weight 11,30gr. ; billon Ø 28mm.
officina 1 (A)

obv. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Diocletianus right, surrounded
by the legend; IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG
rev. Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand
and cornucopiae in left hand, ✷ in right field, ATR in exergue,
surrounded by the legend; M SACRA AVGG ET CAESS NN

Cohen 346 ; RIC 468a ; Sear 12807var.
weakly struck at some parts, otherwise attractive specimen with fine details
vf/xf

weight 2,46gr. ; silver Ø 18mm.

obv. Laureate head of Diocletianus right,
surrounded by the legend; DIOCLETIANVS AVG
rev. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod-altar with military camp
in background, surrounded by the legend; VICTORIA SARMAT

Cohen 488 ; RIC 36 (R5) ; Jelocnik 4c
Extremely rare coin in an attractive condition.
vf+ à vf/xf

weight 6,42gr. ; gold Ø 21mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus left, surrounded
by the legend; IIΛXIIIHNHS - NNCIISTS 
(blundered legend for: MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS)
rev. Maximianus riding on horseback left, his left arm raising,
III on left, C O S (retrograde) on right

Similar aurii have also been found in western Ukraine. It is most likely that the Goths were responsible for this coinage, but other Germanic tribes from that region, such as the Sarmatians and the Scythians, are also possible.

The vast majority of Aureus and Quinarius pieces from the Germanic tribes are either holed or have a suspension loop attached. This implies that, while these were coins, these imitations were mainly meant for jewelry rather than to be spent. This specimen is completely intact, without loops or holes. Highly interesting historical coin and extremely rare.

for prototype see; Cohen 88 ; RIC 613 ; Calico 4635 RRR

attractive specimen, struck on a broad flan
vf

weight 8,97gr. ; billon Ø 29mm.
officina 1 (I)

obv. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Maximianus right,
surrounded by the legend; IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over
left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and
cornucopiae in left hand, S - F across fields, ITR in exergue,
surrounded by the legend; GENIO POPV - LI ROMANI

Cohen 153 ; RIC 506 ; Sear - (cf. 13241)
attractive dark brown patina
vf

weight 8,16gr. ; billon Ø 28mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right, surrounded
by the legend;  IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
rev. Genius wearing modius standing left, holding patera
and cornucopiae, Γ in right field, SIS in exergue, surrounded
by the legend GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, 

Cohen 159 ; RIC 108b ; Sear 13258
vf/xf

weight 8,81gr. ; billon Ø 27mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right, surrounded by the legend;
IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
rev. Genius wearing modius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae,
S✶ in exergue, surrounded by the legend; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI

Cohen 179 ; RIC 94b ; Sear 13255
vf

weight 9,05gr. ; billon Ø 28mm.
officina 2 (B)

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right, surrounded
by the legend; IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over
left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand
and cornucopiae in left hand, T S B in exergue,
surrounded by the legend; GENIO POP - VLI ROMANI

Cohen 184 ; RIC 19b ; Sear 13262
struck with some weakness and minor traces of oxidation
vf+/vf

weight 2,22gr. ; billon Ø 19mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right, surrounded
by the legend; IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over
left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and
cornucopiae in left hand, SIS in exergue, surrounded by
the legend; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI

Cohen 185 ; RIC 146 (R2) ; Sear 13307A R
Some edge damage. Rare coin type.
vf-

weight 9,01gr. ; billon Ø 28mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right, surrounded
by the legend;  IMP  C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
rev. Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and
cornucopiae in left hand, ✷ in right field, T T in exergue, surrounded
by the legend; SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR

Cohen 503 ; RIC 47b ; Sear 13298
very minor traces of oxidation
vf/xf  à xf-

weight 3,28gr. ; silver Ø 17mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right,
surrounded by the legend; MAXIMIANVS AVG
rev. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod-altar with 
military camp in background, surrounded by the legend;
VICTORIA SARMATICA, C M in exergue

The reverse legend of this coin refers to a victory over the Sarmatians. In 289 the Sarmatians were defeated by Diocletianus and Maximianus. Maximianus accepts the title Sarmaticus Maximus. The Sarmatians (Latin: Sarmatae or Sauromatae) were a large confederation of Iranian people during classical antiquity, flourishing from about the 5th century BC to the 4th century AD. They spoke Scythian, an Indo-European language from the Eastern Iranian family. The Sarmatians moved to an area called Sarmatia; east of Germania and north of the immediate vicinity of the Danube. These barbarous and little know tribes also occupied the vast tracts of modern Ukraine/Russia.

Cohen 551 ; RIC 5b (R5) ; cf. Sear 13095 RRRR
Wonderful coin of the highest rarity.
xf

weight 3,29gr. ; silver Ø 19,5mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right, surrounded by the legend;
MAXIMIANVS AVG
rev. Four-turreted gateway of military camp with open doors,
star above entrance, surrounded by the legend;
VICTORIAE SARMATICAE, TS•A• in exergue

The reverse legend of this coin refers to a victory over the Sarmatians. In 289 the Sarmatians were defeated by Diocletianus and Maximianus. Maximianus accepts the title Sarmaticus Maximus.

The Sarmatians (Latin: Sarmatae or Sauromatae) were a large confederation of Iranian people during classical antiquity, flourishing from about the 5th century BC to the 4th century AD. They spoke Scythian, an Indo-European language from the Eastern Iranian family. The Sarmatians moved to an area called Sarmatia; east of Germania and north of the immediate vicinity of the Danube. These barbarous and little know tribes also occupied the vast tracts of modern Ukraine/Russia.

RIC mentions this coin type only for Galerius. For Maximianus Herculius
this coin type seems to be unpublished. Coin of the highest rarity.

cf. Cohen 553 ; RIC- (cf. page 510,no.10 = Galerius Caesar = R5) ;
Sear - (cf. 14259 = Galerius Caesar) RRRR
Very minor flan crack.
Beautiful lustrous coin with excellent details. Near mint state.
unc-

weight 3,29gr. ; silver Ø 19mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right,
surrounded by the legend;  MAXIMIANVS AVG
rev. Four-turreted gateway of military camp with open doors,
star above entrance, SMNΓ in exergue, surrounded by the
legend; VICTORIAE SARMATICAE

The reverse legend of this coin refers to a victory over the Sarmatians. In 289 the Sarmatians were defeated by Diocletianus and Maximianus. Maximianus accepts the title Sarmaticus Maximus.

The Sarmatians (Latin: Sarmatae or Sauromatae) were a large confederation of Iranian people during classical antiquity, flourishing from about the 5th century BC to the 4th century AD. They spoke Scythian, an Indo-European language from the Eastern Iranian family. The Sarmatians moved to an area called Sarmatia; east of Germania and north of the immediate vicinity of the Danube. These barbarous and little know tribes also occupied the vast tracts of modern Russia.

Cohen 553 ; RIC 25b (R3) RRR
Attractive coin with light toning and good details. Very rare.
vf/xf

weight 3,12gr. ; silver Ø 20mm.

obv. Laureated head of Maximianus right,
surrounded by the legend; MAXIMIANVS AVG
rev. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod-altar with
military camp in background, surrounded by the legend;
VIRTVS MILITVM, C in exergue

Cohen 622 ; RIC 109b ; cf. Jelocnik 96 ; Sear - (cf.13098)  R
Wonderful coin with excellent details. Rare.
xf/unc

weight 3,18gr. ; silver Ø 22mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right,
surrounded by the legend; MAXIMI  -  ANVS AVG
rev. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod-altar with
military camp in background, surrounded by the legend;
VIRTVS - MILITVM

Cohen 622 ; RIC 27b ; Jelocnik 57a ; Sear - (cf. 13098) R
Some minor scratches. Wonderful coin with
excellent details and attractive toning. Rare.
xf-/xf+

weight 3,25gr. ; silver Ø 19mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right,
surrounded by the legend; MAXIMI  -  ANVS AVG
rev. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod-altar with
military camp in background, surrounded by the legend;
VIRTVS - MILITVM

Cohen 622 ; RIC 18b (R2) ; Sear - (cf. 13098)   RR
Some edge damage, otherwise very attractive specimen
with fine details. Rare.
xf-

weight 3,67gr. ; billon Ø 22mm.

obv. Helmeted and radiated bust right, wearing paludamentum and
cuirass, surrounded by the legend; IMP C MAXIMIANVS P AVG
rev. Hercules standing right, strangling the Nemean lion, his club
on ground behind and crowned by Victory flying right behind him,
surrounded by the legend; VIRTVTI AVGG

Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus, was born of humble parents in Pannonia, and had acquired such fame by his services in the army, that Diocletian selected this rough soldier for his colleague. He was made Caesar in 285 and Augustus in 286, conferring at the same time the honorary appellation of Herculius. The dual system evidently worked well. About 287, the two rulers′ relationship was re-defined in religious terms, with Diocletian assuming the title Iovius and Maximian Herculius. The titles were pregnant with symbolism: Diocletian-Jove had the dominant role of planning and commanding; Maximian-Hercules the heroic role of completing assigned tasks. Yet despite the symbolism, the emperors were not ″gods″ in the Imperial cult (although they may have been hailed as such in Imperial panegyrics). Instead, they were the gods′ instruments, imposing the gods′ will on earth. Once the rituals were over, Maximian assumed control of the government of the West and was dispatched to Gaul to fight the rebels known as Bagaudae while Diocletian returned to the East. After having been reluctantly compelled to abdicate, at Milan in 305, he was again invested with the imperial title by his son Maxentius, in the following year (306). He was compelled by Constantine to put an end to his own life in 310.

Cohen 654 ; RIC 462 ; Bastien 233 ; Sear 13198 RR
vf+

weight 3,17gr. ; silver Ø 18mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right,
surrounded by the legend; MAXIMIANVS AVG
rev. Laurel-wreath enclosing the value and mintmark XCVI / T in two lines

This argenteus shows us on the reverse  the value of the coin  
in Roman numerals ″96 to the Roman pound of silver″

The argenteus denomination was introduced by Diocletian in a coin reform of circa 294. It was a coin the size of denarius and of good, almost pure, silver. Silver coins of this quality had not been seen since the first century under Nero. After a substantial output until about AD 300, production tapered off and quit about 310. Constantine resumed minting silver coins with new denominations circa 315, but they are rare. After 337 the silver denomination we know as the siliqua is common.

Cohen 698 ; RIC 20b (R3) RRR
Wonderful uncirculated coin with excellent details. Mint state. Very Rare.
unc

weight 6,28gr. ; billon Ø 24mm.
officina 1 (A)

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus right, surrounded
by the legend;  IMP MAXIMIANVS SEN AVG
rev. Carthage, draped, standing front, head left, holding fruits
in both hands, in hexastyle temple with plain pediment,
P K A in exergue, surrounded by the legend;
CONSERVATO  -  RES KART SVAE

Cohen 74 ; RIC 59 ; Sear 13440 R
Dark patina. Rare coin type.
f/vf

weight 6,40gr. ; bronze Ø 21mm.

obv. Radiate bust of Carausius right, wearing paludamentum
and cuirass, surrounded by the legend; IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
rev. Pax (?)  standing left holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae
in left hand, ML in exergue, surrounded by the legend; P V L - AVG

Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Valerius Carausius (died 293) was a military commander of the Roman Empire in the 3rd century. He was a Menapian from Belgic Gaul, who usurped power in 286, during the Carausian Revolt, declaring himself emperor in Britain and northern Gaul (Imperium Britanniarum). He did this only 13 years after the Gallic Empire of the Batavian Postumus was ended in 273. Carausius began to entertain visions of legitimacy and official recognition. He minted his own coins and brought their value into line with Roman issues as well as acknowledging and honouring Maximian and then Diocletian. Coinage is the main source of information about the rogue emperor; his issues were initially crude but soon became more elaborate and were issued from mints in Londinium, Rotomagus (Rouen) and a third site,  Colonia Claudia Victricensis Camulodunensium (Camulodunum, the modern Colchester). He held power for seven years, fashioning the name ″Emperor of the North″ for himself, before being assassinated by his finance minister Allectus.

Although the mintmark (ML = Moneta Londinii) is mentioned in this coin, the whole fabric indicates an (unofficial) provincial mint. The style and lettering are slightly blundered and this specimen weighs far too much for a normal antoninianus. Interesting and very rare.

Cohen- ; RIC - ; Sear - RR
attractive green patina
vf-/vf

weight 9,55gr. ; billon Ø 30mm.

obv. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, surrounded by the legend;
CONSTANTIVS NOB C
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder,
standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand,
flaming altar in front, A in left field, PLC in exergue, surrounded by the
legend; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI

Cohen 120 ; RIC 164a ; cf. Sear 14042
struck with some minor weaknesses
vf

weight 3,07gr. ; silver Ø 18mm.

obv. Laureate head right  CONSTANTIVS CAES
rev. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod-altar with
military camp in background  VIRTVS MILITVM

Coin without mintmark. Very rare.

Cohen 314 ; RIC 29a ; Jelocnik 65a RR
vf/xf

weight 3,18gr. ; silver Ø 19mm.
officina 3 (Γ)

obv. Laureate head of  Constantius right,
surrounded by the legend;  CONSTAN  -  TIVS CAES
rev. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod-altar with
military camp in background, Γ in exergue, surrounded
by the legend; VIRTVS  - MILITVM

Cohen 314 ; RIC 42a ; Sear 13959 S
Obverse struck with slightly worn dies.
Attractive lustrous specimen with excellent details.
xf/unc à unc-

weight 10,78gr. ; billon Ø 28mm.

obv. Laureate head of Constantius right, surrounded by the legend;
IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTIVS P F AVG
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder,
standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand,
K B in exergue, surrounded by the legend;
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI

Cohen 102 ; RIC 21a ; Sear 14182
attractive dark patina
vf

weight 3,25gr. ; billon Ø 21mm.

obv. Radiate bust of Galerius right, wearing cuirass and paludamentum,
surrounded by the legend; GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
rev. Galerius in military attire standing right, holding short sceptre
and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left holding
long sceptre, HA between them, surrounded by the legend;
CONCORDIA MILITVM

Cohen 22 ; RIC 16 ; Sear 14414
light traces of oxidation
vf

weight 9,00gr. ; billon Ø 28mm.

obv. Laureate head of Galerius right, surrounded by the legend;
GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over
left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and
cornucopiae in left hand, KΓ in exergue, surrounded by
the legend; GENIO AVGG ET - CAESARVM NN

Cohen 39 ; RIC 11b ; Sear 14342
minor scratch
vf-

weight 9,54gr. ; billon Ø 27mm.

obv. Laureate head of Galerius right, surrounded by the legend;
MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder,
standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand,
✷ in left field, S T in exergue, surrounded by the legend;
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI

Cohen 56 ; RIC 32b ; Sear 14358
minor traces of oxidation and light flan crack
xf-

weight 10,02gr. ; billon Ø 27mm.
officina 2 (B)

obv. Laureate head of Galerius right, surrounded by the legend;
GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder,
standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand,
XX - B /I across fields, ALE in exergue, surrounded by the legend;
GENIO POPV  -  LI ROMANI

The formula XXI on the reverse might refer to the retariffing of the follis at 20 denarii communes, however this does not explain the I. Other theories suggest that XXI means 20 parts of alloy to 1 part of silver. Samelike indications we also see on the radiate antoninianii from 293/294 AD.

Cohen 78 ; RIC 33b ; Sear 14386
dark green patina
vf-

weight 11,25gr. ; billon Ø 30mm.
officina 4 (Δ)

obv. Laureate head of Galerius right, surrounded by the legend;
MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
rev. Carthage, wearing long robe, standing front, head left,
holding fruits in both hands, Δ in exergue, surrounded by
the legend; SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART

Cohen 191 ; RIC 30b and 32b ; Sear 14411
vf-

weight 3,06gr. ; silver Ø 20mm.
Officina 4

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus Galerius right,
surrounded by the legend;  MAXIMIANVS  NOB C
rev. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod-altar with
military camp in background, surrounded by the legend;
VIRTVS MILITVM, Δ in exergue

Cohen 216 ; RIC 110b (R4) ; Sear 14260  RRR
Wonderful coin with fine details. Extremely rare.
xf /unc

weight 3,47gr. ; silver Ø 20mm.

obv. Laureate head of  Galerius right,
surrounded by the legend;  MAXIMIA - NVS CAES
rev. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod-altar with
military camp in background, surrounded by the legend;
VIRTVS - MILITVM

Cohen 219 ; RIC 29b (R2) ; Jelocnik 10 ; Sear 14264 RR
Attractive specimen with wonderful portrait in high relief.
Very rare.
vf/xf

weight 3,27gr. ; silver Ø 20mm.
officina 3 (Γ)

obv. Laureate head of  Galerius right,
surrounded by the legend;  MAXIMIA - NVS CAES
rev. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod-altar with
military camp in background, Γ in exergue, surrounded
by the legend; VIRTVS  - MILITVM

Cohen 219 ; RIC 42b ; Sear 14264 S
Obverse struck with slightly worn dies.
Attractive lustrous specimen with excellent details.
unc-

weight 3,32gr. ; silver Ø 19mm.
Officina 1

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus Galerius right,
surrounded by the legend; MAXIMIANVS CAESAR
rev. Three-turreted gateway of military camp, surrounded by the legend;
VIRTVS MILITVM, letter A in field to right, ALE in exergue

Unpublished with CAESAR instead of the usual CAES. Extremely rare.

cf. Cohen 225 ; RIC- (cf. 13b = R5) ; Sear - (cf. 14276) RRRR
Beautiful lustrous coin with excellent details. Near mintstate.
unc-

weight 3,32gr. ; silver Ø 20mm.
Officina 1 (A)

obv. Laureate head of Galerius right, surrounded by
the legend; MAXIMIA - NVS NOB C
rev. Three-turreted gateway of military camp, with open doors,
•T•S•A• in exergue, surrounded by the legend;
VIRTVS - MILITVM

Cohen 223 ; RIC 16b (R4) ; Sear 14273 R4
Very minor traces of oxidation.
Beautiful specimen with excellent details. Extremely rare.
xf/unc

weight 2,86gr. ; silver Ø 17mm.

obv. Laureate head of Galerius right,
surrounded by the legend;  MAXIMIA - NVS NOB C
rev. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod-altar with
military camp in background, ✶SIS in exergue, surrounded
by the legend; VIRTV  -  SMILITVM

Cohen 216 ; RIC 62 (R5) ; Jelocnik 21b ; Sear 14265 R5
Wonderful lustrous coin with excellent details. Extremely rare.
unc-/unc

weight 3,16gr. ; silver Ø 18mm.

obv. Laureate head of Maximianus Galerius right,
surrounded by the legend; MAXIMIANVS CAESAR
rev. Laurel-wreath enclosing the value and mintmark XCVI / T in two lines

This argenteus shows us on the reverse  the value of the coin in Roman numerals ″96 to the Roman pound of silver″. The argenteus denomination was introduced by Diocletian in a coin reform of circa 294. It was a coin the size of denarius and of good, almost pure, silver. Silver coins of this quality had not been seen since the first century under Nero. After a substantial output until about 300 AD, production tapered off and quit about 310. Constantine resumed minting silver coins with new denominations circa 315, but they are rare. After 337 the silver denomination we know as the siliqua is common.

Cohen 250 ; RIC 21b (R3) ; Sear 14285 RRR
Wonderful nearly uncirculated coin with excellent details. Very Rare.
unc-

weight 9,98gr. ; billon Ø 27mm.
officina 1 (P)

obv. Laureate head of Galerius right, surrounded by the legend; 
IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
rev. Fides Militum seated left, holding two standards, surrounded by the legend;
FIDES MILITVM, dot in right field, PT in exergue

Cohen 114 (Maximianus) ; RIC 55b ; Sear 14498
vf

weight 6,65gr. ; billon Ø 28mm.

obv. Laureate head of Galerius right, surrounded by the legend; 
IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left
shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand
and holding cornucopiae in left hand, •HTA• in exergue,
surrounded by the legend; GENIO IMP - E - RATORIS

Cohen 48 ; RIC 37a ; Sear 14513
Very minor traces of oxidation. Good portrait.
xf- à vf/xf

weight 5,66gr. ; billon Ø 26mm.
officina 1 (A)

obv. Laureate head of Galerius right, surrounded by the legend; 
GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left
shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand
and holding cornucopiae in left hand, ✶in right field, A in lower
left field, MKV in exergue, surrounded by the legend;
GENIO IMP - ERATORIS

Cohen 49 ; RIC 56 ; Sear 14517
vf/vf-

weight 11,32gr. ; billon Ø 28mm.
officina 2 (B)

obv. Laureate head of Galerius right, surrounded by the legend;
IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
rev. Carthage, wearing long robe, standing front, head left,
holding fruits in both hands, I in left field, B in exergue, surrounded
by the legend; SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART

In this issue the follis of the ′Jovian′ rulers Galerius and his Caesar Maximinus
have the letter I (= Iovi) in the reverse field, while those of the ′Herculians′ 
Constantius and Severus have the letter H.

Cohen 510 (Maximianus) ; RIC 39b ; Sear 14558
weakly struck at some parts
vf+

weight 4,16gr. ; bronze Ø 24mm.
officina 1 (A)

obv. Draped bust of Galeria Valeria, with diadem, right,
surrounded by the legend; GAL VAL  -  ERIA  AVG
rev. Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up
apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder
with left hand, HTA in exergue, surrounded by the legend;
VENERI V  -  ICTRICI

Cohen 2 ; RIC 43 ; Sear 14593 S
Attractive dark patina. Scarce.
vf/vf-

weight 5,88gr. ; bronze Ø 26mm.
officina 4 (Δ)

obv. Draped bust of Galeria Valeria, with diadem, right,
surrounded by the legend; GAL VAL  -  ERIA  AVG
rev. Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up
apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder
with left hand, ✷in left field, HTΔ in exergue, surrounded
by the legend; VENERI V  -  ICTRICI

Cohen 2 ; RIC 50 ; Sear 14594  S
Attractive dark patina. Scarce.
fr+/vf

weight 6,44gr. ; bronze Ø 24mm.
officina 4 (Δ)

obv. Draped bust of Galeria Valeria, with diadem, right,
surrounded by the legend; GAL VAL  -  ERIA  AVG
rev. Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up
apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder
with left hand, ✷ in left field, HTΔ in exergue, surrounded
by the legend; VENERI V  -  ICTRICI

Cohen 2 ; RIC 50 ; Sear 14594   S
Attractive dark patina. Scarce.
fr/vf

weight 6,27gr. ; bronze Ø 24,5mm.

obv. Draped bust of Galeria Valeria, with diadem, right,
surrounded by the legend; GAL VALERIA AVG
rev. Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand,
raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand,  Δ - ✷ across fields,
MKV in exergue, surrounded by the legend; VENERI VICTRICI

Cohen 2 ; RIC 58 ; Sear 14597 S
attractive specimen with dark patina
vf+ à vf/xf

weight 6,06gr. ; bronze Ø 24mm.
officina 3 (Γ)

obv. Draped bust of Galeria Valeria, with diadem, right,
surrounded by the legend; GAL VAL  -  ERIA AVG
rev. Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up
apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder
with left hand, officina mark Γ in right field, K - P across
fields, ALE in exergue, surrounded by the legend;
VENERI V  -  ICTRICI

Cohen 2 ; RIC 110 ; Sear 14607 S
Weakly struck at some parts, otherwise very attractive
specimen with excellent portrait. Scarce.
xf-

weight 7,91gr. ; bronze Ø 25mm.
officina 6 (S)

obv. Draped and laureate bust of Galeria Valeria, with diadem,
right, surrounded by the legend; GAL VALERIA  AVG
rev. Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up
apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder
with left hand, ✷ - S across fields, •SM•TS• in exergue,
surrounded by the legend; VENERI VICTRICI

RIC only mentions officina A for this type. Very rare officina.

Cohen 3 ; cf. RIC 34 (officina S not listed) ; Sear 14592 RR
Struck with some minor weakness, otherwise attractive
specimen with good portrait and dark patina. 
vf/xf

weight 5,53gr. ; bronze Ø 25mm.
officina 2 (B)

obv. Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, wearing necklace,
draped with embroidered robes, facing front, head right,
surrounded by the legend; GAL VALE  -  RIA  AVG
rev. Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up
apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder
with left hand, ✷ - B across fields, •SM•TS• in exergue,
surrounded by the legend; VENERI VI  -  CTRICI

Cohen 7 ; RIC 36 ; Sear 14592 S
Attractive dark green patina. Scarce. 
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weight 5,97gr. ; bronze Ø 26mm.
officina 3 (Γ)

obv. Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, wearing necklace,
draped with embroidered robes, facing front, head right,
surrounded by the legend; GAL VALE  -  RIA  AVG
rev. Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up
apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder
with left hand, ✷ - Γ across fields, •SM•TS• in exergue,
surrounded by the legend; VENERI VI  -  CTRICI

Cohen 7 ; RIC 36 ; Sear 14592 S
Struck with some minor weaknesses. Scarce. 
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weight 1,89gr. ; billon Ø 18mm.

obv. Laureate head of Severus right, surrounded
by the legend;  FL VAL SEVERVS NOB C
rev. Genius standing left, wearing modius and holding
patera and cornucopiae, SIS in exergue, surrounded by
the legend; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI

Cohen 32 ; RIC 170a ; Sear 14645 R
Attractive specimen with fine details and dark patina. Rare.
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weight 6,48gr. ; billon Ø 25mm.
officina 3

obv. Laureate head of Maximinus Daza right, surrounded
by the legend; GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB C
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder,
standing left, holding patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in
left hand, liquid flowing from patera, Γ in left field, MKV in exergue,
surrounded by the legend; GENIO CA  -  ESARIS

Cohen 38 ; RIC 43 ; Sear 14724
dark patina
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weight 5,81gr. ; billon 26mm.
officina B

obv. Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right; ties divergent, with pointed truncation
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left,
holding patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand;
liquid flowing from patera GENIO CAESARIS, •HTB• in exergue

Cohen 40 ; RIC 36 ; Sear 14721
Dark patina.
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weight 6,72gr. ; billon 23,5mm.
officina 1 (A)

obv. Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right; ties divergent,
with pointed truncation, surrounded by the legend;
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left
shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and holding
cornucopiae in left hand, K - A P across fields, ALE in exergue,
surrounded by the legend; GENIO CAESARIS

Beautiful lustrous coin with intact silver plating. Near mintstate.
Very rare in this high state of preservation.

Cohen 40 ; RIC 99a ; Sear 14730
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weight 2,08gr. ; billon 18mm.

obv. Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right; ties divergent,
with pointed truncation MAXIMINVS NOB C
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder,
standing left, holding patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in
left hand  GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, SIS in exergue

Cohen 84 ; RIC 171b ; Sear 14798 R
Dark patina. Rare.
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weight 5,32gr. ; gold 20,5mm.
officina 1 (A)

obv. Head of Maximinus Daza, laureate, right; ties divergent,
with pointed truncation, surrounded by the legend;
MAXIMI - NVS CAESAR
rev. Sol, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head right,
raising right hand and holding globe and whip close to body
in left hand, SMN in exergue, surrounded by the legend;
SOLI INVI - CTO NIK LV XC (NIK and LV in monogram)

The curious numerical formula L V X C
has so far defied a convincing explanation.

"SOLI INVICTO" is a Latin phrase meaning ″to the unconquerable sun″. It is a reference to the Roman sun god Sol Invictus and the emperor′s relationship with this deity. The phrase was used on coins of Emperor Constantine the Great, who promoted the worship of Sol Invictus. This text also appears occasionally on coins of his co-emperors and caesars. It suggests that the emperor was a companion or follower of the sun god. Some scholars see this as an indication that Constantine worshipped the sun god before converting to Christianity. Others see it as an attempt to appeal to a wider audience by incorporating the popular worship of Sol. The phrase is an example of the Roman religious practice of adding epithets (nicknames) to deities to emphasize their relationships to other gods or entities.

Of this coin type only a few specimens are known.
Extremely rare coin in a spledid condition.

Cohen 164 ; RIC 46 (R4) ; Sear 14707 ; Calicó II, 5044 (R4) ;
Depeyrot p.122, 11/3 (4 specimens listed)   R4
Beautiful lustrous coin with excellent details. Near mintstate.
Extremely rare.
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weight 4,22gr. ; billon Ø 19mm.
officina 5

obv. Laureate head of Maximinus right 
IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG
rev. Genius standing left, holding head of Sol en cornucopiae,
GENIO AVGVSTI,  ✷ - Є in field, ANT in exergue

Cohen 21 ; RIC 164b ; Sear 14840
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weight 4,57gr. ; billon Ø 20mm.
officina 11

obv. Laureate head of Maximinus right, surrounded by the
legend; IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG
rev. Genius standing left, holding head of Sol en cornucopiae,
✷ - AI across fields, ANT in exergue, surrounded by the
legend; GENIO  -  AVGVSTI

In Roman times, Genius was a personal guardian spirit, symbolizing a person′s life force and character, while Sol was the god of the sun, initially representing fertility and agriculture, and later evolving to symbolize victory and imperial power, especially as the invincible god Sol Invictus.

Cohen 21 ; RIC 164b ; Sear 14840
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weight 5,65gr. ; billon Ø 21mm.
officina 2

obv. Laureate head of Maximinus right, surrounded by the
legend; IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG
rev. Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left
shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and
holding cornucopiae in left hand, B in right field, SMK in exergue,
surrounded by the legend; GENIO  -  AVGVSTI

Cohen 29 ; RIC 101a ; Sear 14834 S
a scarce type
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weight 1,80gr. ; bronze Ø 15mm.
officina S

obv. Tyche of Antioch enthroned facing, river god swimming at her feet
GENIO ANTIOCHINI
rev. Apollo standing left holding patera and lyre, APOLLONI SANCTO,
S in field to right, SMA in exergue.

A vigorous persecution of the Christians had been initiated by Diocletianus in 303 AD, though Galerius was almost certainly the chief instigator of the imperial edict. The feect was largely felt in the East, where Galerius and Maximianus held sway in the years following Diocletianus′ abdication in 305. Although Galerius abandoned the policy of Christian persecution shortly before his death in 311, Maximinus Daza refused to extend religious toleration to the territories under his control and even increased the fervour of persecution for a further year and a half. Eventually by the end of 312 he came to realize that he was being politically outmanoeuvred by his western rivals on the question of religious policy, as evidenced by the edict on toleration promulgated by Constantine and Licinius at Milan early in 313. Maximinus finally renounced his persecution of the Christians but soon thereafter he was defeated in battle by Licinius, resulting in his political downfall. In the territories of Maximinus Daza a small group of civic coins where issued in the mints of Nicomedia, Antiochia and Alexandria. Formally these issues were attributed to the period of the pagan revival under Julianus II Apostate (360-363), however after recent studies now it seems clear that these issues belong to the time of Maximinus′ persecutions in 311-312 AD. Highly interesting historical coin and rare.

Coh.1(Julianis II) ; Kankelfitz 23 (Julianus II) ; McAlee 170(f) ;
van Heesch (1993), pag.66, pl.11,3 ; Sear 14927 R
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weight 1,10gr. ; bronze Ø 14mm.
officina Є

obv. Jupiter seated left, holding globe and scepter
IOVI CONSERVATORI
rev. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond
VICTORIA AVGG, Є in right field, ANT in exergue

A vigorous persecution of the Christians had been initiated by Diocletianus in 303 AD, though Galerius was almost certainly the chief instigator of the imperial edict. The feect was largely felt in the East, where Galerius and Maximianus held sway in the years following Diocletianus′ abdication in 305. Although Galerius abandoned the policy of Christian persecution shortly before his death in 311, Maximinus Daza refused to extend religious toleration to the territories under his control and even increased the fervour of persecution for a further year and a half. Eventually by the end of 312 he came to realize that he was being politically outmanoeuvred by his western rivals on the question of religious policy, as evidenced by the edict on toleration promulgated by Constantine and Licinius at Milan early in 313. Maximinus finally renounced his persecution of the Christians but soon thereafter he was defeated in battle by Licinius, resulting in his political downfall. In the territories of Maximinus Daza a small group of civic coins where issued in the mints of Nicomedia, Antiochia and Alexandria. Formally these issues were attributed to the period of the pagan revival under Julianus II Apostate (360-363), however after recent studies now it seems clear that these issues belong to the time of Maximinus′ persecutions in 311-312 AD. Highly interesting historical coin and rare.

Cohen 53 (Julianus II) ; RIC- ; van Heesch 2 ; Sear 14932 R
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weight 5,50gr. ; billon Ø 23mm.
officina 4 (Q)

obv. Laureate head of Maxentius right, surrounded
by the legend;  IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
rev. Hexastyle temple of Venus and Roma containing Roma
seated facing, head left, holding globe and sceptre, shield at
her side, wreath in pediment, R B Q in exergue, surrounded
by the legend; CONSERV VRB SVAE

The Temple of Venus and Roma (Latin: Templum Veneris et Romae) is thought to have been the largest temple in Ancient Rome. Located on the Velian Hill, between the eastern edge of the Forum Romanum and the Colosseum, it was dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix (″Venus the Bringer of Good Fortune″) and Roma Aeterna (″Eternal Rome″). The architect was the emperor Hadrian and construction began in 121. It was officially inaugurated by Hadrian in 135, and finished in 141 under Antoninus Pius. Damaged by fire in 307, it was restored with alterations by the emperor Maxentius. The temple of Rome features on the coinage of the early fourth century struck under Maxentius, Maximianus Herculius and Constantine the Great, commemorating the reconstruction of the temple following the fire of AD 307.

Cohen  21 ; RIC 210 ; Sear 14987
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