GoldAureusofEmperorAntoninusPiusLC.291Origin:MediterraneanCirca:138ADto161ADCollection:RomanCoinsMedium: GoldAdditional Information: 7.4g. Obverse: Laureate head of  More »

GoldAureusofEmperorAntoninusPiusLC.291Origin:MediterraneanCirca:138ADto161ADCollection:RomanCoinsMedium: GoldAdditional Information: 7.4g. Obverse: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius, facing right. 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III.'Reverse: Winged Victory, facing right, holding a trophy with both hands. 'IMPERATOR II'. - (LC.291)   « Less

Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus - LC.292Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 209 AD to 211 ADCollection: Roman CoinsMedium: GolAdditional Information: 7.3g. Obverse: Draped and  More »

Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus - LC.292Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 209 AD to 211 ADCollection: Roman CoinsMedium: GolAdditional Information: 7.3g. Obverse: Draped and laureate bust of Septimius Severus, facing right. 'SEVER P AVG P M TR P X COS III.'Reverse: Confronted busts of Caracalla (left), draped and laureate, and Geta (right), draped and bare-headed. Facing bust of Julia Domna in the centre. 'FELICITAS / SAECVLI' ('felicity of the age'). - (LC.292)   « Less

Silver Denarius of Aelius - C.5977Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 136 AD to 138 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Silver.How many hands have touched a coin in your  More »

Silver Denarius of Aelius - C.5977Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 136 AD to 138 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Silver.How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin is a memorial to ancient Rome passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.5977)   « Less

Bronze Centenionalis of Constantius Gallus Struck While Caesar - C.0389Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 351 AD to 354 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.How  More »

Bronze Centenionalis of Constantius Gallus Struck While Caesar - C.0389Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 351 AD to 354 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to Constantius Gallus passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0389)   « Less

Bronze Centenionalis of Constantius Gallus Struck While Caesar - C.0708Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 351 AD to 354 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.How many  More »

Bronze Centenionalis of Constantius Gallus Struck While Caesar - C.0708Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 351 AD to 354 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to Constantius Gallus passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0708)   « Less

Bronze Centenionalis of Constantius Gallus Struck While Caesar - C.4773Origin: Minted in AlexandriaCirca: 351 AD to 354 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium:  More »

Bronze Centenionalis of Constantius Gallus Struck While Caesar - C.4773Origin: Minted in AlexandriaCirca: 351 AD to 354 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to Constantius Gallus passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.4773)   « Less

Roman Bronze Coin of Crispus Struck While Caesar - C.0586Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 316 AD to 326 ADCollection: Roman CoinsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Flavius Julius  More »

Roman Bronze Coin of Crispus Struck While Caesar - C.0586Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 316 AD to 326 ADCollection: Roman CoinsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Flavius Julius Crispus was born in 303 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his first wife Minervina. He was named Caesar in 316 A.D., served as Consul three times, and governed Gaul in 320 A.D. Crispus was also an able and popular military commander, leading forces to victory against Germanic barbarians as well as commanding the naval fleet during the final war against Licinius and his son. Unfortunately, Crispus’ promising life was cut short when he was executed in 326 A.D. at his father’s command. Apparently, his step-mother, Fausta, accused him of having an affair with her. However, it seems as though she really just wanted to get Crispus out of the way so that her sons would be first in line for the throne. When it was determined that Fausta was lying, she too was executed.   « Less

Roman Bronze Coin of Crispus Struck While Caesar - C.0588Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 316 AD to 326 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Flavius Julius  More »

Roman Bronze Coin of Crispus Struck While Caesar - C.0588Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 316 AD to 326 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Flavius Julius Crispus was born in 303 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his first wife Minervina. He was named Caesar in 316 A.D., served as Consul three times, and governed Gaul in 320 A.D. Crispus was also an able and popular military commander, leading forces to victory against Germanic barbarians as well as commanding the naval fleet during the final war against Licinius and his son. Unfortunately, Crispus’ promising life was cut short when he was executed in 326 A.D. at his father’s command. Apparently, his step-mother, Fausta, accused him of having an affair with her. However, it seems as though she really just wanted to get Crispus out of the way so that her sons would be first in line for the throne. When it was determined that Fausta was lying, she too was executed.   « Less

Bronze Follis of Crispus Struck While Caesar - C.4734Origin: Minted in CysicusCirca: 316 AD to 326 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Flavius Julius Crispus  More »

Bronze Follis of Crispus Struck While Caesar - C.4734Origin: Minted in CysicusCirca: 316 AD to 326 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.Flavius Julius Crispus was born in 303 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his first wife Minervina. He was named Caesar in 316 A.D., served as Consul three times, and governed Gaul in 320 A.D. Crispus was also an able and popular military commander, leading forces to victory against Germanic barbarians as well as commanding the naval fleet during the final war against Licinius and his son. Unfortunately, Crispus’ promising life was cut short when he was executed in 326 A.D. at his father’s command. Apparently, his step-mother, Fausta, accused him of having an affair with her. However, it seems as though she really just wanted to get Crispus out of the way so that her sons would be first in line for the throne. When it was determined that Fausta was lying, she too was executed.   « Less

Bronze Follis of Crispus Struck While Caesar - C.4752Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 316 AD to 326 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze. Flavius Julius Crispus was  More »

Bronze Follis of Crispus Struck While Caesar - C.4752Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 316 AD to 326 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze. Flavius Julius Crispus was born in 303 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his first wife Minervina. He was named Caesar in 316 A.D., served as Consul three times, and governed Gaul in 320 A.D. Crispus was also an able and popular military commander, leading forces to victory against Germanic barbarians as well as commanding the naval fleet during the final war against Licinius and his son. Unfortunately, Crispus’ promising life was cut short when he was executed in 326 A.D. at his father’s command. Apparently, his step-mother, Fausta, accused him of having an affair with her. However, it seems as though she really just wanted to get Crispus out of the way so that her sons would be first in line for the throne. When it was determined that Fausta was lying, she too was executed.   « Less