g, 18.62
Sirmium, 2nd officina, 6.Nov.355-summer 361
obv. DN IVLIA - NVS NOB C
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman; who has turned to soldier and extends hand to him.
(RIC type FH3 reaching)
in l. field M
in ex. BSIRM star
ref. RIC VIII, Sirmium 78; LRBC 1614
S!, F+/about VF, brown patina

What happpened with the back of the horse?JochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Thessalonica 115Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE 2, 5.16g, 23.80mm
Thessalonica, 2nd group, 5th officina, AD 348-350
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r., holding globe in r. hand
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who is kneeling besides his horse r.
(RIC type FH2 kneeling)
in ex. TSE star
ref. RIC VIII, Thessalonica 115; LRBC 1646
S!, F+, stripped

Cast?JochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Siscia 352Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE 3, 2.42g, 18mm
Siscia, 1st officina
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman; who has turned to soldier and extends hand to him.
(RIC type FH3 reaching)
in ex. ASIS Zigzag
ref. RIC VIII, Siscia 352
VF, weak struck in lower field

Here the horseman wears a pointed helmet with brim
JochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Siscia 336 var.Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE 2, 4.4g, 21mm
Siscia, 2nd officina, AD 350-355
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
A behind head
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman; who has turned to soldier and extends hand to him.
(RIC type FH3 reaching)
in ex. star BSIS crescent
ref. RIC VIII, Siscia 336 var.; LRBC 1206
F+

RIC writes 'bare-headed', but here the horse-man wears a kind of turban.
JochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Constantinopolis 81Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE 3, 4.70g, 22mm
Constantinopolis, 3rd group, 2nd officina, AD 248-351
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.; wearing necklace
rev. FEL TEMP REPA - RATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who has fallen down on neck of horse.
(RIC type FH4 clutching)
in l. field Gamma
in ex. CONSB star
ref. RIC VIII, Constantinopolis 81
VF
1 commentsJochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Antiochia 191Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE 4, .89g, 3.24mm
Antiochia, 4nd officina, 6.Nov.355-3.Nov.361
obv. [DN CONSTAN] - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.
rev. FEL TEMP REPA - RATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who has fallen down on neck of horse.
(RIC type FH4 clutching, var.)
in l. field M
in ex. AN Delta
ref. RIC VIII, Antiochia 191
F/about VF, sandy patina, struck on a very small flan

The l. foot of the soldiers reaches far over the base-line and the shield of the horseman is shrinked to a dot.
JochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Antiochia 143 #3Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE 4, 2.44g, 16.36mm
Antiochia, 6th officina
obv. [DN CONSTAN] - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.; wearing necklace
rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who has fallen down on neck of horse.
(RIC type FH4 clutching)
in ex. AN[?]
ref. RIC VIII, Antiochia 143
R1!, about VF, sandy patina, struck on small flan
JochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Antiochia 143 #2Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE 4, 2.18g, 15.62mm
Antiochia, 6th officina
obv. [DN C]ONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.; wearing pearl necklace
rev. FEL [TEMP - REPAR]ATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who has fallen down on neck of horse.
(RIC type FH4 clutching)
in ex. ANS
ref. RIC VIII, Antiochia 143
R1!, about VF, sandy patina, struck on small flan

The l. foot of the soldiers reaches far over the base-line and the shield of the horseman is missed!
JochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Antiochia 143 #1Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE 4, 2.21g, 16.12mm
Antiochia, 2th officina
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.; wearing pearl necklace
rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who has turned to soldier and extends hand to him.
(RIC type FH3 reaching)
in ex. ANB
ref. RIC VIII, Antiochia 143
R1!, F+, sandy patina
JochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Alexandria 78Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE 2, 3.29g, 21.91mm
Alexandria, 2nd series, 1st officina
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.; thin necklace
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman; who has turned to soldier and extends hand to him.
(RIC type FH3 reaching)
in l. field dot S dot
in ex. ALEA
ref. RIC VIII, Alexandria 78
VF, some roughness

This officina not in Helvetica's list
JochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius Gallus, RIC VIII, Siscia 351 #4Constantius Gallus, AD 351-354
AE 3, 2.79g, 19.1mm
Siscia, 3rd officina
obv. DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r., wearing necklace
rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman; who has turned to soldier and extends hand to him.
(RIC type FH3 reaching)
in ex. Gamma SIS
ref. RIC VIII, Siscia 351; LRBC 1219
about VF, some verdigree
JochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius Gallus, RIC VIII, Siscia 351 #1Constantius Gallus, AD 351-354
AE 3, 2.73g, 18.32mm
Siscia, 1st officina
obv. DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman; who has turned to soldier and extends hand to him.
(RIC type FH3 reaching)
in ex. ASIS
ref. RIC VIII, Siscia 351; LRBC 1219
about VF, some roughness
JochenNov 23, 2009

Constantius Gallus, RIC VIII, Antiochia 149Constantius Gallus, AD 351-354
AE 3, 4.84g, 19.02mm
Antiochia, 1st officina
obv. DN CONSTANTI - [VS NOB CAES]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.; wearing necklace
rev. FEL TEMP RA - [PARATIO]
Soldier spearing fallen horseman; who has turned to soldier and extends hand to him.
(RIC type FH3 reaching)
in l. field S
in ex. ANA
ref. RIC VIII, Antiochia 149; LRBC 2630
S!, VF+/VF, small flan

Legend error FEL TEMP RA.
1 commentsJochenNov 23, 2009

Constans, RIC VIII, Constantinopolis 86Constans, AD 337-350, son of Constantine I
AE - Centenionalis, 4.20g, 21mm
Constantinopolis, AD 346-350
obv. DN CONSTA - NS PF AVG
Bust, draped, with necklace, pearldiadem, l., holding globe in l. hand
rev. FEL TEMP REPA - RATIO
Soldier in military cloak, advancing r., looking l., holding transverted spear in l. hand, leading young
barbarian in military cloak and wearing crown(?) from reed hut, behind bended tree.
in ex. CONS[?]
ref. RIC VIII, Constantinopolis 86; C.18; LRBC 2012

The rev. alludes to the fact that under Constans Franks were led over the Rhine and settled in Toxandria (todays Belgium) as armed farmers to secure the frontier.1 commentsJochenNov 04, 2009

Constantine I, RIC VII, Ticinum 49Constantine I the Great, AD 307-337
AE - Follis, 3.16g, 19mm
Ticinum, 1st officina
obv. IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. SOLI INVI - C - TO COMITI
Sol, radiate and with chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. l., r. hand raised in greeting attitude, in extended l. hand holding globe
in l. field star
in ex. PT
ref. RIC VII, Ticinum 49
about VF

The globe here has 5 horizontal stripes and one vertical stripe.JochenNov 04, 2009

Constantine I, RIC VII, Alexandria 32Constantine I the Great, AD 307-337
AE - Follis, 2.12g, 15.99mm
Alexandria, 2nd officina, AD 347-348
obv. DV CONSTANTI - NVS PT AVGG
Head of the emperor, veiled, r.
rev. VN - MR
Emperor (or Pietas?), in long garment and veiled, stg.r.
ref. RIC VIII, Alexandria 32; C.716; LRBC 1473
about VF

VN - MR is the abbreviation of VENERANDA (or VENERABILIS) MEMORIA1 commentsJochenNov 04, 2009

Magnentius, RIC VIII, Trier 267Magnentius, AD 250-253
AE - Centenionalis, 5.38g, 23mm
Trier, 2nd series
obv. IM CEA MAGN - ENTIVS AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. FELICITAS - PVBLICE
Emperor, in military cloak, stg. l., holding in raised l. hand labarum and in extended r. hand small Victory
on globe holding wreath.
in r. field A
in ex. TRP crescent with dot in cavity
ref. RIC VIII, Trier 267
R1!, VF, nice green patinaJochenNov 03, 2009

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Trier 332Constantius II, AD 337-361
AE - double centenionalis, 4.73g, 22.71mm
Trier, 1. officina (time of the revolt of Poemenius)
obv. DN CONSTAN - TI[VS PF AVG]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.
rev. SALVS A[VG NOSTRI]
Big Chi-Rho, flanked by Alpha and Omega
in ex. TRP star
ref. RIC VIII, Trier 332; LRBC 67
Scarce, about VF, flan break at 2 o'clock

Because this type joins the portrait of Constantius with a rev. of Magnentius it's usually put to the revolt of Poemenius in Trier AD 353. But this is still disputed. Please take a look at the article at the board 'History and Archaeology'.JochenNov 03, 2009

Constantine II, RIC VII, Siscia 236Constantine II, AD 317-340
AE 3, 2.14g
Siscia, AD 334/335, 5th officina
obv. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. GLOR - IA EXER - CITVS
Two soldiers, helmeted, with spear and shield, stg. facing each other, between them two standards
in ex. dot ESIS dot
ref. RIC VII, Siscia 236; C.114
about VF
pedigree:
ex Marc Breitsprecher (Ancient Imports)
ex coll. Victor Failmezger
ex Numismatic Fine Arts Auction 3/93, Lot 2170
ex old Bavarian coll. #4414

For more information please look at the article 'The Bavarian Collection' at the board 'History and Archaeology'.2 commentsJochenOct 28, 2009

Constantine II, RIC VII, Aquileia 95Constantine II, AD 317-340
AE 3, 2.81g
Aquileia, AD 321, 3rd officina
obv. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, l.
rev. CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Laurel wreath inscribed with VOT / X
in ex. dot AQT dot
ref. RIC VII, Aquileia 95; C.39
R1!, F+/about VF, nearly black patina
pedigree:
ex Marc Breitsprecher (Ancient Imports)
ex coll. Victor Failmezger
ex Numismatic Fine Arts Auction 3/93, Lot 2150
ex old Bavarian coll. #4159
ex A. Riechmann/Halle #1623 (AD 1919?)

For more information please look at the article 'The Bavarian Collection' at the board 'History and Archaeology'.JochenOct 28, 2009

Fausta, RIC VIII, Trier 483Fausta, Augusta AD 324-326, 2nd wife of Constantine I
AE 3, 3.85g, 19.26mm
Trier, AD 326, 1st officina
obv. FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG
Bust, draped, with necklace, r.: hair in 5 waves and small bun in neck
rev. SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
Fausta, in long garmant and veiled, stg. l., holding two infants at her breast
in ex. STR crescent with dot in cavity
ref. RIC VII, Trier 483; C.6
about VF, slightly rough
pedigree:
ex Marc Breitsprecher (Ancient Imports)
ex coll. Victor Failmezger (plate coin)
ex Numismatic Fine Arts Auction 3/93, Lot 1919
ex old Bavarian coll. #473, acquired AD 1919(?)

For more information please look at the article 'The Bavarian Collection' in the board 'History and Archaeology' 1 commentsJochenOct 28, 2009

Maximinus II Daia, RIC VI, Nicomedia 66cMaximinus II Daia, AD 309-313
AE - Follis, 23mm, 6.03g
Nicomedia, AD 310-312, group V, class II, 4th officina
obv. IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS PF AVG
Head, laureate, r; ties parallel
rev. GENIO AV - GVSTI CMH (CMH ligate)
Genius, nude except chlamys over l. shoulder, modius on head, stg. half left, holding cornucopiae in l. arm
and pouring from patera in r. hand
in ex. SMN Delta
ref. RIC VI, Nicomedia 66c
about EF
Pedigree:
ex coll. Voz of Roman Imperial Tetrarchy

According to Failmezger CMH is a value mark meaning = 100 sestertii struck at 48 pieces from 1 pound bronze. This interpretation is disputed.
2 commentsJochenAug 17, 2009

Maximinus II Daia, RIC VI, Cyzicus 92 Maximinus II Daia, AD 309-313
AE - Follis, 5.00g, 22.22mm
Cyzicus, 4th officina, AD 311-312
obv. IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS PF AVG
Head, laureate, r.
rev. SOLE IN - VICTO
Sol, in long garment, radiate and with waving chlamys, stg. half left, raising r. hand and holding bearded
head of Serapis in extended l. hand.
in l. field Delta
in ex. MKV
ref. RIC VI, Cyzicus 92; C. 156
Scarce, nice EF
Pedigree:
ex Scott coll.
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!JochenAug 17, 2009

Constantine I, RIC VI, Antiochia 84Constantine I, the Great, AD 307-337
AE 3, 2.6g, 19mm
Antiochia, 9th officina, ADS 329-330
obv. CONSTANT - INVS MAX AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, rosetten-diademed, r.
rev. PROVIDEN - TIAE AVGG
Camp-gate with ten layers of bricks, no door, two towers; star above
in l. and r. field Delta - Epsilon
in ex. SMANT
ref. RIC VI, Antiochia 84
R5!, about VF, sandpatina

After attribution I found that this type was regarded by RIC as R5! Delta+Epsilon in the field means 9. The usual Greek letter for 9, Theta, was taboo because it was the 1st letter of thanatos = death. 1 commentsJochenMay 16, 2009

Constans, RIC VIII, Heraclea 64Constans, AD 337-350, son of Constantine I
AE 2 (centenionalis), 4.29g, 22.50mm
Heraclea, 2nd group, 1st series, AD 348-351
obv. DN CONSTA - NS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, l., globe in r. hand
rev. FEL TEMP REPA - RATIO
Soldier in military dress, holding reversed spear in l. hand, leading with r. hand young barbarian out off
a hut, stg. l. under a bended tree with leaves; the barbarian, nude(?) with thick curly hair, holds in his l.
hand an unknown object (rod? idol?)
in ex. SMH
ref. RIC VIII, Heraclea 64
R!, about VF

For more information about this type look at the website of moonmoth!1 commentsJochenMay 16, 2009

Constantius Gallus, RIC VIII, Nicomedia 87Constantius Gallus, Caesar AD 351-354, cousin of Constantius II
AE - Centenionalis, 5.4g, 23mm
Nicomedia, 5th officina, 15.3.351 - winter 354
obv. DN FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier, holding shield, stabbing with his spear horseman, who lies on his fallen horse l., clutching
with l. hand mane of horse, extends r. hand to soldier; the horseman is unbearded and wears
helmet (RIC type FH 3 reaching)
in upper left field Gamma
in ex. .SMNE
RIC VIII, Nicomedia 87; LRBC 2303
F+/about VF

The spear has an obvious swelling in its middle. Wether this is an intentional technical feature of the
weapon or only an invention of the die cutter is not clear.
JochenMar 11, 2009

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Cyzicus 92Constantius II, AD 337-361, son of Constantine I
AE - Centenionalis, 5.21g, 23.65mm
Cyzicus, 1st officina, AD 351-354
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pesarl-diademed, r.
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier, holding shield, stabbing with his spear horseman, who lies on his fallen horse l., clutching
with l. hand mane of horse, extends r. hand to soldier grasping his spear; the horseman is bearded
and bare-headed (var. A) (RIC type FH 3 reaching)
in upper left field Gamma
in ex. SMKA
RIC VIII, Cyzicus 92; LRBC 2486

Here the horseman is not only reaching but grasps clearly the soldier's spear. A nice variant. Not in Helvetica's list..JochenMar 11, 2009

Romulus, RIC VI, Rome 239Romulus, AD 306-312, son of Maxentius
AE - denarius, 1.70g, 17.3mm
Rome, 1st officina
obv. DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS
Bare head, r.
rev. AETERNAE MEMORIAE
Doomed shrine, r. door opened, on roof eagle with open wings stg. r., head turned l.
in ex. RS
RIC VI, 239
about EF, nice green patina
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!2 commentsJochenMar 11, 2009

Constantine I RIC VII, Rome 194 #2Constantine I, the Great, AD 307-337
AE - Follis, 2.97g, 18mm
Rome 4th officina AD 320
obv. CONST - ANTINVS AVG
Bust, cuirassed, helmeted, r.
rev. ROMAE A - ETERNAE
Roma std. r., holding shield on knee inscribed with XV. Shield beside
exergue: R EPOC Q
RIC VII, Rome 194
R3, good F
Pedigree:
ex coll. J.S.Wagner
ex CNG electronic auction #201, lot 414

About the EPOC in the ex. there is a dispute wether it means the Greek EROS = Latin AMOR, and then making it a pun with ROMA AMOR!
JochenDec 21, 2008

Constantine II RIC VII, Thessalonica 71Constantine II, AD 337-340, son of Constantine Im the reat
AE 3, 2.75g, 18.4mm
Thessalonica, 2nd. officina, AD 319 (as Caesar)
obv. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C,
bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VIRT - EXERC
cross shaped pattern, usually described as the plan of a Roman camp, Sol holding globe and raising hand standing above center
in ex. TSB
RIC VII, Thessalonica 71
about VF, rare rev.
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

Most references describe the reverse on this very rare type as the plan of a Roman camp. But experts disagree and there are many theories. One possibility is that the reverse depicts what Constantine saw in his vision; except the god on the coin appears to be Sol, not Christ. One explanation for this is that he did not come to understand the true meaning his vision until just prior to his battle with Maxentius (when he may have had another vision) (FAC).
2 commentsJochenDec 21, 2008

Jovian RIC VIII, 235Jovian, AD 363-364
AE - Maiorina, 8.4g, 28mm
Thessalonica, 4th officina
obv. DN IOVIANV - S PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate and rosette-diademed, r.
rev. VICTORIA - ROMANORVM
Emperor in military cloak and mantle over his shoulders, stg. l., head r.,
holding Victory on globe in outstretched l. hand and labarum in raised r. hand
in ex. TES Delta
RIC VIII, Thessalonica 235
Scarce, VF, glossy variegated green patina
5 commentsJochenDec 09, 2008

Julian II, RIC VIII, Arles 318Julian II, Apostata, 361-363, nephew of Constantine I
AE 1 (Double Maiorina), 27.5mm, 8.8g
Constantia (Arles), 1st officina, spring 360-26. june 363, 2nd group
obv. DN FL CL JVLI - ANVS PF AV
Bust, bearded, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.
rev. Bull, stg. r., head facing, 2 stars above; eagle stg. on wreath r., head l., another wreath in beak, before him
in ex. PCONST
RIC VIII, Arles 318; LRBC 468
R!, VF
Thanks to Salem!

Notify the one-eyed bull!JochenNov 30, 2008

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Antiochia 191 var.Constantius II, AD 324-362, son of Constantine I
AE - AE 3
Antiochia 2.officina, 6.Nov.355-3.Nov.361
obv. [DN CONSTAN] - TINVS PF AVG
draped, cuirassed bust, pearl-diademed head r.
rev. [FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO]
Soldier spearing falling horseman, bearded and with two long braids, who is sitting on his horse l. and resting with his hands on the horse's neck.
field left: M
exergue: ANB
RIC VIII, Antiochia 191 var.; LRBC 2637 var.
F/about FF, struck on small flan

A very interesting coin with a new unrecorded type! Usually this coin should show the RIC type FH4 clutching. But here the horseman is not laying on his horse but sitting, and he is not clutching but resting on the horse's neck. I think it should not subsumed under FH4, but it's a different variant. Not in Helvetica's list.JochenSep 17, 2008

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Aquileia 96Constantius II, AD 324-362, son of Constantine I
AE - AE 2, 6.2g, 24mm
Aquileia, 1.officina, 2.group, AD 348-350
obv. DN CONSTAN - TINVS PF AVG
draped, cuirassed bust, pearl-diademed head r.
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier spearing falling horseman; he is waeing a pointed hat and is kneeling l. in front of his horse (RIC type FH1 kneeling, rare)
field right: star
exergue: AQP dot
RIC VIII, Aquileia 96; LRBC 892
S!, about EF, flan break at 9 o'clock

Not in Helvetica's list.

This issue celebrates Constantius' victory in the battle of Singara AD 344 against the Sassanides and the capture of their successor of the throne. 1 commentsJochenSep 17, 2008

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Antiochia 132 #1Constantius II, AD 324-362, son of Constantine I
AE - AE 2 (Centenionalis), 4.92g, 24mm
Antiochia, 10th officina, AD 350-355
obv. DN CONSTAN - TINVS PF AVG
draped, cuirassed bust, pearl-diademed head r., wearing necklace
rev. [F]EL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier spearing falling horseman, which stretches arm against him; shield of soldier decorated with wheel, forehead of horse reaches over baseline downwars.
(RIC type FH3 reaching)
field left: Gamma
exergue: ANI
RIC VIII, Antiochia 132; LRBC 2625
nice EF, nearly uncirculated

This issue celebrates Constantius' victory in the battle of Singara 344 AD against the Sassanides and the capture of their successor of the throne. 2 commentsJochenSep 17, 2008

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Alexandria 72Constantius II, AD 324 - 361, son of Constantine I
AE - AE 2 (Centenionalis), 5.87g, 25mm
Alexandria, 4th officina, 15 March 351 - 6 Nov. 355
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r., wearing necklace
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Helmeted soldier to l., shield on l. arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on
ground at r.; Horseman, bearded and wearing a hood(!), turns to face soldier and extends l. arm.
(RIC type FH3 reaching)
in upper l. field Gamma
in ex. ALE Delta
RIC VIII, Alexandria 72; LRBC 2863
about VF, flat struck in upper part

The obv. letters have serifs, the rev. letters not. Evidence that both sides are cut by different die cutters.

This headwear not mentioned in RIC nor in Helvetica's lists. A nice feature: The forepart of the horse overlaps the base line! And the horseman looks hooded! So not in Helvetica's FH lists.
JochenSep 14, 2008

Constantius Gallus, RIC VIII, Siscia 351 #3Constantius Gallus, Caesar AD 351-354, cousin of Constantius II
AE 3 (Centenionalis), 2.34g, 18mm
Siscia, 4th series, 2nd officina, 28 Sept. 351 - winter 355
obv. DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier, helmeted stg. l., spearing fallen horseman; horseman, wearing pointed hat, std. l. on horse, turned r. and raising hand against the soldier. (RIC type FH3 reaching)
in ex. BSIS
RIC VIII, Siscia 351; C.10
about VF, dark green patina
JochenSep 14, 2008

Constantius Gallus, RIC VIII, Siscia 333Constantius Gallus, Caesar AD 351-354, cousin of Constantius II
AE 2 (Centenionalis), 4.98g, 23mm
Siscia, 1th series, 2nd officina, 28 Sept. 351 - 6 Nov. 355
obv. DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
behind head letter A
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier, helmeted stg. l., spearing fallen horseman; horseman, bearded and wearing bowl-shaped helmet, std. l. on horse, turned r. and raising hand against the soldier; r. on the ground his shield (RIC type FH3 reaching)
in upper l. field III
in ex. BSIS
RIC VIII, Siscia 333; LRBC 1203
about VF, slightly rough

Here too the horseman doesn't wear a Phrygian bonnet but rather a bowl-shaped helmet. His beard looks like a walrus moustache! Not in Helvetica's FH lists.
JochenSep 14, 2008

Constantius Gallus, RIC VIII, Siscia 351 #2Constantius Gallus, Caesar AD 351-354, cousin of Constantius II
AE 3 (Centenionalis), 2.27g, 18.9mm
Siscia, 4th series, 1st officina, 28 Sept. 351 - winter 355
obv. DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier, helmeted stg. l., spearing fallen horseman; horseman, wearing pointed hat, std. l. on horse, turned r. and raising hand against the soldier. (RIC type FH3 reaching)
in ex. ASIS
RIC VIII, Siscia 351; C.10
about VF, green patina
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

I think this is not the usual pointed Phrygian bonnet, but a different bowl-shaped helmet. So not in Helvetica's FH lists.
JochenSep 14, 2008

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Arles 215 var.Constantius II, AD 337-361, son of Constantine I
AE 3 (Centenionalis), 2.5g, 18.69mm
Arles, 1st officina, 18 Aug. 353 - 6 Nov. 355
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r., wearing pearl-necklace
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier, helmeted stg. l., spearing fallen horseman; horseman, wearing pointed hat, std. in front of his horse r., raising hands to soldier. (RIC type FH2, sitting)
in ex. PCON
RIC VIII, Arles 215; LRBC 455
about VF
Pedigree:
ex Baldwins 1989
ex coll. Failmezger (plate coin)

The rev. is cut a bit disregardfully. So the position of the spear behind the soldier's arm is physically impossible. Not in Helvetica's FH lists. Arles 215 is only described with type FH3 reaching!

Arelate (Arles) was named Constantina AD 328-340 in honour of Constantine II, who was born here. And a second time from AD 353-374.
JochenSep 14, 2008

Constans, RIC VIII, Thessalonica 116Constans, AD 337-350, son of Constantine I
AE 2 (Centenionalis), 5.80g, 23.07mm
Thessalonica, 3rd officina, 348-350
obv. DN CONSTA - NS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r. , globus in r. hand
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Soldier, helmeted stg. l., spearing fallen horseman; horseman, wearing pointed hat, is kneeling with his hands on the ground in front of his horse l. (RIC type FH1, kneeling)
in ex. TS Gamma star
RIC VIII, Thessalonica 116; LRBC 1647
F, general roughness
From Forum Ancient Forum, thanks!

This is my first FH1 type, which is the scarcest of all 4 types. Because of its unfavourable composition this type was soon cancelled. Not in Helvetica's FH lists.

1 commentsJochenSep 14, 2008

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Alexandria 72 var.Constantius II, 324 - 361, son of Constantine I
AE - AE 2 (Centenionalis), 6.04g
Alexandria, 4th officina, 15 March 351 - 6 Nov. 355
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Helmeted soldier to l., shield on l. arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on
ground at r.; horseman, bearded and wearing turban(!), turns to face soldier and extends l. arm (type FH3?)
in l. field Gamma
in ex. ALE Delta
RIC VIII, Alexandria 72 var. LRBC 2863
about VF, even brown patina

The position of the horseman is extraordinary and doesn't fit any of the RIC types of FH. And he doesn't wear a pointed cap - as described in RIC - but obviously a turban! So I think he is not an ordinary horseman but a dignitary.
The P in the rev. legend looks like a D. A proof that the legends on the obv. and the rev. are cut by different die cutters.

Not in Helvetica's FH lists.
1 commentsJochenSep 12, 2008

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Constantinopolis 82Constantius II, AD 337-361, son of Constantin I
AE - Follis (AE 2), 4.91g, 24mm
Constantinopolis, 3rd group, 6th officina, AD 348-351
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped, pearl-diademed, r.
rev. FEL TEMP R - EPARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman who stretches his l. hand against him
in l. field Gamma
in ex. CONS Digamma
RIC VIII, Constantinopolis 82
about VF

This is RIC type FH 3, stretching. Not in Helvetica's list.JochenAug 31, 2008

Constantius I Chlorus, RIC VI, Carthago 32(a)Constantius I Chlorus, AD 293-305, father of Constantin I the Great
AE - Follis, 27mm, 8.48g
Carthago, AD 298/9
obv. CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Head, laureate, r.
rev. SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART
Personification of Carthago, wearing long robe, stg. facing, head l., holding fruits
in each hand.
in ex. Gamma
RIC VI, Carthago 32(a), C. 271
VF, rev. with thick green patina

The rev. legend is the famous ablativus absolutus meaning 'The emperors are well, Carthago is happy'.JochenJul 12, 2008

Anonymous Civic Issue of Antiochia, Vagi 2955AE 15, 0.80g (1/4 Follis)
Antiochia 1st officina, struck in the time of Maximinus I., AD 310-312(?)
obv. IOVI CONS - ERVATORI
Jupiter seated l., holding globus and sceptre
rev. VICTOR - IA AVGG
Victoria stg. l., holding wreath and palm
A in r. field
in ex. ANT
Vagi 2955; not in RIC
rare, VF+

The obv. could be the Zeus Nikephoros of the Temple of Apollo at Daphne (near Antiochia) which Antiochos IV commissioned for his great festival of 167 BC.
JochenMar 13, 2008

Maximinus II Daia, RIC VI, London 209bMaximinus II Daia, AD 309-313
AE - Follis, 4.80g, 23mm
London, 1st officina AD 310-312
obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PF AVG
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. GENIO - POP ROM
Youthful genius, nude except himation over loins, wearing mural crown, stg.l.,
holding cornucopiae in l. arm and patera in r. hand
in r. feld star
in ex. PLN
RIC VI, London 209b
EF

The mural crown here looks more like a rampart!1 commentsJochenFeb 24, 2008

Maximinus II Daia, RIC VI, Alexandria 160bMaximinus II Daia, AD 309-313
AE - Follis
Alexandria, 1st officina, AD 312/3
obv. IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS PF AVG
Head, laureate, r.
rev. GENIO - AVGVSTI
Genius, nude, except chlamys over l. shoulder, wearing modius, stg. facing,
head l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in outstretched r. hand head of
Serapis with modius
in l. field one upon the other star / N / palmbranch
in r. field A
in ex. ALE
RIC VI, Alexandria 160b
VF, nice sandpatina
1 commentsJochenFeb 24, 2008

Valentinianus I, RIC IX, Arles 9(a)Valentinianus I, AD 364-375
AE 3, 19.0mm, 2.96g
Arles, 3rd officina
obv. DN VALENTINI - ANVS PF AVG
Bust,, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.
rev. SECVRITAS - REI PVBLICAE
Victory advancing, l., holding wreath in extended r. hand and palm-branch in l.
arm.
in field l. and r. OF - III over dot
in ex. CON
RIC IX, Arles 9(a), type iv(c); C.37
about VF
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

This type is numismatically interesting. The abbreviation OF III, standing for 3rd officina, confirms that 'officina' actually was used for the mint workshop.
JochenFeb 06, 2008

Constantine I, RIC VII, Constantinople 25Constantine I. the Great, AD 307-337
AE - Follis (AE2), 2.97g, 19.1mm
Constantinople, 5th officina, AD 327/8
obv. CONSTANTI - NVS MAX AVG
Bust, rosette-diademed, r.
rev. LIBERT - A - S - PVBLICA
Victory, in long garment, stg. facing, head l., on galley with five oars and
rudder, r., both hands raised and holding wreath in each hand
in l. field E
in ex. CONS
RIC VII, Constantinople 25
Scarce, about EF
2 commentsJochenJan 11, 2008

Constantius II, RIC VII, Antiochia 129 Constantius II, AD 337-361, son of Constantine I
AE 3 (Follis), 16.55mm, 2.21g
Antiochia, 1st officina, AD 348-350
obv. [DN CONSTA]N - TIVS PF AVG
Bust,, draped and cuirassed, perl-diademed, r.
rev. FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Phoenix, nimbate and radiate, stg. r. n globe decorated with cross and stars
in r. field star
in ex. ANA
RIC VII, Antiochia 129
F/about VF
1 commentsJochenNov 09, 2007

Constantine II, RIC VII, Rome 156Constantine II, Caesar 317-337, son of Constantine I
AE - Follis, 19.62mm, 3.94g
Rome, 1st officina, AD 318/9
obv. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. ROMAE A - ETERNAE
Roma, draped and helmeted std. r. on shield, holding shield on knees inscribed with X/V
in fields P - R
in ex. RP
RIC VII, Rome 156; C.171
very rare (R3), F+, brown patina
JochenSep 25, 2007

Maxentius, RIC VI, Rome 208 var. #1Maxentius, AD 306-312, son of Maximian
AE - Follis, 24.52, 6.1g
Rome, 4th officina, AD 308-310
obv. IMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG
Head, laureate, r.
rev. CONSERV - VRB SVAE
Hexastyle temple with Roma std. within, holding sceptre and small Victory on globe, shield beside(?); architrave decorated with wave-line and dots; as l. acroterion a wreath, as r. acroterion a male figure with long torch; pediment decorated with a group of 4 figures: The l. figure in the centre Jupiter, stg. facing, holding sceptre in l. hand and r. hand extended, the r. figure Heracles, resting on club with r. hand and l. hand extended, in the l. angle the upper part of the body of a river-god; in the r. angle the upper part of the body of Sol, radiate, r., l. hand extended.
in ex. RBQ
Ref. RIC VI, Rome 208 var.; Failmezger no.127iM3, notes 179, 183; C. cf. 34; Drost, Monayage de Maxence, p.310, nr.93, 5th emission, pic. 89d/3 (this coin!)
about VF, weak strike on upper right obv. and lower right rev.
Pedigree:
ex Failmezger coll. (plate coin)

Unlisted and interesting variation of RIC 2081 commentsJochenSep 17, 2007

Constantine II, RIC VII, London 257Constantine II, AD 317-337, son of Constantine I
AE - Follis, 3.18g, 19.8g
London, AD 322-323
obv. CONSTANTI - NVS IVN NC
Bust, cuirassed, radiate, l.
rev. BEAT TRA - NQLITAS (sic!)
Globe on altar inscribed with VOT/IS/XX, above 3 stars
in l. field F, in r. field B
ex. PLON
RIC VII, London 257; C.8
about VF, glossy brown patina (difficult to scan!)

2 commentsJochenApr 28, 2007

Theodora, RIC VIII, Trier 56Theodora, 2nd wife of Constantius I, died AD 337
AE 4, 14mm, 1.60g
Trier, 1st officina, struck posthumous past AD 337-340
obv. FL MAX THEODO - RAE AVG
Bust, draped and wearing necklace, hair elaborately dressed
rev. PIETAS - ROMANA
Pietas stg. frontal, head r., holding with l. arm an infant to her breast
in ex. TRP dot
RIC VIII, Trier 56
Rare, about VF
JochenApr 01, 2007

Aelia Eudoxia, RIC X, (Arcadius) 104Aelia Eudoxia, wife of Arcadius, Augusta AD 400-401
AE 3, 17mm
struck in Antiochia, 3rd officina, AD 401-403
obv. AEL EVDO - XIA AVG
Bust, draped and diademed, wearing neck-lace and ear-ring; above hand of
god crowning her with wreath
rev. SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
Victory std. r. on cuirass, supporting shield on small column which is inscribed
with christogramm, with r. hand pointing to it.
in ex. ANT Gamma
RIX X, Antiochia 104
Scarce, about VF, with reddish sandpatina

Eudoxia was the daughter of the Frank Bauto and in fact the ruler until her death AD 404. JochenApr 01, 2007

Licinius II, RIC VII, Antiochia 29Licinius II, Caesar AD 317-324, son of Licinius I
AE - Follis, 3.58g
Antiochia, 4th officina, AD 317-320
obv. DN VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C
Bust, in imperial mantle, laureate, l., holding mappa in r. hand and sceptre on
globe in l. hand
rev. IOVI CONS - ERVATORI CAESS
Jupiter, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. frontal, head l., holding in his r.
hand globe with Victory holding wreath and resting with l. hand on sceptre;
left before him ducked captive, bearded and wearing pointed hat, advancing l.
Delta in r. field
SMANT in ex.
RIC VII, Antiochia 29; C.32
Scarce, good VF, nice green patina
JochenMar 19, 2007

Procopius, RIC IX, Constantinopolis 17b var., unpublishedProcopius, AD 365-366
AE - AE 3, 3.93g
Constantinopolis, 4th officina
obv. DN PROCO - PIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, l.
rev. REPARATI - O FEL TEMP
Emperor in military cloak, stg. half-left, head r., holding labarum in in r. hand
and resting with l. hand on shield;
palmbranch in l. field, Chi-Rho in r. field
in ex. CONS Delta
Ref.: RIC IX 17b var.; C.7 var.;
(in RIC only officina Gamma and Epsilon but Delta expexted)
very rare, EF, sharp, nice green patina
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

The variant with the palmbranch is much rarer than the usual 'unknown object' or the empty field. And there is no officina Delta listet nor yet found in any reference!
4 commentsJochenMar 10, 2007

Maxentius RIC VI, Ostia 35Maxentius, AD 306-312, son of Maximianus
AE - Follis, 5.55g, 26mm
Ostia, 2nd officina, AD 309-Oct. 312
obv. IMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG
Head, laureate, r.
rev. AETE - RNITAS - AVG N
The Dioscurs, Castor and Pollux, each with star above his cap, stg. looking at
each other, nude except chlamys hanging down from their shoulders, resting
with outer arm on sceptre and holding with the other hand bridled horses.
in ex. M[OS]TS
RIC VI, Ostia 35
good F-about VF
JochenDec 21, 2006

Maxentius RIC VI, Ticinum 106Maxentius, AD 306-312, son of Maximianus
AE - Follis, 4.32g, 24.9mm
Ticinum, 1st officina, AD 308-310
obv. IMP MAXENTIVS PF AVG
Head, laureate, r.
rev. CONSERV - VRB SVAE
Victory advancing r., holding palmbranch in l. hand and crowning Roma who is
seated on cuirass l., holding globe and sceptre; between them a captive with
hands bound on back; all in tetrastyle temple, pediment decorated with waves
and points, on the roof as acroteria Victories holding wreath.
in ex. PT
RIC VI, Ticinum 106
Scarce, about EF
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

JochenDec 21, 2006

Constantius II, RIC VIII, Thessalonica 129Constantius II, 324 - 361, son of Constantine I
AE - AE 2, 5.65g
Thessalonica 3. officina, 1 March 350 - 25 Dec. 350
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
A behind head
rev. FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Helmeted soldier to l., shield on l. arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on
ground at r. Horseman wearing pointed cap and sitting on ground beside
horse (type FH2)
A in l. field
exergue: TS Gamma
RIC VIII, Thessalonica 129
Scarce, VF

This is the more rare type with the sitting horseman! In Helvetica's list the horseman wears a Phrygian bonnet.JochenDec 15, 2006

Constantine I, RIC VII, Antiochia 78Constantine I, the Great, AD 307-337
AE - AE 3 (Follis), 3.1g, 19mm
Antiochia, 1st officina, AD 324-325
obv. CONSTAN - TINVS AVG
Bust, laureate, r.
rev. PROVIDEN - TIAE AVGG
campgate with twelve layers, two turrets, no doors, star above
ex. SMANTA
RIC VII, Antiochia 78
Very rare (R3), EF+/VF+, beautiful sand-patina
From Salem, thanks!

Found near Petra/Jordan
Note in RIC: The basic form ... is a ladder-shaped diadem with stylized laurel leaves in every second divsion.JochenOct 26, 2006

Constantine I RIC VII, Rome 287Constantine I, the Great, AD 307-337
AE - AE 3 (Follis), 2.7g, 21mm
Rome, 2nd officina, AD 326
obv. CONSTAN - TINVS AVG
Bust, laureate, r.
rev. PROVIDEN - TIAE AVGG
Campgate with six layers, two turrets, no doors, star above
ex. R wreath S
RIC VII, Rome 287
good VF, wonderful sand-patina

Found near Petra/JordanJochenOct 26, 2006

Aelia Flaccilla, RIC IX, Heraclea 25Aelia Flaccilla AD 379-388, 1st wife of Theodosius I
AE- AE 2, 4.73g
Heraclea 1st officina, 25 Aug. 383 - 28 Aug. 388
obv. AEL FLAC - CILLA AVG
Bust, draped with elaborate headdress, necklace and mantle, r.
rev. SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
Empress standing frontal, head r., with arms crossed before breast
in ex. dot SMHA
star in l. field, cross in r. field
RIC IX, Heraclea 25 type 2; C.6
scarce, good VF, green patina

Usually all coins of Aelia Flaccilla are not common
4 commentsJochenSep 19, 2006

Theodosius I RIC IX, Heraclea 21(b)Theodosius I AD 379-395
AE - Centenionalis (AE 21), 4.24g
Heraclea, 25. Aug. 383 - 28. Aug. 388
obv. DN THEODO - SIVS PF AVG
Bust, helmeted and with pearl-diadem, draped and cuirassed, r., holding
spear and shield before
rev. GLORIA RO - MANORVM
Emperor, helmeted and in military cloak, standing l. on galley, head r., r. hand
raised in greeting attitude, behind him Victory seated at helm, holding rudder
and steering the ship.
Greek Tau in left field
in ex. SM[HA]
RIC IX, Heraclea 21(b); C.19; LRBC 1971
EF, brown patina
3 commentsJochenSep 06, 2006

Decentius RIC VIII, Lugdunum 131Decentius, Caesar AD 351-353
AE - Centenionalis (AE 20), 4.8g
Lugdunum, 2nd officia, spring 351-18. Aug.353
obv. DN DECENTIVS NOB CAES
Bust, cuirassed, bare head r.
rev. Two Victories standing facing each other, holding wreath inscribed with VOT /
V / MVLT / X (in 4 lines)
dot above SV in lower field
in ex. RSLG
RIC VIII, Lugdunum 131; LRBC 224
about VF, attractive green patina
1 commentsJochenSep 06, 2006

Constantius II RIC VIII, Siscia 243Constantius II AD 337-361, son of Constantine I
AE - Centenionalis (AE 3), 1.99g, 18.9mm
Siscia 4th officina, AD 348-350
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
bust, draped and cuirassed, perl-diademed , r.
rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Emperor, in military clothes, stands l. in galley, phoenix on globe in right,
labarum in left, Victory seated steers in stern
in ex. ASIS and symbol #4
RIC VIII, Siscia 243; LRBC 1135
Choice EF, nice patina, fantastic strike and condition, superb example of the type
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!1 commentsJochenAug 12, 2006

Constantius II RIC VII, Cyzicus 27Constantius II AD 337-361, son of Constantine I
AE - Follis (AE 3), 4g, 19mm
Cyzicus AD 324-5, 4th officina
obv. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
bust, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, l.
rev. PROVIDEN - TIAE CAESS
Camp gate, two turrets, star above, varying number of stone layers
in ex. SMK Delta
RIC VI, Cyzicus 27
R2, VF+, dark brown patina, nice portrait

From an old English collection6 commentsJochenApr 12, 2006

Gratian RIC IX, Lugdunum 28(a)Gratian AD 367-383, son of Valentinianus I
AE - Follis (AE 2), 4.9g, 24mm
Lugdunum 9.Aug.378-25.Aug.383, 2. officina
obv. DN GRATIA - NVS PF AVG
bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, r.
rev. REPARATIO - REI PVB
Emperor, in military cloak, stg. frontal, head l., holding Victory on globe in l.
hand, and raising with r. hand female figure, draped, turreted, kneeling l.
before him.
Digamma in r. field
in ex. LVGS
RIC IX, Lugdunum 28(a)
VF, nice blue-green patina
JochenMar 01, 2006

Anonymous Civic Issue of Antiochia, Vagi 2954AE 16, 1.87g
Antiochia 7th officina, struck in the time of Maximinus I., AD 310-312(?)
obv. GENIO AN - TIOCHEINI
Tyche of Antiochia, veiled and turreted, seated frontal on rocks, river-god
Orontes swimming before
rev. APOLLONI (sic!) - SANCTO
Apollo Musagetes, in stola, stg. l., holding patera and lyra
Z in r. field
in ex. SMA
Vagi 2954; not in RIC
rare, about VF, nice sand-patina

The obv. shows the famous Tyche of Antiochia made by Eutychides of Sikyon 2nd half of 4th century BC. The rev. could be the Apollo of Antiochia made my Bryaxis 400-350 BC.JochenFeb 26, 2006

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