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002d Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC IV-III 0078 (Traj.Dec.), Mediolanum, AR-Antoninianus, CONSECRATIO, Flaming Altar,002d Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC IV-III 0078 (Traj.Dec.), Mediolanum, AR-Antoninianus, CONSECRATIO, Flaming Altar,
avers:- DIVO-AVGVSTO, Radiate head of Divus Augustus right.
revers:- CONSECRATIO, Flaming altar.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 20-21,5mm, weight: 3,37g, axis:7 h,
mint: Rome, date: struck under Trajan Decius, 249-251, A.D., ref: RIC IV-III 78; p-130C (Augustus) 578;
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022d Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), RIC IV-III 0081a (Traj.Dec.), Mediolanum, AR-Antoninianus, CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing, its wings spread, #1022d Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), RIC IV-III 0081a (Traj.Dec.), Mediolanum, AR-Antoninianus, CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing, its wings spread, #1
avers: DIVO TITO, Radiate head of Divus Titus right.
reverse: CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing, its wings spread.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis:h,
mint: Rome, date: struck under Trajan Decius, 250-251, A.D., ref: RIC IV-III 81a; C (Titus) 404; RCV 9462;
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035d Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC IV-III 0089 (Traianus Decius), AR-Antoninianus, CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing, #1035d Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC IV-III 0089 (Traianus Decius), AR-Antoninianus, CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing, #1
Silver Denarius "Divine father Antoninus Pius."
avers: DIVO PIO, Radiate, head right.
reverse: CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing with wings open, head left.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 22-23mm, weight: 2,56g, axis: 7h,
mint: Mediolanum, date: 250-251 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-III (Traianus Decius) 89, RSC 1188, Sear 9474,
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035d Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC IV-III 0090 (Traianus Decius), AR-Antoninianus, CONSECRATIO, Flaming Altar, #1035d Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC IV-III 0090 (Traianus Decius), AR-Antoninianus, CONSECRATIO, Flaming Altar, #1
Silver Denarius "Divine father Antoninus Pius."
avers: DIVO PIO, Radiate, head right.
revers: CONSECRATIO, Square altar with double doors.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,0-22,0mm, weight: 2,56g, axis: 7h,
mint: Mediolanum, date: 250-251 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-III (Traianus Decius) 90, RSC 1189, Sear 9475,
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049d Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC IV-III 0095 (Traj.Dec.), AR-Antoninianus, CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing, its wings spread, R2!! #1049d Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC IV-III 0095 (Traj.Dec.), AR-Antoninianus, CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing, its wings spread, R2!! #1
avers: DIVO SEVERO, Radiate head right.
revers: CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing right, head left.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter:21,0mm, weight: 4,05g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 250-251 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-III 95 (Traianus Decius), p-132, RSC 799,
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054a12. Claudius GothicusBI Antoninianus. Mediolanum, AD 268-269. IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VICTO[RI]A AVG, Victory advancing to right, holding wreath and palm; S in exergue. RIC V.1 171 var. (bust type); MER-RIC 33 (temporary). 3.93g, 19mm, 12h. Roma Numismatics Auc 102, Lot 1122 (Nov 2022)lawrence c

090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 489var2., AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//--, LAETITIA AVG G, Laetitia left, #1090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 489var2., AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//--, LAETITIA AVG G, Laetitia left, #1
avers: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiated bust right.
reverse: LAETITIA AVG G, Laetitia left, holding wreath and anchor.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,0mm, weight: 1,89g, axes: 6h,
mint: Mediolanum, date: 253-268 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 489var2.(489K var (no field mark or mintmark)), p-173, C-423,425, Göbl 1093h,
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090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 495, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//--, ORIENS AVG, Sol left, #1090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 495, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//--, ORIENS AVG, Sol left, #1
avers: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiated bust right.
reverse: ORIENS AVG, Sol standing left, holding globe, and raising right hand.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,0-21,5mm, weight: 2,34g, axes: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 264-265-A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 495, p-, C-, Göbl 1126h,
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090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 502var. (Bust), AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, S/-//--, PAX AVGVSTI, Pax advancing left, #1090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 502var. (Bust), AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, S/-//--, PAX AVGVSTI, Pax advancing left, #1
avers: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate head left, slight drapery on both shoulders.
reverse: PAX AVGVSTI, Pax advancing left, raising branch in the right hand and holding scepter transverse in left. S in left field.
exergue: S/-//--, diameter: 22,0-25,5mm, weight: 3,46g, axes: 5h,
mint: Mediolanum, date: A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 502var. (Bust), p-, C-, Göbl 1040g "S in the left field in rev."
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090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 507, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-/P, PIETAS AVG, Pietas left, #1090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 507, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-/P, PIETAS AVG, Pietas left, #1
avers: IMP GALLIENVS AVG, Radiated bust right.
reverse: PIETAS AVG, Pietas standing left by altar, hands raised, and outspread.
exergue: -/-/P, diameter: 21,0mm, weight: 2,47g, axes: 5h,
mint: Mediolanum, date: 253-268-A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 507var., p-175, C-786, Göbl 1263fvar. (avers legend IMP..!, and officina letter)
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090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 748var., AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/P//--, FIDES EXERC VIII, Fides standing left, Rare! #1090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 748var., AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/P//--, FIDES EXERC VIII, Fides standing left, Rare! #1
avers: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate cuirassed bust right.
reverse: FIDES EXERC VIII, Fides standing left, holding upright standard with a right hand and transverse standard with left.
exergue: -/P//--, diameter: 19-19,5mm, weight: 3,28g, axes: 6h,
mint: Mediolanum, date: A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 748var, p-, C-, Göbl 1029r-var "P in the right field in rev."
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091 Salonina (? - 268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 058, AE-Antoninianus, -/-//S, AVG IN PACE, Salonina seated left, Rare! #1091 Salonina (? - 268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 058, AE-Antoninianus, -/-//S, AVG IN PACE, Salonina seated left, Rare! #1
avers: SALONINA AVG, Diademed and draped bust right, resting on crescent.
revers: AVG IN PACE, Salonina seated left, holding olive-branch and scepter.
exergue: -/-//S, diameter: 20,0-22,0 mm, weight: 2,40 g, axis: 11h,
mint: Mediolanum, 2nd officina, 6th emission, date: 266 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 58, p-, RSC 17, Göbl 1305, Sear-, Rare!
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091 Salonina (? - 268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 067, AE-Antoninianus, -/-//MS, VENVS VICT, Venus standing left, #1091 Salonina (? - 268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 067, AE-Antoninianus, -/-//MS, VENVS VICT, Venus standing left, #1
avers: SALONINA AVG, Diademed draped bust right on crescent.
reverse: VENVS VICT, Venus standing left, holding helmet left and transverse scepter. MS in exergue.
exergue: -/-//MS, diameter: 19,0-22,0mm, weight: 2,26g, axis: 0h,
mint: Mediolanum, date: A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 067, p-, Göbl 1368o,
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098a Aureolus (267-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-II 372 (Postumus), AE-Antoninianus, -/-//S, CONCORDIA EQVIT, Fortuna standing left, #1098a Aureolus (267-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-II 372 (Postumus), AE-Antoninianus, -/-//S, CONCORDIA EQVIT, Fortuna standing left, #1
avers: (IMP C )POSTVMVS AVG, In the name of Postumus. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. Attributed by Alföldi to Aureolus.
reverse: CONCORDIA EQVIT, Fortuna standing left, foot on prow, holding patera and rudder.
exergue: -/-//S, diameter: 18,5-19,5mm, weight: 2,20g, axes:11h,
mint: Mediolanum, date: 267-268 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 372 (Postumus), RSC-20a (Postumus),
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098a Aureolus (267-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-II 372 (Postumus), AE-Antoninianus, -/-//S, CONCORDIA EQVIT, Fortuna standing left, #2098a Aureolus (267-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-II 372 (Postumus), AE-Antoninianus, -/-//S, CONCORDIA EQVIT, Fortuna standing left, #2
avers: IMP C POSTVMVS AVG, In the name of Postumus. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. Attributed by Alföldi to Aureolus.
reverse: CONCORDIA EQVIT, Fortuna standing left, foot on prow, holding patera and rudder.
exergue: -/-//S, diameter: 18,5-21,5mm, weight: 2,42g, axes:0h,
mint: Mediolanum, date: 267-268 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 372 (Postumus), RSC-20a (Postumus),
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098a Aureolus (267-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-II 388 (Postumus), AE-Antoninianus, -/-//T, VIRTVS EQVIT, Virtus advancing right, #1098a Aureolus (267-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-II 388 (Postumus), AE-Antoninianus, -/-//T, VIRTVS EQVIT, Virtus advancing right, #1
avers: IMP POSTVMVS AVG, In the name of Postumus. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. Attributed by Alföldi to Aureolus.
reverse: VIRTVS EQVIT, Virtus advancing right, holding spear and shield.
exergue: -/-//T, diameter: 18,0-19,0 mm, weight: 2,57g, axes:11h,
mint: Mediolanum, date: 267-268 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 388(Postumus), RSC 441 (Postumus),
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104 Claudius II. (268-270 A.D.), T-0060 (Estiot), RIC V-I 157, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, PAX-AVG, -/-//T, Pax running left,104 Claudius II. (268-270 A.D.), T-0060 (Estiot), RIC V-I 157, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, PAX-AVG, -/-//T, Pax running left,
avers:- IMP-CLAVDIVS-PF-AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum, seen from rear, (D2).
revers:- PAX-AVG, Pax running left, holding olive branch in right hand and long transverse sceptre in left hand, (Pax4).
exerg: -/-//T, diameter: 18-21 mm, weight: 3,88 g, axes: 5 h,
mint: Mediolanum, iss-3, off-3, date: 269-270 A.D., ref: T-0060, RIC V-I 157,
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104 Claudius II. (268-270 A.D.), T-0085 (Estiot), RIC V-I 151, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, FORTVNAE RED, -/-//S, Fortuna standing left, #1104 Claudius II. (268-270 A.D.), T-0085 (Estiot), RIC V-I 151, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, FORTVNAE RED, -/-//S, Fortuna standing left, #1
avers: IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum, seen from the rear, (D2).
reverse: FORTVNAE RED, Fortuna standing left, holding the rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, (Fortuna 2).
exergue: -/-//S, diameter: 19,0-20,5 mm, weight: 3,70 g, axes: 6h,
mint: Mediolanum, iss-3, off-3, date: 269-270 A.D., ref: T-0085, RIC V-I 151,
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1442, RIC V-I 143, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, VICTORIA AVG, -/-//T, Victory running right, 106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1442, RIC V-I 143, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, VICTORIA AVG, -/-//T, Victory running right,
avers:-IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum. (D1)
revers:-VICTORIA AVG, Victory running right, holding wreath in right hand and palm against left shoulder. (Victory 8)
exerg: -/-//T, diameter: 21,0mm, weight: 3,15g, axes: 6h,
mint: Mediolanum, iss-2, off-3, date: 271 A.D., ref: T-1442 (Estiot), RIC V-I 143,
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1459, RIC V-I 129, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, IOVI CONSER, -/-//P, Emperor and Jupiter,106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1459, RIC V-I 129, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, IOVI CONSER, -/-//P, Emperor and Jupiter,
avers:-IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed. (B1)
revers:-IOVI CONSER, Emperor in military dress standing right, holding short sceptre in left hand, receiving a globe from Jupiter standing left, holding long sceptre in left hand. (Emperor and Jupiter 1c)
exerg: -/-//P, diameter: 22,5-25mm, weight: 4,42g, axes: 6h,
mint: Mediolanum, iss-3, off-1, date: 271-272 A.D., ref: T-1459 (Estiot), RIC V-I 129,
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1468, RIC V-I 138, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, PIETAS AVG, -/-//S, Emperor and Pietas,106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1468, RIC V-I 138, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, PIETAS AVG, -/-//S, Emperor and Pietas,
avers:-IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed. (B1)
revers:- PIETAS AVG, Emperor togate stg. r., holding short sceptre in l. hand, facing Pietas stg. l., holding short sceptre in l. hand, both sacrificing over an altar placed between them. (Emperor and Pietas 1)
exerg: -/-//S, diameter: 21-21,5mm, weight: 4,14g, axes: 6h,
mint: Mediolanum, iss-3, off-2, date: 271-272 A.D., ref: T-1468 (Estiot), RIC V-I 138corr,
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1476, RIC V-I 142, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, ROMAE AETERNAE, -/-//Q, Emperor and Roma,106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1476, RIC V-I 142, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, ROMAE AETERNAE, -/-//Q, Emperor and Roma,
avers:- IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed. (B1)
revers:- ROMAE AETERNAE, Emperor togate standing right, receiving Victory from Roma seated left on shield holding a long sceptre (or a spear) in left hand. (Emperor and Roma 1)
exerg: -/-//Q, diameter: 20mm, weight: 2,57g, axes: h,
mint: Mediolanum (Milan), iss-4, off-3, date: 271-272. A.D., ref: T-1476 (Estiot), RIC V-I 142,
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1496, RIC V-I 128, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, FORTVNA REDVX, -/-//S, Fortuna seated left on wheel, #1106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1496, RIC V-I 128, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, FORTVNA REDVX, -/-//S, Fortuna seated left on wheel, #1
avers: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Radiated and cuirassed bust right. (B1)
reverse: FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna seated left on the wheel, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in the left hand. (Fortuna 1b)
exergue: -/-//S, diameter: 20,0-21,5mm, weight: 3,77g, axes: 0h,
mint: Mediolanum, off-2, iss-4, date: 272-274 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 128, T-1496 (Estiot), LV 3128-91,
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1506, RIC V-I 142, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, ROMAE AETER, -/-//Q, Emperor and Roma,106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1506, RIC V-I 142, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, ROMAE AETER, -/-//Q, Emperor and Roma,
avers:- IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Radiated and cuirassed bust right. (B1)
revers:- ROMAE AETER, Emperor togate standing right, receiving Victory from Roma seated left on shield holding a long sceptre (or a spear) in left hand. (Emperor and Roma 1)
exerg: -/-//Q, diameter: 23,5-25mm, weight: 3,21g, axes: 11h,
mint: Mediolanum, off-4, iss-4, date: 272-274 A.D., ref: RIC V-I 142, T-1506 (Estiot),
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1509, RIC V-I 135, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, ORIENS AVG, -/-/S, Sol standing faceing, head left, #1106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1509, RIC V-I 135, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, ORIENS AVG, -/-/S, Sol standing faceing, head left, #1
avers:- AVRELIANVS AVG, Radiated, cuirassed bust right. (B1)
revers:- ORIENS AVG, Sol standing facing, head left, with right hand raised and holding globe in left hand; at feet to left, a bound and seated captive in oriental dress. (Sol 2c)
exerg: -/-/S, diameter: 20,5-21,5mm, weight: 3,70g, axes: 7h,
mint: Mediolanum, iss-5, ph-1, off-2, date: 274 A.D., ref: T-1509 (Estiot), RIC V-I 135,
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1509, RIC V-I 135, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, ORIENS AVG, -/-/S, Sol standing faceing, head left, #2106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-1509, RIC V-I 135, Mediolanum, AE-Antoninianus, ORIENS AVG, -/-/S, Sol standing faceing, head left, #2
avers:- AVRELIANVS AVG, Radiated, cuirassed bust right. (B1)
revers:- ORIENS AVG, Sol standing facing, head left, with right hand raised and holding globe in left hand; at feet to left, a bound and seated captive in oriental dress. (Sol 2c)
exerg: -/-/S, diameter: 21,5mm, weight: 3,85g, axes: 0h,
mint: Mediolanum, iss-5, ph-1, off-2, date: 274 A.D., ref: T-1509 (Estiot), RIC V-I 135,
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1302a, Maximian, 285 - 305, 306 - 308, and 310 A.D.Maximianus AE Antoninianus. RIC V Part II 506 Bust Type C. Cohen 355; VF; Minted in Rome A.D. 285-286. Obverse: IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right; Rverse: IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt & scepter, XXIZ in exergue. Ex maridvnvm.

De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families

Maximian, 285-305, 306-308, and 310 A.D.

Michael DiMaio, Jr.
Salve Regina University

Perhaps born ca. 249/250 A.D. in Sirmium in the area of the Balkans, Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus, more commonly known as Maximianus Herculius (Maximian), had been a soldier before he put on the purple. A fellow soldier with the Emperor Diocletian, he had served in the military during the reigns of Aurelian and Probus.

When the Emperor Diocletian determined that the empire was too large for one man to govern on his own, he made Maximian his Caesar in 285/6 and elevated him to the rank of Augustus in perhaps the spring of 286. While Diocletian ruled in the East, Maximian ruled in the West. In 293, in order to maintain and to strengthen the stability of the empire, Diocletian appointed Constantius I Chlorus to serve Maximian as a Caesar in the West, while Galerius did the same job in the East. This arrangement, called the "Tetrarchy", was meant not only to provide a stronger foundation for the two emperors' rule, but also to end any possible fighting over the succession to the throne once the two senior Augusti had left the throne--a problem which had bedeviled the principate since the time of the Emperor Augustus. To cement the relationship between Maximian and his Caesar, Constantius married Maximian's elder daughter Theodora. A decade later, Constantius' son Constantine would marry Maximia's younger daughter Fausta.

On 1 May 305 Diocletian, at Nicomedeia, and Maximian, at Mediolanum, divested themselves of the purple. Their resignations seem largely due to the almost fatal illness that Diocletian contracted toward the end of 304. Diocletian seems to have forced his colleague to abdicate. In any case, Herculius had sworn an oath at the temple of Capitoline Jupiter to carry out the terms of the abdication. Constantius and Galerius were appointed as Augusti, with Maximinus Daia and Severus as the new Caesars. The retired emperors then returned to private life. Diocletian's retirement was at Salonae in Dalmatia, while Herculius' retreat was either in Lucania or Campania.

Maximian's retirement, however, was of short duration because, a little more than a year later on 28 October 306, his son Maxentius was proclaimed emperor at Rome. To give his regime an aura of legitimacy, Maximian was forced to affirm his son's acclamation. When Galerius learned of Maxentius' rebellion, he sent Severus against him with an army that had formerly been under his father's command. Maxentius invested his father with the purple again to win over his enemy's troops, a ruse which succeeded. Perhaps to strengthen his own position, in 307 Maximian went to Gaul and married his daughter Fausta to Constantine. When Constantine refused to become embroiled in the civil war between Galerius and Maxentius, Maximian returned to Rome in 308 and attempted to depose his son; however, he did not succeed. When Maximian was unable to convince Diocletian to take up the purple again at a meeting in Carnuntum in late 308, he returned to his son-in-law's side in Gaul.

Although Maximian was treated with all of the respect due a former emperor, he still desired to be more than a figurehead. He decided to seize the purple from Constantine when his son-in-law least expected it. His opportunity came in the summer of 310 when the Franks revolted. When Constantine had taken a small part of his army into enemy territory, Maximian proclaimed himself again emperor and paid the soldiers under his command a donative to secure their loyalty. As soon as Constantine received news about Maximian's revolt in July 310, he went south and reached Arelate before his father-in-law could mount a defense of the city. Although Maximian fled to Massilia, his son-in-law seized the city and took Maximian prisoner. Although he was deprived of the purple, he was granted pardon for his crimes. Unable to endure the humiliation of his defeat, he attempted to have Constantine murdered in his bed. The plot failed because he tried to get his daughter Fausta's help in the matter; she chose to reveal the matter to her husband. Because of this attempt on his son-in-law's life Maximian was dead by the end of July either by his own hand or on the orders of his intended victim.

Eutropia was of Syrian extraction and her marriage to Maximian seems to have been her second. She bore him two children: Maxentius and Fausta. An older daughter, Theodora, may have been a product of her first marriage. Fausta became the wife of Constantine I , while her sister Theodora was the second spouse of his father Constantius I Chlorus . Eutropia apparently survived all her children, with the possible exception of her daughter Fausta who seems to have died in 326. Eutropia is also said to have become a Christian.

By Michael DiMaio, Jr., Salve Regina University
Published: De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families http://www.roman-emperors.org/startup.htm. Used by permission.

Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr. Cleisthenes

1302b, Maximian, 285-305, 306-308, and 310 A.D., commemorative issued by Constantine the Great (Siscia)Maximian, 285-305, 306-308, and 310 A.D., commemorative issued by Constantine the Great. Bronze AE3, RIC 41, VF, Siscia, 1.30g, 16.1mm, 0o, 317-318 A.D. Obverse: DIVO MAXIMIANO SEN FORT IMP, laureate and veiled head right; Reverse: REQVIES OPTIMO-RVM MERITORVM, Emperor seated left on curule chair, raising hand and holding scepter, SIS in exergue; scarce (R3).

De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families

Maximian, 285-305, 306-308, and 310 A.D.

Michael DiMaio, Jr.
Salve Regina University

Perhaps born ca. 249/250 A.D. in Sirmium in the area of the Balkans, Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus, more commonly known as Maximianus Herculius (Maximian), had been a soldier before he put on the purple. A fellow soldier with the Emperor Diocletian, he had served in the military during the reigns of Aurelian and Probus.

When the Emperor Diocletian determined that the empire was too large for one man to govern on his own, he made Maximian his Caesar in 285/6 and elevated him to the rank of Augustus in perhaps the spring of 286. While Diocletian ruled in the East, Maximian ruled in the West. In 293, in order to maintain and to strengthen the stability of the empire, Diocletian appointed Constantius I Chlorus to serve Maximian as a Caesar in the West, while Galerius did the same job in the East. This arrangement, called the "Tetrarchy", was meant not only to provide a stronger foundation for the two emperors' rule, but also to end any possible fighting over the succession to the throne once the two senior Augusti had left the throne--a problem which had bedeviled the principate since the time of the Emperor Augustus. To cement the relationship between Maximian and his Caesar, Constantius married Maximian's elder daughter Theodora. A decade later, Constantius' son Constantine would marry Maximia's younger daughter Fausta.

On 1 May 305 Diocletian, at Nicomedeia, and Maximian, at Mediolanum, divested themselves of the purple. Their resignations seem largely due to the almost fatal illness that Diocletian contracted toward the end of 304. Diocletian seems to have forced his colleague to abdicate. In any case, Herculius had sworn an oath at the temple of Capitoline Jupiter to carry out the terms of the abdication. Constantius and Galerius were appointed as Augusti, with Maximinus Daia and Severus as the new Caesars. The retired emperors then returned to private life. Diocletian's retirement was at Salonae in Dalmatia, while Herculius' retreat was either in Lucania or Campania.

Maximian's retirement, however, was of short duration because, a little more than a year later on 28 October 306, his son Maxentius was proclaimed emperor at Rome. To give his regime an aura of legitimacy, Maximian was forced to affirm his son's acclamation. When Galerius learned of Maxentius' rebellion, he sent Severus against him with an army that had formerly been under his father's command. Maxentius invested his father with the purple again to win over his enemy's troops, a ruse which succeeded. Perhaps to strengthen his own position, in 307 Maximian went to Gaul and married his daughter Fausta to Constantine. When Constantine refused to become embroiled in the civil war between Galerius and Maxentius, Maximian returned to Rome in 308 and attempted to depose his son; however, he did not succeed. When Maximian was unable to convince Diocletian to take up the purple again at a meeting in Carnuntum in late 308, he returned to his son-in-law's side in Gaul.

Although Maximian was treated with all of the respect due a former emperor, he still desired to be more than a figurehead. He decided to seize the purple from Constantine when his son-in-law least expected it. His opportunity came in the summer of 310 when the Franks revolted. When Constantine had taken a small part of his army into enemy territory, Maximian proclaimed himself again emperor and paid the soldiers under his command a donative to secure their loyalty. As soon as Constantine received news about Maximian's revolt in July 310, he went south and reached Arelate before his father-in-law could mount a defense of the city. Although Maximian fled to Massilia, his son-in-law seized the city and took Maximian prisoner. Although he was deprived of the purple, he was granted pardon for his crimes. Unable to endure the humiliation of his defeat, he attempted to have Constantine murdered in his bed. The plot failed because he tried to get his daughter Fausta's help in the matter; she chose to reveal the matter to her husband. Because of this attempt on his son-in-law's life Maximian was dead by the end of July either by his own hand or on the orders of his intended victim.

Eutropia was of Syrian extraction and her marriage to Maximian seems to have been her second. She bore him two children: Maxentius and Fausta. An older daughter, Theodora, may have been a product of her first marriage. Fausta became the wife of Constantine I , while her sister Theodora was the second spouse of his father Constantius I Chlorus . Eutropia apparently survived all her children, with the possible exception of her daughter Fausta who seems to have died in 326. Eutropia is also said to have become a Christian.

By Michael DiMaio, Jr., Salve Regina University
Published: De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families http://www.roman-emperors.org/startup.htm. Used by permission.

Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.Cleisthenes

1303a, Galerius, 1 March 305 - 5 May 311 A.D.Galerius, RIC VI 59, Cyzicus S, VF, Cyzicus S, 6.4 g, 25.86 mm; 309-310 AD; Obverse: GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate bust right; Reverse: GENIO A-VGVS[TI], Genius stg. left, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. A nice example with sharp detail and nice brown hoard patina. Ex Ancient Imports.

De Imperatoribus Romanis,
An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors

Galerius (305-311 A.D.)

Michael DiMaio, Jr.
Salve Regina University

Caius Galerius Valerius Maximianus, more commonly known as Galerius, was from Illyricum; his father, whose name is unknown, was of peasant stock, while his mother, Romula, was from beyond the Danube. Galerius was born in Dacia Ripensis near Sardica. Although the date of his birth is unknown, he was probably born ca. 250 since he served under Aurelian. As a youth Galerius was a shepherd and acquired the nickname Armentarius. Although he seems to have started his military career under Aurelian and Probus, nothing is known about it before his accession as Caesar on 1 March 293. He served as Diocletian's Caesar in the East. Abandoning his first wife, he married Diocletian's daugher, Valeria.

As Caesar he campaigned in Egypt in 294; he seems to have taken to the field against Narses of Persia, and was defeated near Ctesiphon in 295. In 298, after he made inroads into Armenia, he obtained a treaty from the Persians favorable to the Romans. Between 299-305 he overcame the Sarmatians and the Carpi along the Danube. The Great Persecution of the Orthodox Church, which was started in 303 by the Emperor Diocletian, was probably instigated by Galerius. Because of the almost fatal illness that he contracted toward the end of 304, Diocletian, at Nicomedeia, and Maximianus Herculius, at Mediolanum, divested themselves of the purple on 1 May 305. Constantius and Galerius were appointed as Augusti, with Maximinus Daia and Severus as the new Caesars. Constantius and Severus reigned in the West, whereas Galerius' and Daia's realm was the East. Although Constantius was nominally senior Augustus, the real power was in the hands of Galerius because both Caesars were his creatures.

The balance of power shifted at the end of July 306 when Constantius, with his son Constantine at his side, passed away at York in Britain where he was preparing to face incursions by the Picts; his army proclaimed Constantine his successor immediately. As soon as he received the news of the death of Constantius I and the acclamation of Constantine to the purple, Galerius raised Severus to the rank of Augustus to replace his dead colleague in August 306. Making the best of a bad situation, Galerius accepted Constantine as the new Caesar in the West. The situation became more complicated when Maxentius, with his father Maximianus Herculius acquiesing, declared himself princes on 28 October 306. When Galerius learned about the acclamation of the usurper, he dispatched the Emperor Severus to put down the rebellion. Severus took a large field army which had formerly been that of Maximianus and proceeded toward Rome and began to besiege the city, Maxentius, however, and Maximianus, by means of a ruse, convinced Severus to surrender. Later, in 307, Severus was put to death under clouded circumstances. While Severus was fighting in the west, Galerius, during late 306 or early 307, was campaigning against the Sarmatians.

In the early summer of 307 Galerius invaded Italy to avenge Severus's death; he advanced to the south and encamped at Interamna near the Tiber. His attempt to besiege the city was abortive because his army was too small to encompass the city's fortifications. Not trusting his own troops, Galerius withdrew. During its retreat, his army ravaged the Italian countryside as it was returning to its original base. When Maximianus Herculius' attempts to regain the throne between 308 and 310 by pushing his son off his throne or by winning over Constantine to his cause failed, he tried to win Diocletian and Galerius over to his side at Carnuntum in October and November 308; the outcome of the Conference at Carnuntum was that Licinius was appointed Augustus in Severus's place, that Daia and Constantine were denoted filii Augustorum, and that Herculius was completely cut out of the picture. Later, in 310, Herculius died, having been implicated in a plot against his son-in-law. After the Conference at Carnuntum, Galerius returned to Sardica where he died in the opening days of May 311.

By Michael DiMaio, Jr., Salve Regina University; Published: De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families http://www.roman-emperors.org/startup.htm. Used by permission.

Galerius was Caesar and tetrarch under Maximianus. Although a talented general and administrator, Galerius is better known for his key role in the "Great Persecution" of Christians. He stopped the persecution under condition the Christians pray for his return to health from a serious illness. Galerius died horribly shortly after. Joseph Sermarini, FORVM.

Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.

Cleisthenes

251-253 AD., Trebonianus Gallus, Antoninianus, 3,87 g., mint of Mediolanum, RIC 71Trebonianus Gallus, mint of Mediolanum (Milan), 251-253 AD.,
Antoninianus (3,87 g.),
Obv.: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG , Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev.: PAX - AETERNA , Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre.
RIC 71 ; C 76 .

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311a. AureolusAureolus. Romano-Gallic Usurper, AD 267-268. Antoninianus (19mm, 2.17 g, 7h). Struck in the name of Postumus. Mediolanum (Milan) mint, 2nd officina. 3rd emission, mid AD 268. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Postumus right / Concordia standing left, holding patera and rudder; prow of galley to left; S. RIC V (Postumus) 373; Mairat 215-21; AGK (Postumus) 6b; RSC (Postumus) 19. Near VF, dark brown patina.

Aureolus was an extraordinarily capable general who served under Valerian and Gallienus. Around AD 258, Gallienus stationed a new cavalry unit at Mediolanum that was to serve as a quick reaction force against any new invasions along the frontier of the central empire. Aureolus was given command of this unit. In AD 260-261 his forces defeated the armies of the usurpers Ingenuus and Macrianus, and recovered the province of Raetia. Following these victories, Gallienus and Aureolus led a Roman army against the breakaway Gallic provinces under Postumus. Gallienus was forced to leave the field after being injured in battle, and left the campaign in the hands of Aureolus. Aureolus ended the campaign shortly thereafter, and while the reason is uncertain, the historical record suggests it was due to either his incompetence or else treachery (he had come to a secret agreement with Postumus). While the former seems unlikely, given Aureolus’ record, the latter is possible, as there are indications that he had been preparing for a revolt as early as AD 262. Regardless, at some point in AD 267, Aureolus revolted and established his base at Mediolanum, where Gallienus besieged him in AD 268. The details of the revolt are unclear, but it appears that Aureolus first appealed to Postumus for aid, and, failing to gain the Gallic Emperor’s support, declared himself emperor. About the same time, Gallienus was murdered, and was succeeded by Claudius II Gothicus, who continued to beseige Mediolanum. Soon, though, it appeared that an agreement was reached, and Aureolus emerged from the city to meet Claudius. Any such concord, however, was simply a ruse, as Aureolus was taken into custody and executed.ecoli

407. Severus IIFlavius Valerius Severus was of humble origin and from Illyricum. Early in his career he had held a military command. When Diocletian, at Nicomedeia, and Maximianus Herculius, at Mediolanum, divested themselves of the purple (Milan) on 1 May 305, they appointed Constantius I and Galerius as Augusti in their place, with Severus and Maximinus Daia as the new Caesars. Both Caesars were Galerius' creatures and received their appointment at his hands. Constantius I and Severus ruled the west, while Galerius and Daia controlled the east.

When Galerius learned of the death of Constantius I in August 306 and the acclamation of Constantine to the purple, he raised Severus to the rank of Augustus to replace the dead Augustus. Matters went from bad to worse for Galerius when Maxentius, the son of Maximianus Herculius, was proclaimed emperor at Rome on 28 October 306. Galerius was disturbed when he heard the news of Maxentius' revolt because the usurper seized Rome, then part of Severus' realm. Galerius sent Severus from Mediolanum (Milan) to fight the enemy. Severus took a large field army which had formerly been that of Maximianus and proceeded toward Rome.

When Maxentius learned about the advance of Severus, he sent his own father the purple and offered to make him Augustus again to win Severus' army to his side; Maximianus accepted his offer. Meanwhile, Severus and his army reached Rome and began to besiege the city; Maxentius, however, bribed Severus' soldiers and, at a set signal, the Augustus' forces joined the usurper. Severus fled ro Ravenna with a few remaining soldiers. Maximianus went to Ravenna and, with false promises of safety, convinced Severus to surrender. He took this action because he realized that Severus' position was impregnable. Under house arrest Severus was brought to Rome and imprisoned at Tres Tabernae. Severus was put to death in 307 under clouded circumstances, when Galerius invaded Italy

Severus II AD 305-306 AE Follis "Genius Serdica" "The genius of the people of Rome." Obv: FL VAL SEVERVS NOB C - Laureate head right Rev: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI - Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia. Exe: SIS Siscia mint: AD 305-306 = RIC VI, p. 475, 170a Rare (r) ecoli

508. Julian II VOTA SirmiumSirmium

Sirmium was one of the oldest cities in Europe. Archaeologists have found a trace of organized human life dating from the 5000 BC.

When the Romans conquered the city in the 1st century BC, Sirmium already was a settlement with a long tradition.

In the 1st century, Sirmium gained a status of a colony of the citizens of Rome, and became a very important military and strategic location in Pannonia province. The war expeditions of Roman emperors Traian, Marcus Aurelius, and Claudius II, were prepared in Sirmium.

In 103, Pannonia was split into two provinces: Upper Pannonia and Lower Pannonia, and Sirmius became the capital city of Lower Pannonia.

In 296, Diocletian operated a new territorial division of Pannonia. Instead of previous two provinces, there were four new provinces established in former territory of original province: Pannonia Prima, Pannonia Valeria, Pannonia Savia and Pannonia Secunda. Capital city of Pannonia Secunda was Sirmium.

In 293, with the establishment of tetrarchy, the Roman Empire was split into four parts; Sirmium become one of the four capital cities of Roman Empire, the other three being Trier, Mmediolanum, and Nicomedia. During the tetrarchy, Sirmium was the capital of emperor Galerius. With the establishment of praetorian prefectures in 318, the capital of the prefecture of Illyricum was Sirmium. Sirmium was capital of this prefecture until 379, when the prefecture was divided politically into Eastern and Western Illyricum. The western part (including Sirmium) was included into prefecture of Italia. The eastern part of Illyricum remained a separate prefecture with the capital in Thessalonica.

The city also was an important Christian centre. Several Christian councils were held in Sirmium.

008. Julian II Sirmium

RIC VIII Sirmium 108 ASIRM???

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An Introduction to QuintillusThis Gallery displays my entire Quintillus collection.

I have long loved Quintillus as he is a fascinating Emperor.

Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus was reportedly a brother of Claudius II Gothicus who died of the plague in mid-August 270. It is uncertain how Quintillus came to power and how long he reigned. Eutropius says he was elected by the army and later approved by the Senate. Zonaras says he was chosen by the Senate. He is said to have ruled for either 17 days or 77 days. Given the volume of his coinage it is likely that the latter is true and 17 days is a copying error. When faced with the claims to the throne by Aurelian, Quintillus was either killed by his troops or died of suicide. In any event he died at Aquileia sometime in November 270.

When Quintillus came to power the mints in Gaul (Trier and Lugdunum) were already controlled by the Gallic usurpers as Antioch in the East was controlled by the Palmyrenes. That left him with the mints of Rome, Mediolanum, Siscia and Cyzicus. Alexandria also struck local tetradrachms for Quintillus. However, sometime in October the mints of Siscia and Cyzicus fell into the hands of Aurelian and ceased striking for Quintillus.

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Aurelian (RIC 142, Coin #472)RIC 142, AE Antoninianus, Mediolanum, 270 - 275 AD.
Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG Radiate and draped bust right.
Rev: ROMAE AETERNAE (Q) Emperor standing right before Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and sceptre.
Size: 23.2mm 3.94gmMaynardGee

Aurelian AE antoninianus, 270-275 AD, MediolanumAurelian
AE antoninianus – 22mm, 2.97g
Mediolanum, 270-275 AD
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r.
Victory advancing r., extending wreath in r. hand, palm in l.
VICTORIA AVG
T in ex.
RIC Va 143

ex Forvm2 commentsArdatirion

AURELIAN Antoninianus RIC 128, FortunaOBV: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate cuirassed bust right
REV: FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna seated left on wheel, holding rudder & cornucopiae, T in ex
3.30 gm., 20 mm

Minted at Mediolanum, 274-5 ADLegatus

AURELIAN Antoninianus RIC 139, RESTITVT ORBISOBV: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate cuirassed bust right
REV: RESTITVT ORBIS, Woman presents wreath to Aurelian on right holding spear, P in ex
3.1g, 20.7mm

Minted at Mediolanum, 272-4 ADLegatus

Aurelianus, Oriens AVG, MilanAurelian BI Antoninianus. Mediolanum, AD 270-275.
Ov: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rv: ORIENS AVG, Sol standing left, holding globe and raising hand, stepping on captives seated and tied on the ground; P in exergue. RIC 61.
Diameter: 22 mm, 3.35 gr. Flamur H

Aureolus. Fides Equit Antoninanus of Milan.Roman Empire. Aureolus. 267-268 AD. AE Antoninianus (2.86 gm, 20mm, 6h) of Mediolanum, 268 AD. Radiate draped bust r., in the name of Postumus. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. / Equity seated l. with patera and standard. FIDES EQUIT. Ex: P. VF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 127 #362. Ex. S. France hoard. RIC V.2 (Postumus) #377; RSC IV (Postumus) #59a; Hunter 143; SRCV III #10938; Vagi 2564.Anaximander

CLAUDIUS II (Gothicus) Antoninianus RIC 168, SpesOBV: IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped bust right
REV: SPES PVBLICA, Spes walking left, holding flower and raising robe, P in ex.
2.8g, 19.9mm

Minted at Mediolanum, 268-9 ADLegatus

Claudius II (RIC 149, Coin #258)RIC 149, AE Antoninianus, Mediolanum, 268-270 AD.
Obv: IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: FIDES MILIT (S) Fides standing left, holding long standard in each hand.
Size: 19.7mm 3.76gm
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Claudius II- FELIC TEMPOClaudius II Silvered Æ Antoninianus. Mediolanum, 268-270 AD. IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / FELIC TEMPO, Felicitas standing facing, head left, vertical sceptre in left hand, short caduceus in right hand; T in ex. 4.17g, 20mm.

RIC Vi 145 var (unlisted bust type).

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FORTVNA REDVXIMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Bust radiate, right, cuirassed
FORTVNA REDVX
Fortuna seated left by wheel, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
Ex. P
RIC 128, Mediolanum, 1st officina
Goebl 66b1, 111 spec.whitetd49

GALLIENUS Antoninianus, RIC 249, SolOBV: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right
REV: ORIENS AVG, Sol walking or running left, right hand raised hand, holding whip in left hand Z left

Minted at Mediolanum, 260-68 ADLegatus

GALLIENUS Antoninianus, RIC 534, VirtusOBV: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right
REV: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing left, resting hand on shield & holding spear
4.10 gm., 22 mm

Minted at Mediolanum, Sole Reign, 260-8 ADLegatus

GALLIENUS AR antoninianus - 264-265 AD (sole reign)obv: GALLIENVS AVG (radiate head right)
rev: DIANA FELIX (Diana advancing right, holding bow and drawing arrow, at her feet deer leaping right)
ref: RIC Vi 473K (C), Cohen 173
mint: Mediolanum, billon
2.6 gms, 19 mm
Rare in this condition

Cohen and RIC describes the animal as a hound, but this example clearly shows the short tail and long horns of a deer. Only at the DIANA FELIX sestertius (without S-C) describes a deer. berserker

Gallienus, Göbl 1168Gallienus AD 253-268, sole reign 260-268
AE - Antoninianus, 2.8g, 20.2mm
Mediolanum, 257-259
obv. GALLIENVS AVG
bust, radiate, r.
rev. [APOLL]O CONSERV
Apollo stg. frontal, head r., holding r. arm above head, holding with r. hand
lyre, set on column on which is laying his chlamys
RIC V/1, (Mediolanum) 467; C.92; Göbl 1168 (Curtis Clay)
about VF

RIC describes the rev. wrongly as Apollo stg. looking r., holding lyre on rock. The statue should be the Apollo of Timarchides Athen. (Alex)2 commentsJochen

GALLIENVS AVG / PAX AVG antoninianus (close to 264-265 A.D.) Obv.: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate bare? bust of Gallienus right, ribbons not clear
Rev.: PAX AVG, Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre transverse in left hand

irregular 17-21mm, 4.09g, die axis 11h (medal alignment), material: bronze/copper-based alloy supposedly with some silver.

Authority and portrait: Gallienus (joint reign 253-, sole reign 260-268). Mint: Mediolanum (Milan) or Siscia, Rome is unlikely.

AVG = Augustus; PAX AVG[usti]= Peace of the Augustus. Pax or Eirene (Εἰρήνη) is one of the Horae, three goddesses of natural order, in the later versions they were Order, Justice and Peace. Olive branch was considered a symbol of peace, probably derived from Greek tradition of approaching gods and persons of power with this sign. Sceptres, often two to three foot ivory rods topped with a globe or an eagle, were introduced by Augustus as a symbol of Rome's power. They would be carried by emperors while riding in chariots to celebrate military victories. Thus a scepter is a symbol of emperor's leadership and victory, and underlines the military background of Pax Romana, the established peace of the Empire.

RIC V-1 Milan 499; Cohen 739, or RIC V-1 Siscia 575; Cohen 728. Less likely RIC V-1 Rome 256

ID notes: There were three mints that produced this type, Rome, Mediolanum and Siscia. Siscia and Rome can be easily distinguished by field marks, unfortunately absent in this case. Mediolanum is the only mint that never used field marks and thus is the most likely. But Siscia is also known to have produced coins with no field marks. Most catalogues never mention Rome coins without field marks, but there are examples of such on the web. The mints should be distinguished by style, but at the moment I lack sufficient experience to tell exactly one from the other. Thus I would just rank probabilities: most likely Mediolanum, then Siscia and, unlikely but theoretically possible, Rome.

All types have some variations, notably of emperor's bust. The sizes vary in the whole range typical for antoninianus, 17-22mm.Yurii P

Gepids/Ostrogoths - Sirmium - quarter siliquaGepids under Ostrogothic rule in the name of Anastasius, 1/4-siliqua (13 mm, 0.93 g), minted in Sirmium 491-518 AD. Obverse: diademed and cuirassed bust right, DN ANASTASIVS PP AVC. Reverse: INVIT-A ROMA, MD in exergue copying coins from Mediolanum, monogram of Theoderic the great. Ref. MIB 46.

Ex Rauch Auction 92, lot 1503, 2013Jan

Honorius (A.D. 393-423)AR Siliqua, A.D. 395 - 402, Mediolanum, 16.4mm, 1.39g, 0°, RIC X 1228.
Obv: D N HONORIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VIRTVS ROMANORVM. Roma seated left holding victory on globe and spear; MDPS in ex.Marti Vltori

Honorius SolidusRIC X 1206 Mediolanum, DOCLR 712ff, 395-423 A.D., struck 394-402 A.D.
21 mm, 4.43 gm
D N HONORI-VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right VICTORI-A AVCCC Honorius standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, spurning captive seated left
M-D in fields
COMOB in exergue
("Most likely a single coin find in the Netherlands." Lars Rutten)
Ex: Old Dutch Coll., Rutten & Wieland3 commentsMark Z

MARTI PACIFERO RIC 492varAnt, 21mm, 3.05g.

Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate & cuirassed bust R.

Reverse: MARTI PACIFERO, Mars standing L holding branch & shield.

Mediolanum, RIC 492 var, Common.

Variant reverse: Mars is standing rather than walking. This reverse is recorded from Rome.Robert_Brenchley

Postumus RIC V, 373Aureolus in the name of Postumus
AE - Antoninian, 3.05g, 19mm
Mediolanum, 2nd officin, Aug./Sept. 268
obv. IMP POSTVMVS AVG
radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev. CONCORD EQVIT
Concordia standing left, foot on prow, holding pater and rudder.
S in ex.
RIC V/2, 373; Schulzki 6b
about VF, super coin for type!
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Quintillus (RIC 58, Coin #0460)
Quintillus, RIC 58, AE Antoninianus, Mediolanum, 270AD
Obv: IMP QVINTILLAS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: MARTI PACI (P) Mars standing left, olive branch in right,
transverse spear in left.
Size: 20.8mm 3.32g

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Quintillus, R/ FIDES MILIT, Mediolanum mint (270 d.C.), ex Braithwell hoardQuintillus, zecca di Mediolanum, II officina, II emissione (270 d.C.)
AE, 19mm, 2.86 g, 12h, qBB (gVF), S
D/ IMP QVINTILLVS AVG - Busto radiato, drappeggiato e corazzato a dx visto da dietro
R/ FIDE-S M-ILIT - Fides stante, testa a sx, regge due insegne. S in ex
R.I.C. V 52, Huvelin 26. Braithwell report 136 (1 esemplare nell'hoard, questa moneta)
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo, Roma Italia (25 luglio 2011, numero catalogo 142); ex Bruce Gruszczinski collection, Canton GA, Usa (2011),ex CNG (2007, lotto 800695), ex Braithwell hoard (Braithwell, South Yorkshire Uk, 2002).

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RIC 5a, p.098, 380 - Gallienus, DianaGallienus, 253-268.
Antoninianus , Mediolanum, 258-260.
Obv.: IMP GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right.
Rev.: DIANA FELIX Diana advancing right, holding bow in her left hand and drawing arrow from quiver with her right; at feet, hound springing right.
AR, 20 mm, 3.15 g, 6 h
Ref.: Cohen 169, MIR 920l, RIC 380.
Ex Leu Web Auction 2, 3 December 2017, 752.
Ex Leu Web Auction 17, 14-16 August 2021, 2822
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Aureolus (267-268 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 372, Mediolanum, CONCORDIA EQVIT, Fortuna standing left,098a Aureolus (267-268 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 372, Mediolanum, CONCORDIA EQVIT, Fortuna standing left,
avers:- (IMP-C-)POSTVMVS-AVG, In the name of Postumus. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. Attributed by Alföldi to Aureolus.
revers:- CONCORDIA-EQVIT, Fortuna standing left, foot on prow, holding patera and rudder.
exerg: -/-//S, diameter: 18,5-19,5 mm, weight: 2,20g, axes:11h,
mint: Mediolanum, date: 267-268 A.D., ref: RIC-VII-372-p-, RSC-20a,
Q-001quadrans

Roman Empire, CLAUDIUS II Gothicus. Commemorative AE Posthumous Antoninianus of Mediolanum, struck 270 - 271.Divus Claudius Gothicus
Obv: DIVO CLAVDIO GOTHICO
Radiate head right,
Rev: CONSECRATIO
Altar, with flame above, divided in four squares with a dot inside of each square.
Base Antoninianus, traces of silvering (3.09g).
RIC Milan 264; Normanby 1141; Cunetio 2317; [Online RIC temp. #1272].
Quite possibly the finest known!

5 commentsOldMoney

ROMAN EMPIRE, Gallienus, AntoninianusAntoninianus, Mediolanum, 258-259 A.D.

IMP GALLIENVS AVG,
radiate bust right

SALVS AVG MP in ex,
Aesculapius standing left, holding serpent on staff

RIC V(a) 511b

ROMAN EMPIRE, Honorius SolidusRIC X 1206 Mediolanum, DOCLR 712ff, 395-423 A.D., struck 394-402 A.D.
21 mm, 4.43 gm
D N HONORI-VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right VICTORI-A AVCCC Honorius standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, spurning captive seated left
M-D in fields
COMOB in exergue
("Most likely a single coin find in the Netherlands." Lars Rutten)
Ex: Old Dutch Coll., Rutten & WielandMark Z

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trebonianus Gallus, AntoninianusAntoninianus, Mediolanum, A.D. 251-253

IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG,
radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right

PIETAS AVG,
Pietas veiled standing left, raising both hands; to left, altar

RIC IVc 72

Saloninia, 262-263 AD, MediolanumSaloninia, AD 253-268
Billon, 19mm
Mediolanum, 262-263 AD
empress facing right, resting on crescent
SALONINA AUG
Venus standing right, holding long scepter left and Cupid right
VENVS FELIX
RIC 65Ardatirion

StorkGALLIENVS AVG, Radiate cuirassed bust right / LEG III ITAL VII P VII F, Stork standing right.

mint of Mediolanum, Göbl 1000r3 commentsEd Flinn

Theodosius I RIC IX, Mediolanum 8(b)Theodosius I the Great, AD 379-395
AV - Solidus, 4.46g, 21mm
Mediolanum, Aug 25. 383 - summer 387
obv. DN THEODO - SIVS PF AVG
bust draped and cuirassed, head pearl-diademed r.
rev. VICTOR - IA AVGG
Theodosius I and Valentinianus II, both nimbated, each holding
mappa, sitting frontal, holding together globe, between them
palmbranch. Above them Victory, wings over their heads, hands
on the emperor's shoulders
exergue: COM
RIC IX, Mediolanum 8(b); C.37
Rare; good VF
added to www.wildwinds.com

COM, from Comes Auri or Comes Obryzi. The abbreviated title of the official who is known to have supervised the imperial gold supplies in the western part of the Empire, the 'Count of Gold'. Not used in the eastern part of the Roman Empire.4 commentsJochen

Trebonianus Gallus antoninianus, 251-253 AD, MediolanumTrebonianus Gallus
antoninianus – 21mm
Mediolanum, 251-253 AD
radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r.
IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG
Juno std. l., holding ears of corn & scepter, two dots in ex.
IVNO MARTIALIS
RIC 69Ardatirion

Trebonianus Gallus, RIC V, (Mediolanum) 69 (#1)Trebonianus Gallus, AD 251-253
AR - Antoninianus, 3.19g, 23.24mm
Mediolanum, AD 251-253
obv. IMP CC VIB TREB GALLVS AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. IVNO MARTIALIS
Iuno Martialis, in long garment, std. l. on throne, holding in l. arm transverse sceptre and in r. hand pair
of grain-ears(?)
ref. RIC V/1, (Mediolanum) 69, pl. 13, 15; C.46
about VF/F+, slightly toned, flan crack at 2 o'clock

Here the object in Juno's r. hand doesn't look like grain-ears! For more information please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'Jochen

Trebonianus Gallus, RIC V, (Mediolanum) 69 (#2)Trebonianus Gallus, AD 251-253
AR - Antoninianus, 2.95g, 22.53mm
Mediolanum, AD 251-253
obv. IMP CC VIB TREB GALLVS AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. IVNO MARTIALIS
Iuno Martialis, in long garment, std. l. on throne, holding in l. arm transverse sceptre and in r. hand pair
of grain-ears(?)
ref. RIC V/1, (Mediolanum) 69, pl. 13, 15; C.46
about VF/F+, slightly toned, flan damage on rev. at 6 o'clock

Here the object in Juno's r. hand doesn't look like grain-ears! For more information please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'Jochen

VOLUSIAN AR antoninianus AD251-253obv:IMP.CAE.C.VIB.VOLVSIANO.AVG
rev:VIRTVS AVGG (Virtus standing right, holding spear and resting left on shield at front)
ref:RIC206, C.133
mint:Mediolanum, 3.43gberserker

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