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The London Mint. CT 8.07.013 (this coin); RIC VII 71 cor. (bust type)Constantine I BI Nummus. London, AD late 314-early 315. IMP CONSTANTINVS AG, laureate bust left, wearing trabea / SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, right hand raised, left holding globe; S-P across fields, MSL in exergue. 3.24g, 20mm, 6h.
Ex Paul DiMarzio Collection (CNG eAuction 526, 2nd November 2022, Lot 698).
Previously purchased from Lee Toone (Hookmoor Ancient Coins FPL 3), 10th April 2017.
Previously purchased from Tony Laverack (eBay “4vgvstvs”), April 2012.
Ex Crisous Hoard.
CT Rarity: R (at least 4 examples known from 2 obverse dies).
During 2005-08 a huge number of coins became available for purchase on French eBay. These all came from a hoard, presumably undeclared. There were a large number of London mint issues amongst them. The eBay seller ID was 'Crisous01'.Paulus JApr 14, 2024
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The London Mint. CT 7.03.020; RIC VI 167Constantine I BI Nummus. London, c. AD 311-312. CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear forward in right hand, shield on left arm / COMITI AVGG NN, Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe in right hand and whip in left; star in left field, PLN in exergue. 4.12g, 24mm, 5h.
Ex Paul DiMarzio Collection (CNG eAuction 526, 2nd November 2022, Lot 681).
Ex 'North Yorkshire Moors Collection' formed by Marvin Lessen (Dix Noonan Webb 146, 25th April 2018, Lot 152).
Ex Baldwin's, The New York Sale XIV, 10th January 2007, Lot 426.
CT Rarity: R (several known examples).Paulus JApr 06, 2024
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The London Mint. Contemporary 'barbarous' imitation. cf. CT 9.03.016; cf. RIC VII 231Barbarous imitation of Crispus, as Caesar, BI Nummus. Imitating London, c. AD 320-324. IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulder, shield decorated with Gorgoneion on left arm / BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX in three lines, three stars above; PLON in exergue. 1.98g, 18mm, 9h.
Ex Dr Lars Ramskold Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 28, 12th December 2023, Lot 4483).
The style of this coin is clearly unofficial, indicating that it is a contemporary 'barbarous' imitation. The obverse shows a fascinating abstract gorgoneion on the shield. Its closest match in Cloke & Toone is CT 9.03.016, but the legend 'IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES' was never used at the London mint.Paulus JMar 31, 2024
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The London Mint. CT 7.03.019; RIC VI -Constantine I BI Nummus. London, c. AD 311-312. CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust right. holding spear forwards in right hand and shield in left / COMITI AVGG NN, Sol standing left, chlamys falling from left shoulder, right hand holding up globe, left whip; star in right field, PLN in exergue. 4.25g, 21mm, 7h.
Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 28, 12th December 2023, Lot 4344.
Ex Dr Lars Ramskold Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 26, 8th July 2023, Lot 5146).
CT Rarity: RR (one of four known examples).Paulus JMar 15, 2024
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The London Mint. CT 10.01.006 (this coin); RIC VII -; RML 1104Constantine II (as Caesar) BI Nummus. London, c. AD 324. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOBIL C, laureate bust right / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM - VOT / X in two lines within laurel wreath; PLONᴗ in exergue. 3.12g, 20mm, 5h.
Ex DFA Collection (CNG eAuction 555, 7th February 2024, Lot 649).
Ex Paul DiMarzio Collection (CNG eAuction 516, 18th May 2022, Lot 642).
Previously purchased from Lee Toone (Hookmoor Ancient Coins), 28th May 2018.
Previously purchased from eBay seller "copiapoa", February 2010.
Ex Warwick & Warwick 645, 9th December 2009, Lot 1040 (part of).
CT Rarity: RR (one of three known examples with this longer obverse legend).Paulus JMar 04, 2024
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The London Mint. CT 7.08.011 (same dies); RIC VI -; RML 501Constantine I BI Nummus. London, c. AD 311-312. CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm / SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, chlamys draped across shoulders, right hand raised, left holding up globe. 3.58g, 24mm, 5h.
Ex DFA Collection (CNG eAuction 555, 7th February 2024, Lot 649).
Ex Paul DiMarzio Collection (CNG eAuction 516, 18th May 2022, Lot 588).
Previously purchased from Lee Toone (Hookmoor Ancient Coins), 25th July 2012.
CT Rarity: RR (one of 2 known examples).Paulus JMar 03, 2024
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The London Mint. CT 5.03.016; RIC VI 100; RML 212 (this coin)Maximian BI Nummus. London, c. Nov- Dec AD 307. D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / ROMAE AETER, Roma seated facing, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left, within hexastyle temple of Roma; PLN in exergue. 6.91g, 26mm, 6h.
Ex CNG Triton XXVII, 10th January 2024, Lot 872.
Ex CNG 88, 14th September 2011, Lot 1411.
CT Rarity: RR (6 known examples).
I was pleased to acquire this coin as it joins my Constantine bust issue with the same reverse (5.03.015). It is a rare London mint issue, struck by Constantine as Caesar in order to solidify and celebrate the alliance between Constantine & Maximian, whilst also showing support for Maxentius who was occupying Rome at the time. The legend 'Romae Aeter' translated means 'To eternal Rome'. These "Italianate' series of coins, as they have become known, are rare due to the fact they were only issued during a period of roughly one month in AD 307.
The issues with the bust of Maximian are the far rarer of the two coins; with there being just 6 known examples versus 21 for Constantine (although many of these are not available to trade). This coin will be a plate coin in the forthcoming RML (Elks, RML 212).Paulus JFeb 25, 2024
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The Roman Empire. Vitellius AR Denarius (RIC I 36)Vitellius AR Denarius. Tarraco, AD 69. A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head left, globe at point of bust; to left, palm frond / VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory flying to left, holding round shield inscribed S P Q R. RIC I 36; RSC 101. 3.45g, 18mm, 7h.
Ex Naville Numismatics Auction 41, 24th June 2018, Lot 523.
Ex Jesús Vico Auction 133, 15th November 2012, Lot 2327.
Vitellius struck his earliest coins during his brief reign at the mint of Tarraco (modern day Tarragona in Spanish Catalonia). This one features one of my favourite portraits in my entire collection. Paulus JDec 16, 2023
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The Roman Empire. Hadrian AR Denarius (RIC II.3 313)Hadrian AR Denarius. Rome, AD 120-121. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust right, with slight drapery over far shoulder / P M TR P COS III, Hadrian writing at desk seated left on platform, attendant stood behind, Liberalitas in background holding up coin scoop, citizen ascending steps of platform holding out fold of toga; LIBERAL AVG / III in exergue. RIC II.3 313; BMCRE 298. 3.09g, 17mm, 6h.
Ex Den of Antiquity eBay sale, 25th January 2016.
One of the earliest coins in my collection, and one that I have never been able to bring myself to part with. I find this reverse type really interesting, and what the coin lacks in grade it makes up for with plenty of character! This is a coin that clearly remained in circulation for some time, and likely passed between the hands of many a Roman citizen. There is a connection to history with worn coins like these that I find less readily available when holding a coin in pristine mint state (but I still love those too...)
Here we see a ‘Liberalitas’ scene, first used on the coins of Hadrian and continued by subsequent rulers well into the 3rd century AD. Liberalitas was the personification of generosity, and we can see her lurking in the background here (possibly as a statue) and holding some sort of monetary device; this is described in RIC II.3 as a ‘coin scoop’ but i’ve seen it described as a coin counting board, abacus or tessera in various places over the years. Hadrian himself is sat writing at a desk whilst a Roman citizen extends his toga out to collect a donation or gift of money from the Emperor. Meanwhile an attended stands behind the emperor...perhaps they could be a body guard or clerk of some sort? The coin manages to fit an awful lot of detail into a tiny space. In the exergue we have ‘LIBERAL AVG III’ (although the ‘III’ is missing due to the coin wear on a small flan) and advertises that this was the third time Hadrian had shown his generosity and made a distribution to the people. Paulus JDec 15, 2023
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The London Mint. CT 4.02.016; RIC VI 59aSeverus II, as Caesar, BI Nummus. London, 1 May 305 - 26th July 306. SEVERVS NOBILISSIMVS CAES, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, modius on head, chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. 8.53g, 28mm, 7h.
Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 114, 23rd November 2023, Lot 1226.
From the Rauceby Hoard, Lincolnshire, 9th July 2017 (PAS ref LIN-F6D516; BM ref 2017 T649).
CT Rarity: C (many known examples).
Part of a hoard found in Lincolnshire, UK, on 9th July 2017 by two metal detectorists. An archaeological excavation of the site subsequently took place on 25th July 2017. The coins were found in a ceramic vessel which was buried in the centre of a large oval pit lined with rough quarried limestone. The pot appears to have been placed on the limestone base and then further pieces of limestone were packed around it all the way up to the top of the pit. Dr Adam Daubney, the finds liaison officer, has argued that this careful burial method suggests the pot may have been a ceremonial or votive offering and hence may be evidence of so-called 'ritual' hoarding in Roman Britain. The coins found were predominantly billon nummi dating from between AD 294 and 307-8, and is the largest fully recorded Roman find from this period in Britain. This is the fifth coin from the Rauceby hoard to join my collection.Paulus JDec 02, 2023
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The London Mint. CT 8.11.017 (2) (this coin); RIC VII -Crispus, as Caesar, BI Nummus. London, AD 317-318. FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate and cuirassed bust right / PRINCIPIA IVVENTVTIS, Emperor, in military dress, standing right, cloak spread, holding transverse spear and globe; crescent in left field, PLN in exergue. 3.23g, 19mm, 5h.
Ex Paul DiMarzio Collection (CNG eAuction 526, 2nd November 2022, Lot 706).
Previously purchased from Lee Toone (Hookmoor Ancient Coins), 28th May 2018.
Ex J.S. Vogelaar Collection (CNG eAuction 204, 11th February 2009, Lot 290).
CT Rarity: RR (two known examples).Paulus JNov 17, 2023
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The London Mint. CT 7.01.006 (same dies); RIC VI 135Constantine I BI Nummus. London, c. AD 311-312. CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm / ADVENTVS AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, holding spear in left hand, on horse pawing seated captive to left; star in right field, PLN in exergue. 3.74g, 23mm, 6h.
Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 132, 3rd September 2023, Lot 725.
Ex Artemide Aste IV, 11th December 1996, Lot 131.
CT Rarity: R (several known examples).Paulus JOct 02, 2023
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CT 8.05.007; RIC VII 41Licinius I BI Nummus. London, c. late AD 314. IMP LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae; S-F across fields, MLN in exergue. 3.79g, 21mm, 7h.
Ex Carney Collection.Paulus J
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The London Mint. CT 7.01.022; RIC -Constantine I BI Nummus. London, c. AD 311-312. CONSTANTINVS P AVG, laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm / ADVENTVS AVG N, Emperor riding left, raising hand and holding spear, horse pawing captive seated to left before; star in right field, PLN in exergue. 3.98g, 22mm, 5h.
Ex Paul DiMarzio Collection (CNG eAuction 526, 2nd November 2022, lot 293).
Ex iNummis 8, 20th February 2009, lot 293.
CT Rarity: RR (one of two known examples; both struck from same dies).Paulus J
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CT 8.02.004; RIC -Licinius I BI Nummus. London, c. AD 314. IMP LICINIVS P FEL AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae; S-F across fields, PLN in exergue. 3.69g, 21mm, 5h.
Ex Paul DiMarzio Collection (CNG Feature Sale 120; Lot 932); Ex Lee Toone Collection (Spink 232, 2 December 2015; lot 671).
A very rare obverse 'P FEL' legend for Licinius, not recorded in RIC and with just three known examples cited by the authors of LMCC.Paulus J
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