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Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 144. Æ Sestertius_obv

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 144. Æ Sestertius.

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 144. Æ Sestertius. Laureate head right / 'IMPERATOR II' Victory flying right holding trophy in both hands. About Very Fine & Very Scarce. Imperator a second time for Lollius Urbicus' fighting in Britain!
£435.00
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 145. Æ Sestertius_obv

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 145. Æ Sestertius.

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 145. Æ Sestertius. Laureate head right / Antoninus on platform seated left on curule chair extending hand; to left, Liberalitas standing holding abacus & cornucopiae; to right, the prefect of the praetorium standing; below, a citizen standing right extending hand. Pitting on obverse, Very Fine & Very Scarce type.
£595.00
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 146. Æ Sestertius_obv

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 146. Æ Sestertius.

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 146. Æ Sestertius. Laureate head right / 'COS IIII' Emperor in quadriga left extending hand & holding eagle-tipped sceptre; 'SC' below. Very Fine, obverse flan flaw & Scarce type.
£485.00
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 146. Æ Sestertius. COS IIII_obv

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 146. Æ Sestertius. COS IIII.

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Rome - A.D. 153. Æ Sestertius. Laureate head right / 'COS IIII' Salus standing left, holding sceptre and feeding arising from altar, 'S-C' in fields. Extremely Fine and scarce in this grade with a pleasing patina and wonderful bold portrait.
£795.00
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161., Rome - A.D. 142. Æ Sestertius_obv

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161., Rome - A.D. 142. Æ Sestertius.

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161., Rome - A.D. 142. Æ Sestertius. Laureate head right / 'ANNONA AVG' Annona stg. right holding corn ears & out-turned cornucopiae between modius & prow. Very Fine & Very Scarce type.
£335.00
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161., Rome - A.D. 146. Æ Sestertius. COS IIII_obv

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161., Rome - A.D. 146. Æ Sestertius. COS IIII.

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161., Rome - A.D. 146. Æ Sestertius. Laureate head right / 'COS IIII' Antoninus with radiate nimbus standing left holding branch & spear, 'S-C' in fields. Pleasing Very Fine & Scarce.
£465.00
Arcadius_Half_Centenionalis_Good_Fine_obv

Arcadius Half-Centenionalis Good Fine

Arcadius was born in A.D. 377 to Theodosius I who became the emperor of the eastern half of the Empire in A.D. 383. Arcadius was immediately made joint emperor in the east and when Theodosius died in A.D. 395 he left his other son, Honorius, emperor in the west, creating a family dynasty. Sadly, both weak rulers were dominated by others; but, this weakness had an advantage. They were so weak no one ever deposed them, meaning they survived those who dominated them as most killed each other in the bid for sole control of the emperor. Arcadius died of natural causes in A.D. 408 and was succeeded by his son, Theodosius II. The coins of Arcadius are becoming increasingly hard to find, this is the first group we have been able to offer in a long time. The coins are an intriguing, small denomination called a Half-Centenionalis. They are about 1cm across and weighing roughly 1 gram, they are some of the smallest Roman coins ever struck! They are in Good Fine grade, show the emperor’s bust and name on the obverse with various reverses. This will be a gap for many collectors, don’t miss out on one of the smallest Roman coins…
£29.50
Aurelian Billon Antoninianus _obv

Aurelian Billon Antoninianus GVF

After a long and successful career in the army Aurelian was declared emperor by his troops on the death of Claudius II Gothicus in A.D. 270. His reputation alone defeated his rival Quintillus who committed suicide after his troops deserted. His short, violent five year reign saw the defeat of the rebellious ‘Palmyrene Empire’ in the East and the breakaway ‘Gallic Empire’ in the west, restoring the fractured Roman Empire to its largest size in 15 years. He also began the construction of a great defensive wall around the city of Rome, large sections of which are still standing today. As was common at the time, he died at the hands of his own men in A.D. 275. We offer Billon Antoninianus of Aurelian in Good Very Fine condition showing his radiate bust on the obverse and with various reverses. As always with coins of this period some will have weaker reverses, the first to order will get the best!
£39.50
Billon_Antoninianus _of _Tacitus_EF_obv

Billon Antoninianus of Tacitus EF

Marcus Claudius Tacitus (A.D. 275 - A.D. 276) apparently claimed descent from Tacitus, the famous Roman historian, reputedly giving out copies of his works. The records from the time are unreliable but what we do know is that after the chaos of Aurelian’s assassination he was eventually elevated by the Senate, from the Senate, temporarily ending the run of soldier emperors. Defeating the plundering ‘barbarian’ tribes in the east of the empire he earned the title ‘Gothicus Maximus’ but died on the return journey. A 6-month reign means his coins are scarce, especially in a high grade! We offer Billon Antoninianus of Tacitus in Extremely Fine condition with various reverses, most also still show traces of silvering. This short-lived emperor will be a gap in many collections so fill it with this high grade coin
£89.50
Bronze Antoninianus from the Normanby Hoard

Bronze Antoninianus from the Normanby Hoard - Available in Different Grades

This hoard of 47,912 Third century A.D. bronze Antoniniani is one of the largest ever found in Britain. It was discovered by a metal detectorist in December 1985 in the parish of Normanby, about twelve miles north of Lincoln. The hoard was delivered to the British Museum for cleaning and study, and was the subject of a Treasure Inquest on 19 May 1987, where it was found not to be Treasure Trove, in view of the low silver content of the coins, and consequently became the property of the land owner. The hoard was immediately sold by the owner to a coin dealer and has been gradually dispersed in the trade. We have been fortunate to acquire a small group of coins from this hoard. The coins were struck between A.D. 260 and 287 and are mostly of Victorinus, Tetricus I, and II. You can have a choice of grades, Fine, Very Fine, or Extremely Fine with prices to please. These Roman coins will be over 1,700 years old soon, they were found in Britain and we will provide you with a certificate of authenticity. Get one for your collection today!
From £19.95
Bronze Antoninianus from the Normanby Hoard Extremely Fine_obv

Bronze Antoninianus from the Normanby Hoard Extremely Fine

Bronze Antoninianus in Extremely Fine condition
£47.50
Bronze Antoninianus from the Normanby Hoard Fine_obv

Bronze Antoninianus from the Normanby Hoard Fine

Bronze Antoninianus in Fine condition
£19.95
Bronze Antoninianus from the Normanby Hoard Very Fine_obv

Bronze Antoninianus from the Normanby Hoard Very Fine

Bronze Antoninianus in Very Fine condition
£29.50
Carinus. A.D. 283-285., Rome - A.D. 285. Billon Ant. PIETAS AVG_obv

Carinus. A.D. 283-285., Rome - A.D. 285. Billon Antoninianus. PIETAS AVG.

Carinus. A.D. 283-285., Rome - A.D. 285. Billon Antoninianus. Radiate bust right / 'PIETAS AVG' Mercury standing left holding purse & caduceus. Good Very Fine & Scarce. Mercury is rare on Imperial Roman coins.
£110.00
Picture of Choice Antoninianus of Probus

Choice Antoninianus of Probus

Probus became emperor in AD 276 after overthrowing the emperor Florianus. A native of the city of Sirmium in what is now Serbia, he rose to prominence and proved himself a capable administrator and commander and is recognised as an emperor who contributed to the revival of the Roman Empire at a time of severe turmoil and crisis. In AD 277/8 his armies defeated the Goths, Alamanni, Longiones, Franks, and Burgundians. He realised that the best way to keep his soldiers out of trouble was to keep them busy so, with the frontiers of the empire stabilised, he set his men to the task of rebuilding the shattered infrastructure of key provinces that had crumbled under previous emperors by building roads, bridges and fortifications, draining marshes, digging canals and, interestingly, planting extensive vineyards. New plantations sprang up across Europe and there is mention in some records of Probus authorising the planting of vineyards in Britain too so we may still be enjoying the fruits of his labours today! These Antoninianus, or ‘Ants’ as we call them, are as good as they come, virtually as struck and with original lustre. The reverses will be of our choice, and there are a variety of reverse types available most with standing figures but a limited number available in this grade.
£59.50
Choice Constantine London Treasure_rev

Choice Constantine London Treasure

Constantine the Great 307-337 AD - treasure trove roman bronze coin with London Mint Mark.
£149.50
Picture of Claudius 'Gothicus' Billon Antoninianus About Very Fine

Claudius 'Gothicus' Billon Antoninianus About Very Fine

Before the Crisis of the Third Century, most cities in the Roman Empire did not have walls, dried fruit from Syria could be bought in Britain and copper from Cornwall was traded in Egypt! Sadly this did not last and continuing with our series we offer one of the harder major Emperors to get from the Crisis, Claudius II Gothicus. Born around A.D. 214 he had held several important military commands during the reigns of Valerian I and Gallienus. When Gallienus was murdered at the siege of Milan, Claudius was swiftly proclaimed emperor by the troops and approved by the Senate. He took the city of Milan and suppressed the rebellion. He quickly defeated the invading Alemanni tribe, then the invading Goths in A.D. 269, winning the title ‘Gothicus Maximus’. Next year the Goths attacked again in Thrace, but an outbreak of plague left them so weak they were again defeated by Claudius. But the plague spread from the captured Goths to the Roman army. Claudius himself fell victim and died of plague at Sirmium in August A.D. 269. He was the turning point in the fortunes of the Roman Empire, the beginning of a long struggle back to stability after The Crisis. We offer Billon Antoninianus with various reverses in an About Very Fine grade with various reverses. As is typical with these coins from The Crisis some will have weaker sections and the first to order will get the best! Claudius Gothicus is one of the hardest Crisis emperors to get so these will run out fast.
£24.95
Constans Two Victories Fine_obv

Constans Two Victories Fine

Continuing our series of the famous Constantinian Dynasty we offer Constans, the only son who certainly visited Britain. Born around A.D. 320, Constans was the youngest son of Constantine the Great. Following a short war with his brother, Constantine II, he survived and ruled the Western empire with Constantius II in the East. Constans even visited Britain in A.D. 343 by enduring the very dangerous crossing of the channel in mid-winter, campaigning against the Picts and Scots. This means Constans was the last legitimate Roman Emperor we know visited our shores. In A.D. 350 he was killed while on a hunting trip in Gaul by followers of the usurper Magnentius who went on to rule. We offer bronze coins struck between A.D. 342-348 with his bust on the obverse. The two Victories facing each other on the reverse symbolise military success for both Constans and his surviving brother, Constantius II. Here we offer them in Fine, we suspect it will sell out fast like the others in this series.
£18.50
Constans Two Victories Very Fine_obv

Constans Two Victories Very Fine

Continuing our series of the famous Constantinian Dynasty we offer Constans, the only son who certainly visited Britain. Born around A.D. 320, Constans was the youngest son of Constantine the Great. Following a short war with his brother, Constantine II, he survived and ruled the Western empire with Constantius II in the East. Constans even visited Britain in A.D. 343 by enduring the very dangerous crossing of the channel in mid-winter, campaigning against the Picts and Scots. This means Constans was the last legitimate Roman Emperor we know visited our shores. In A.D. 350 he was killed while on a hunting trip in Gaul by followers of the usurper Magnentius who went on to rule. We offer bronze coins struck between A.D. 342-348 with his bust on the obverse. The two Victories facing each other on the reverse symbolise military success for both Constans and his surviving brother, Constantius II. Here we offer them in Very Fine, we suspect they will sell out fast...
£28.50
Constantine I "the Great" (A.D. 324-337), DIVO CLAVDIO Commemorative bronze Coin About Very Fine_obv

Constantine I "the Great" (A.D. 324-337), DIVO CLAVDIO Commemorative bronze Coin About Very Fine

Constantine I is the only Roman emperor called ‘the Great’. His father was Constantius I who died at York in A.D. 306 so the army proclaimed Constantine emperor. From A.D. 307 Constantine pronounced himself ‘Augustus’ and slowly but surely rose to become the sole ruler of the empire. During Constantine’s rise, he needed to link himself to past rulers to show he was the rightful emperor. He had inherited from his father, Constantius I, and he married the old emperor Maximian’s daughter, Fausta, in A.D. 307. In A.D. 310 a dubious family link was ‘discovered’ with Claudius II Gothicus (a popular emperor from A.D. 268-270), emphasising his hereditary right to rule. Between A.D. 316-318 Constantine minted intriguing coins commemorating these dead emperors. Searching through old storage we found a group of these Scarce, small bronze coins he struck for Claudius II. They have the veiled head of Claudius II on the obverse with him seated on the reverse in a full toga & veil. The legend on the obverse shows ‘DIVO CLAVDIO’ & they grade About Very Fine. Own this Scarce piece of ancient propaganda from Constantine the Great!
£69.50
Constantine I. A.D. 307-337., LONDON - A.D. 310. Æ Follis. SOLI INVICTO COMITI_obv

Constantine I. A.D. 307-337., LONDON - A.D. 310. Æ Follis. SOLI INVICTO COMITI.

Constantine I. A.D. 307-337., LONDON - A.D. 310. Æ Follis. Laureate bust right / 'SOLI INVICTO COMITI' Sol, radiate & draped, stg. left holding globe; '*' in left field with 'PLN' in exergue. About Extremely Fine.
£95.00
Constantine_II_Gloria_Exercitus_Fine_obv

Constantine II Gloria Exercitus Fine

From the series of the famous Constantinian Dynasty, we are now offering Constantine II, the son who thought that he should have ruled alone as the eldest. Probably born in A.D. 316 to Constantine the Great, Constantine Junior was raised to the rank of Caesar very young in A.D. 317, showing some military prowess in the next 20 years. On the death of his father in A.D. 337, he was made Senior Augustus and given Spain, Gaul, and Britain to rule. He thought he deserved more so set out to take from his younger brother, Constans, in Italy. But Constantine was ambushed by his brother’s troops and killed in A.D. 340, lasting only three years. We offer bronze coins struck A.D. 330-337 with the reverse ‘GLORIAEXERCITVS’ or ‘Glory to the Army'. Here we offer the coin in Fine, very reasonable for a coin almost 2,000 years old. Get it now, so you won't feel jealous later...
£18.50
Constantine II, Centenionalis Mint State_obv

Constantine II, Centenionalis 'Cent' Mint State

Josh bought an incredible group of Roman bronze coins. What is outstanding about this group is their condition. They are in a splendid mint state, really outstanding condition. Josh has been selling Fine and Very Fine examples in the past but these coins are Mint State, even he was amazed! Even if you don’t collect Roman coins, at our special price and the fantastic condition the coins are in, you should't really miss out on the offer. Each coin comes with a history of that Emperor and a certificate of authenticity. We have three different Emperors on offer, here we present Constantine II. These bronze coins are about 1,700 years old and in Mint condition! The quality is most impressive, as are our prices all things considered. The denomination is Centenionalis, we sometimes call them ‘Cent’ for short. Please don’t miss out on this Special Offer, we highly recommend it and supplies are limited...
£89.50
Constantine_II_Gloria_Exercitus_Very_Fine_obv

Constantine II, Follis (Gloria Exercitus) Very Fine

From the series of the famous Constantinian Dynasty, we are now offering Constantine II, the son who thought that he should have ruled alone as the eldest. Probably born in A.D. 316 to Constantine the Great, Constantine Junior was raised to the rank of Caesar very young in A.D. 317, showing some military prowess in the next 20 years. On the death of his father in A.D. 337, he was made Senior Augustus and given Spain, Gaul, and Britain to rule. He thought he deserved more so set out to take from his younger brother, Constans, in Italy. But Constantine was ambushed by his brother’s troops and killed in A.D. 340, lasting only three years. We offer bronze coins struck A.D. 330-337 with the reverse ‘GLORIA EXERCITVS’ or ‘Glory to the Army’. Here we offer the coin in Very Fine, very reasonable for a coin almost 2,000 years old. Get it now, so you won't feel jealous later...
£28.50
Constantine The Great, Bronze Coin Commemorative of the founding of Constantinople About Extremely Fine_obv

Constantine The Great, Bronze Coin Commemorative of the founding of Constantinople About Extremely Fine

This is one of a handful of very interesting commemorative issues struck by Constantine the Great. The type offered here is one of the more a affordable types and was made for the founding of Constantinople in A.D. 330. They are made from bronze and show the bust of Goddess of the city, ‘Constantinopolis’, in a helmet and war gear on the obverse. The reverse shows the goddess of Victory on the prow of a ship holding a sceptre and shield. This is to symbolise the port being captured using ships by Constantine’s son, Crispus. But what makes these coins so interesting is how well they have survived! At this time bronze coins would circulate so heavily that it is very hard to find them in a good grade. We have a small collection of this commemorative from 1400 years ago in this exceptional About Extremely Fine grade. They are yours for just £69.50.
£69.50