roman empire silver siliqua of emperor magnus maximus

Roman Empire – silver siliqua of emperor Magnus Maximus

Rare and very popular siliqua!Denomination: AR siliquaCondition: Very Fine.Size: 17.5 mmWeight 1.7 gPeriod: A.D. Minting location: TrierFront: D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG, head with diadem to the right. Maximus as Augustus. Our lord Magnus Maximus, virtuous and happy Augustus. Reverse side: VIRTVS ROMANORVM Roma seated on a throne with spear and globe.The courage of the Roman people. Reference: RIC 84b.1 rareMagnus Maximus (Latin: Flavius Clemens Magnus Maximus Augustus, Welsh: Macsen Wledig) (ca. Augustus 388 was emperor of the West-Roman empire from 383 to 388. In 383 he was commanding officer in Britannia and let himself be declared emperor by his troops, to the detriment of emperor Gratianus, who he later defeated and had him murdered.The following year he was announced the new emperor of Britannia and Gaul after negotiations with Theodosius I.Gratianus' brother Valentinianus II maintained Italy, Pannonia, Spain and Africa.The ambitious Maximus invaded Italy in 387, and was defeated by Theodosius in 388, at the battle of Sava.He was captured and executed at Aquileia.His dead meant the end of the Roman influence in Britannia and Gaul. Read More

Roman Empire - AR Siliqua of emperor Gratian ( AD) -

AR Siliqua Gratian Quality: Very Fine/Very fine+, clear details and no clipping. Flan crack through coin (usual for this type of coin)Struck: ADFront: DN GRATIANVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed bust to rightBack: VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left on cuiras, holding Victory on GlobeMintmark: TRPS = Treveri (modern Trier, Germany)Literature: RIC 46b.See photos for a good impression. Will be send by registered mail. Read More

Roman Empire - Lot of 3 pruned silver Siliqua - late 4th

Lot of 3 pruned silver Siliquae. The emperor's names are no longer legible, but there are still parts of the lettering on 2 of the 3 coins. At the time of Valens, Valentinianus, Gratianus, Arcadius; late 4th century A.D.1. AR Siliqua. Obverse: Roma seated. mm, 0.72 grams.2. AR Siliqua. Obverse VOT V MVLT X in wreath. Rome (?); 14 mm, 1.28 grams.3. AR Siliqua. Obverse VOT X MVLT XX in wreath. mm, 1.07 grams.Provenance: all coins from the collection of Dr Rainer Pudill, Germany.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire - silver Antoninianus of child emperor

Silver Antoninianus of child emperor Gordianus III( AD), minted in Rome.Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG:Draped bust with radiant crown and armor to the right.Reverse: PM TR P IIII COS II PP; Gordianus standing, facing the right while he holds a spear and a globeRef.: RIC mm, 4.37 gAuthenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Vespasian (

VESPASIAN () Denarius. Rome.Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laureate head facing right.Reverse: VESTA. Vesta facing right with simpulum and sceptre.RIC² 360.Condition: Very FineWeight: 2.6 g Diameter: 17 mm The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in, among others, Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasianus were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasianus as emperor. Vespasianus went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasianus was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled leader and Rome prospered. He had the Colosseum built, for example. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracalla

Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracalla , struck in RomeFront: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT; laureate bust r.Reverse: MONETA AVG; Moneta standing to the left, with scales and cornucopiaRef: RIC mm, 3.29 grams. Flan crack.Provenance: collection of Freimut Hüther (), Germany, collected since the s, including tag.Authenticity guaranteed.Please view the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

VESPASIAN () Denarius. Rome.Front: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laurelled head facing right.Reverse: VESTA. Vesta facing right with simpulum and sceptre.RIC² 360.Condition: Very FineWeight: 3.30 g Diameter: 17 mm The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea, among others. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasian were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasian as emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He had the Colosseum built, among others... Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , struck in Rome, 216 A.D. Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with halo and cuirass to the right.Reverse: PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Sol standing left, right hand raised, globe in left hand.Ref.: RIC 281a. mm, 5.03 grams. Authenticity guaranteed.Please see images for an own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus, . Denarius (silver, 18 mm, 2.82 g), Rome, A.D. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG laurelled and draped bust facing right, reverse VICTORIA AVG Victoria to the left with two shields, an open laurel wreath in her hands; star in the left field. BMC 239. Cohen 300. RIC 161After Macrinus killed Caracalla and became emperor, Julia Maesa started a propaganda battle against him by claiming that her 14-year-old grandson Elagabalus was an extramarital child of Caracalla.This had its effect, and pretty soon Macrinus was killed. Julia Maesa was the sister of Julia Domna, Caracella's mother.His popularity faded due to him being publicly open about his homosexuality, and because he imposed sun worship on the Romans.When Julia Maesa noticed this, she had Elagabalus and her daughter Julia Soaemias killed. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus AR Denarius. Rome, A.D. IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laurelled and draped bust facing right / P M TR P II COS II P P, Providentia leans against a pillar with crossed legs.In her hand a stick pointing to a globe.In her other hand a cornucopia RIC 23; RSC g; 21 mm Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Vespasian (

VESPASIAN () Denarius. Rome.Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laurelled head facing right.Reverse: VESTA. Vesta facing right with simpulum and sceptre.RIC² 360.Condition: Very Fine.Weight: 2.6 g Diameter: 17 mm The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea, among others. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasian were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasian as emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled leader and Rome prospered. He had the Colosseum built, for example. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Trajan ,

Silver Denarius of emperor Trajan , minted in Rome Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P; lauded bust to the right, draped shoulder to the leftReverse: COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC; Victoria facing left with wreath and palm branch on a stack of shieldsRIC II mm, 2,96 gram. Silver toneProvenance: Dutch collection, bought from Van Der Dussen, april Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

Denarius (3.42 g, 18 mm), Rome 70/2. Obv.: IMP CAES VESP AVG PM, laced head to the right. Rv. TRI POT II COS III PP, Pax sitting to the left with branch and goddess. RIC:39, C:566The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea, among others. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasian were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasian as emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled leader and Rome prospered. He had the Colosseum built, for example. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Hadrian (

Silver denarius of emperor Hadrian, AD , minted in Rome AD .Front: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS; Bust with laurel wreath to the right.Reverse: ROMVLO CONDITORI; Romulus, founder of the city of Rome, walking to the right, holding a big trophy and a spear.Ref.: RIC mm, 2.86 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire - silver denarius of Emperor Elagabalus,

Elagabalus ( A.D.). AR Denarius minted in Rome 219 A.D. Front: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laurelled and draped bust facing right. Reverse: PM TR P II COS II PP, Pax running left with olive branch and scepter Ref: RIC mm, 3,25 g. This coin is sold under a warranty of authenticity. Please see the photos to form your own impression. Lot will be registered, carefully packagedand shipped with TaT. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Emperor Severus

Silver denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander ( A.D.) minted in Rome 226 A.D.Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG; honored and draped bust to the rightReverse: PM TR P V COS II PP; Alexander standing to the left, sacrificing with sacrificial bowl above altarRef.: RIC mm, 2.76 gram.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, AD 216ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown, facing right.PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Sol standing and facing left, right hand raised, globe in left hand.RIC 281a, 23 mm, 4.91 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire - Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

Vespasian A. D. Denarius 71 A. D. Rom. 3.33 g, 18 mm.Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M laureate bust facing right. Reverse: TRI-POT, Vesta facing left, with simpulum.RIC 46; C. 561. The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in, among others, Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the 'Judea Capta' reverse are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after him, Vitellius rose to power. Vespasian's soldiers didn't accept that, and chose Vespasian as their emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he'd reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled statesman and Rome prospered under his leadership. He had the Colosseum built, amongst others. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

Roman Empire, silver Antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver Antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, 216 A.D. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown, facing right.PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Sol standing and facing left, right hand raised, globe in left hand.RIC 281a; mm, 5.19 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus ( A.D.). AR Denarius (20 mm, 3.5 g), Roma (Rome).Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laurelled, draped and armoured bust facing right. Reverse: TEMPORVM FELICITAS, Felicitas facing left, with caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV, 2, p. .After Macrinus killed Caracalla and became emperor, Julia Maesa started a propaganda battle against him by claiming that her 14-year-old grandson Elagabalus was an extramarital child of Caracalla.This had its effect, and pretty soon Macrinus was killed. Julia Maesa was the sister of Julia Domna, Caracella's mother.His popularity faded due to him being publicly open about his homosexuality, and because he imposed sun worship on the Romans.When Julia Maesa noticed this, she had Elagabalus and her daughter Julia Soaemias killed. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Caracalla

Caracalla Caesar ( AD). AR Denarius, minted in Laodicea ad Mare 199 AD.Obverse: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF; draped bust with cuirass, bareheaded, r.Reverse: SECVRITAS PERPETVA; Minerva standing left with spear and shieldRef: RIC mm, 3.23 gAuthenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, AD 216ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown, facing right.PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Serapis standing to the left with sceptre in left hand, right hand raisedRIC 280d; 24 mm, 5.14 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracella

Caracalla , AR Denarius Rome 214 ADANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; laureate bust r.PM TR P XVII COS IIII PP; Jupiter standing to the left with lightning and sceptre, eagle on the left.RIC mm, 2.72 gram.This coin can be dated to the exact year because Caracalla was serving his 17th people's court in 214 (TR P XVII – “tribunicia potestas 17”). In 215, his coins say TR P XVIIIAuthenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, 215 ADANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown and cuirass, facing right.PM TR P XVIII COS IIII PP; Serapis standing to the left with sceptre in left hand, right hand raisedRIC 263e; mm, 5.25 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire - Silver Denarius of Emperor Vespasianus (

The eagle is the symbol of the stability of the Roman Empire.Vespasianus a. D. Denarius 76 a. D. Rome. 2.9 g, 18 mm Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, head with laurel wreath tot the left Rev.: COS-VIII, eagle on a decorated base to the left. RIC 848; BMC 184; BN 155The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in, among others, Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasianus were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasianus as emperor. Vespasianus went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasianus was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled leader and Rome prospered. He had the Colosseum built, for example. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

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