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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Themes & Provenance| ▸ |Geography| ▸ |Aquileia||View Options:   | | | The Roman mint at Aquileia, Italy was open 294 to 324 A.D. and 334 - 430 A.D. Common mintmarks include: AQ, AQOB, AQPS, AQVI, AQVIL, and SMAQ. |
Of humble birth, Diocletian rose through the military ranks on pure talent. He introduced many reforms that prolonged the life of the Empire, which was on the verge of total collapse before his reign. These reforms, however, eliminated most personal freedoms and turned much of population into hereditary serfs.RT112571. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Aquileia p. 316, 35a; SRCV IV p. 111, 12820; Cohen VI p. 463, 435; cf. Hunter V p. 8, 55 (control: V), gVF/F, choice obv., well centered, green and red patina, encrustation, rev. corrosion, weight 8.857 g, maximum diameter 27.6 mm, die axis 180o, 2nd officina, Aquileia mint, 302 - 303 A.D.; obverse IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right; reverse SACR MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR (the sacred money of our two emperors and two princes), Moneta standing left, scales in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, VI (control) right, AQS in exergue; from the Collection of Dr. Jüregen Buschek;
Licinius I, 11 November 308 - 18 September 324 A.D.
In 320, Licinius reneged on the religious freedom promised by the Edict of Milan, and began a new persecution of Christians in the Eastern Roman Empire. He imprisoned Christians, confiscated their properties and destroyed churches.RL110728. Billon centenionalis, Hunter V 57, RIC VII Aquileia 40 (R2) corr. (obv. legend), SRCV IV 15369, Cohen VII 187, Choice gVF, earthen encrusted as found, weight 3.297 g, maximum diameter 18.8 mm, die axis 180o, 2nd officina, Aquileia mint, 320 A.D.; obverse IMP LICINIVS AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust right; reverse VIRTVS EXERCIT (courage of the army), Vexillum inscribed VOT / X, flanked by two bound captives seated flanking base, S - F flanking banner, AQS in exergue;
Eugenius, 22 August 392 - 6 September 394 A.D.
Eugenius was the puppet emperor of the barbarian general Arbogastes. Placed on the throne by the barbarian lord, Eugenius was not accepted as co-emperor by Theodosius I. Theodosius marched into Italy. Eugenius was defeated and executed.RL87330. Bronze half centenionalis, RIC IX Aquileia 59.1 (R), Paolucci-Zub 805 (R3), LRBC II 1108, SRCV V 20691, Cohen VIII 5, VF, small flan cutting off parts of legends and Victory's head, a little rough, weight 0.983 g, maximum diameter 13.6 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Aquileia mint, spring 393 - 6 Sep 394 A.D.; obverse D N EVGENIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SPES ROMANORVM, Victory walking left, wreath in right hand, palm frond over left shoulder in left hand, AQP in exergue; very rare; SOLD
Flavius Victor, c. 387 - 28 July 388 A.D.
Flavius Victor was the son of usurper Magnus Maximus. He may have been made Augustus as an infant. Although he appears as an adult, he was likely only four or five years old when his coins were struck. After his father's death, he was executed by the barbarian general Arbogastes.SH91788. Bronze half centenionalis, RIC IX Aquileia 55(b)2 (S), Paolucci-Zub 804 (R), LRBC II 1104, SRCV V 20675, Cohen VIII 3, VF, green patina, cleaning scratches, weight 1.048 g, maximum diameter 13.1 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Aquileia mint, c. 387 - 28 Jul 388 A.D.; obverse D N FL VICTOR P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SPES ROMANORVM, camp gate with star between two turrets, SMAQS in exergue; rare; SOLD
Magnus Maximus, July 383 - 28 July 388 A.D.
After the Roman troops in Britain, proclaimed general Magnus Maximus emperor, he invaded Gaul and drove Gratian before him until the latter was overrun and assassinated. After negotiations, Theodosius I recognized Magnus Maximus and his son, Flavius Victor, as emperors in Britannia and Gaul. Gratian's brother Valentinian II retained Italy, Pannonia, Hispania, and Africa. In 386 A.D., driven by reckless greed, Magnus Maximus invaded Italy, driving out Valentinian II, who fled to Theodosius I. Commanding an army of Goths, Huns and Alans, Theodosius marched west and defeated Magnus Maximus at the Battle of the Save. On 28 August 388, Magnus Maximus surrendered at Aquileia and was executed.SH35062. Bronze half centenionalis, RIC IX Aquileia 55(a)1 (S), Paolucci-Zub 804 (R), LRBC II 1103, SRCV V 20657, Cohen VIII 7, Hunter V -, VF, full legends, green patina, weight 1.374 g, maximum diameter 13.5 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Aquileia mint, summer 387 - Aug 388 A.D.; obverse D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SPES ROMANORVM, campgate with star between two turrets, SMAQP in exergue; scarce; SOLD
Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D.
The reverse legend translates, "Happy Times Restored." Happy times would not last for Constans. This coinage was among his last issues before his general Magnentius rebelled and had him killed.RL90437. Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Siscia 244, LRBC II 1136, Voetter 31, SRCV V 18730, Cohen VII 10, Choice gVF, light encrustations, weight 4.945 g, maximum diameter 22.8 mm, die axis 45o, 2nd officina, Aquileia mint, 348 - 350 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FEL TEMP REPARATIO (happy times restored), Constans standing left in Galley left, labarum in left hand, Phoenix on globe in right hand, Victory steering at stern, AQS• in exergue; SOLD
Eugenius, 22 August 392 - 6 September 394 A.D.
Eugenius was the puppet emperor of the barbarian general Arbogastes. Placed on the throne by the barbarian lord, Eugenius was not accepted as co-emperor by Theodosius I. Theodosius marched into Italy. Eugenius was defeated and executed.SH00344. Bronze half centenionalis, RIC IX Aquileia 59.2 (R), Paolucci-Zub 805 (R3), LRBC II 1108, SRCV V 20691, Cohen VIII 5, Choice aEF, weight 1.40 g, maximum diameter 13.8 mm, die axis 180o, 2nd officina, Aquileia mint, spring 393 - 6 Sep 394 A.D.; obverse D N EVGENIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SPES ROMANORVM, Victory walking left, wreath in right hand, palm frond over left shoulder in left hand, AQS in exergue; very rare; SOLD
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