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In a religious context, votum, plural vota, is a vow or promise made to a deity. The word comes from the past participle of voveo, vovere; as the result of the verbal action "vow, promise", it may refer also to the fulfillment of this vow, that is, the thing promised. The votum is thus an aspect of the contractual nature of Roman religion, a bargaining expressed by do ut des, "I give that you might give."RS79818. Silver siliqua, RIC VIII Antioch 35 (R2), RSC V 338A, SRCV V 17925, Hunter V -, Cohen VII -, EF, well centered, toned, nice surfaces with a few light marks, weight 3.152 g, maximum diameter 20.1 mm, die axis 30o, Antioch mint, c. 340 - 342 A.D.; obverse pearl-diademed head right, with eyes raised to heaven, no legend; reverse VOTIS / XV / MVLTIS / XX in four lines within laurel wreath with jewel at the top, tied at the bottom, ANT in exergue; very rare; SOLD
Theodosius II, 10 January 402 - 28 July 450 A.D.
"'Miliarense' is the name of a silver denomination first struck by Constantine I about 324. Miliarensia (pl) were struck in a "light" (4.3 gms) and "heavy" (5.2 gms) version in about 95% fine silver. Both versions were struck into Byzantine times with little change in weight or fineness. The name 'miliarense' is first used after 348 and literally means 'containing one thousand units' (probably related to the 1,100th anniversary of Rome in 348). The theoretical weight of the light version is 4.55 gms (72/Roman pound) while the heavy is 5.46 gms (60/Roman pound), but they were struck lighter due to over-valuation."- Moneta Historical Research by Thomas SchroerSH21404. Silver light miliarense, RIC X Theodosius II 392, Choice VF, nicely centered, flatly struck centers, weight 4.880 g, maximum diameter 24.2 mm, die axis 180o, Thessalonica (Salonika, Greece) mint, 408 - 423 A.D.; obverse D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (glory of the Romans), emperor standing facing, nimbate head left, spear in right hand, resting left on shield, star left, COM in exergue; rare; SOLD
Theodosius II, 10 January 402 - 28 July 450 A.D.
"CONSTANTINOPOLIS (Istanbul, Turkey - 41°02'N, 28°57'E), founded as Byzantium about 660 BC by Greeks from Megara, is located on the European side of the southern end of the Bosporus. It became a Roman ally in the second century BC, and maintained independent status until at least the first century AD. It was destroyed by Septimius Severus for aiding Pescennius Niger, but rebuilt within the same reign. Constantine I re-founded it as his capital, gave it his name, and opened a mint which struck for over 1,100 years under the Romans and Byzantines. It became the capital of the Byzantine Empire."- from Moneta Historical Research by Tom SchroerSH08479. Silver light miliarense, RIC X Theodosius II 378, gVF+, toned, light corrosion, weight 4.11 g, maximum diameter 22.6 mm, die axis 180o, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, 408 - c. 420 A.D.; obverse D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, head left; reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (glory of the Romans), emperor standing fascing, nimbate head left, raising right hand, globe in left hand, star left, CON (Constantinople) in exergue; very rare (R4); SOLD
Diocletian, 20 November 284 - 1 May 305 A.D.
Diocletian created the tetrarchy to provide leadership for the armies defending against threats across the great expanse of the Roman Empire. Around the time this coin was struck, the two emperors and two caesars faced Franks in Britain, Berbers and Frankish Pirates in Mauritania, a rebellion in Egypt, and Sasanians in Armenia and Persia.SH87290. Silver argenteus, Hunter V 34 (also 2nd officina), RIC VI Roma 40a (S), RSC V 516†g, cf. SRCV IV 12617 (Siscia, Rome issue noted), Choice EF, mirror luster, perfect centering, nice portrait, radiating flow lines, slightest die wear, weight 3.281 g, maximum diameter 18.0 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Rome mint, 295 - 297 A.D.; obverse DIOCLETIANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse VIRTVS MILITVM (courage of the soldiers), two emperors and two caesars sacrificing over a tripod before archway of six-turreted enclosure, B in exergue; scarce; SOLD
Diocletian, 20 November 284 - 1 May 305 A.D.
"'Argenteus' is the modern name of the 95% fine silver coins of about 3.15 grams which the Tetrarchy issued beginning with Diocletian's coinage reform in 294. They were struck at a nominal 96 to the Roman libra (pound), which gave them a theoretical weight of 3.40 grams, but the government simply over-valued them. The term 'siliqua' replaces the term 'argenteus' during the reign of Constantine I, but argenteus is applied interchangeably with the term '1½ siliqua' for fourth and fifth century Roman silver coins struck at about 3.0 grams (since the siliqua was reduced to about 2.0 grams about 355)." - Moneta Historical Research by Thomas SchroerSH21638. Silver argenteus, RIC VI Roma 27a (R), RSC V 516e, cf. SRCV IV 12617 (Siscia, Rome noted), Hunter V -, Choice aMS, lustrous, full circle strike on both obverse and reverse, weight 3.064 g, maximum diameter 19.8 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 294 A.D.; obverse DIOCLETI-ANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse VIRTVS MILITVM (courage of the soldiers), the four princes sacrificing over tripod before archway of six-turreted enclosure; SOLD
Diocletian, 20 November 284 - 1 May 305 A.D.
In theory, the Roman Empire was not divided by the dual imperium of Diocletian and Maximian. Each emperor had his own court, army, and official residences, but these were matters of practicality, not substance. Imperial propaganda insisted on a singular and indivisible Rome, a patrimonium indivisum. Legal rulings were given and imperial celebrations took place in both emperors' names, and the same coins were issued in both parts of the empire. Diocletian sometimes issued commands to Maximian's province of Africa; Maximian could presumably have done the same for Diocletian's territory.SH04615. Silver argenteus, RIC VI Antiochia 37a (R4), RSC V 520g, cf. SRCV IV 12618 (Serdica, Antioch noted), Hunter V -, superb aEF, weight 3.24 g, maximum diameter 18.9 mm, die axis 350o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 297 A.D.; obverse DIOCLETIANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse VIRTVS MILITVM (courage of the soldiers), Campgate with three turrets and no doors, *ANTH in exergue; ex John Aiello; very rare (R4); SOLD
Gratian, 24 August 367 - 25 August 383 A.D.
After Valentinian died on 17 November 375, the troops in Pannonia proclaimed his infant son (by a second wife Justina) emperor under the title of Valentinian II. Gratian acquiesced in their choice; reserving for himself the administration of the Gallic provinces, he handed over Italy, Illyricum and Africa to Valentinian and his mother, who fixed their residence at Mediolanum. The division, however, was merely nominal, and the real authority remained in the hands of Gratian.RL34995. Silver siliqua, RIC IX Aquileia 15(b)3, RSC V 87f, SRCV V 19968, Choice aEF, toned, bold, near perfectly centering, weight 2.298 g, maximum diameter 18.5 mm, die axis 0o, Aquileia mint, 17 Nov 375 - 9 Aug 378 A.D.; obverse D N GRATIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse VRBS ROMA (City of Rome), Roma seated left on cuirass, helmeted, draped, Victory offering wreath on globe in right hand, reversed spear behind in left, star right, AQPS• in exergue; SOLD
Maximian, 285 - 305, 306 - 308, and 310 A.D.
SH32813. Silver argenteus, RIC VI Thessalonica 15b, Choice EF, weight 3.004 g, maximum diameter 20.0 mm, die axis 195o, Thessalonica (Salonika, Greece) mint, 302 A.D.; obverse MAXIMIANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse VIRTVS MILITVM (courage of the soldiers), campgate with three turrets, •T•S•Γ• in exergue; full circles strike; rare (R4); SOLD
Diocletian, 20 November 284 - 1 May 305 A.D.
In 302, Diocletian began passing laws against Christians and a policy of religious oppression in Antioch.SH63407. Silver argenteus, RIC VI Thessalonica 15a (R4), RSC V 520d, cf. SRCV IV 12618 (Serdica), Hunter V -, VF, nice metal for the type, toned, some scratches, weight 3.192 g, maximum diameter 19.1 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Thessalonica (Salonika, Greece) mint, c. 302 A.D.; obverse DIOCLETI-ANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse VIRTVS MILITVM (courage of the soldiers), campgate with three turrets, •T•S•A• in exergue; ex Forum (2006); rare; SOLD
Constantius I, May 305 - 25 July 306 A.D.
SH18891. Silver argenteus, RIC VI Cyzicus 4, Choice VF+, weight 3.282 g, maximum diameter 19.5 mm, die axis 0o, Cyzicus (Kapu Dagh, Turkey) mint, c. 294 - 295 A.D.; obverse CONSTANTIVS CAESAR, laureate head right; reverse PROVIDENTIA AVGG (the foresight of the two emperors), the four tetrarchs sacrificing in front of six-turreted enclosure (city or castrum), CM in exergue; full circle strike on both obverse and reverse; rare (RIC R4); SOLD
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