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Vel Garnett Collection

Greek


Alexander the Great, AR Drachm, c.336-323 BC, Macedonian Kingdom, Thrace-Colophon
(No legend)
Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion-skin headdress
ALEXANDROU
Zeus seated left, his right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in right hand, scepter in left
* in left field, spear head in right field behind name
17mm, 4.06g
Price 1760
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Autonomous Issue, AE18, c.90-75 BC, Macedonia-Thessalonika
(No legend)
Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet, border of dots
QESSL_L / NIKHS
Legend above and below horse galloping right, caduceus below
18mm, 7.11g
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Roman Republican


Marcus Porcius Laeca (M Porcius Laeca), AR Denarius, 125 BC, Rome
LAECA
Helmeted head of Roma right, * in right field
M . PORC
Libertas in fast quadriga right, crowned by Victory flying left above
ROMA in exergue
16mm x 17mm, 3.58g
Porcia 3; Cr 270/1; Syd 513
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: Seaby notes "This moneyer was a descendant of P. Porcius Laeca, praetor in 195 BC, who proposed and carried the Lex Porcia de Provocatione. This granted the Roman citizen residing outside the city right of appeal in criminal matters against the magistrates acting in their military capacity and is commemorated by the reverse type."


C. Vibius C. f. Pansa (C. Vibius C.f Pansa), AR Denarius, c.90 BC, Rome
PANSA
Large head of Apollo right in low relief, locks of hair heavy and scattered, III below chin
(No legend)
Minerva in quadriga right
C . VIBIVS . C . F in exergue
19mm x 20mm, 3.79g
Vibia 2c; Sydenham 684a
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Mn. Fonteius C. f. (Mn. Fontei C.f), AR Denarius, 85 BC, Rome
M . FONTEI behind, C . F . before
Laureate head of Vejovis right, thunderbolt below
(No legend)
Infant winged Genius on goat right, Dioscuri caps above, thrysus in exergue, all within laurel wreath
20mm x 21mm, 3.85g
Fonteia 10; Syd 724a
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: In Roman Silver Coins, Vol 1, Seaby notes "In the temple of Vejovis in Rome there stood near his statue a goat bearing a winged Genius on its back, a representation of which recalls the infancy of Jupiter who was suckled by the goat Amaltheia on Mount Ida."


L Aemilius Paullus Lepidus (Paullus Lepidus), AR Denarius, 62 BC, Rome
PAVLLVS . LEPIDVS-CONCORDIA
Diademed, veiled head of Concordia right
TER
L Aemilius Paullus Lepidus on right, standing facing, head left, right hand on trophy at center, Perseus and his two sons as captives on left
PAVLLVS in exergue
18mm x 19mm, 3.48g
Aemilia 10; Cr 415/1; Syd 926
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


L Scribonius Libo (Scribonius Libo), AR Denarius, 62 BC, Rome
LIBO | BON EVENT
Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right
PVTEAL
Well head ornamented with two lyres, tongs and festoons
SCRIBON in exergue
19mm, 3.54g
Scribonia 8; Crawford 416/1a; Sydenham 928
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Notes from Seaby RSC: Bonus Eventus was the god of "Good Fortune" and the divinity who favored agriculture. The reverse shows the Puteal Scribonianum which was erected in the Forum near the arch of Fabius.


M Porcius Cato (M. Cato), AR Quinarius, 47-46 BC, Africa mint
Head of Liber right wearing ivy wreath, M . [CATO . PRO . PR] below
Victory seated right, palm in left hand, patera in right
VICTRIX in exergue
13mm x 14mm, 2.01g
Cr 462/2; Syd 1054
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Roman Imperatorial - Marc Antony


Marc Antony, AR Denarius, 32-31 BC, Mint moving with Marc Antony
ANT . AVG / III . VIR . R . P . C
Galley right, scepter tied with fillet on prow
LEG |XI
Aquila between two legionary standards
18mm x 20mm, 3.37g
Sydenham 1229; Crawford 544/25
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Roman Imperial and Provincial - Augustus


Augustus, AR Denarius, 29-27 BC, Group II, Italy, Uncertain Mints (Brundisium and Rome?)
(No legend)
Victory standing right on prow, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left
IMP . CAESAR
Octavian standing right in ornamented slow quadriga, branch downward in right hand, reins in left
19mm x 21mm, 3.37g
RIC I, 264 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Tiberius (and Drusus)


Tiberius, AR Denarius, 14-37, Rome
TI CAESAR DIVI-AVG F AVGVSTVS
Laureate head right
PONTIF-MAXIM
Female figure seated right on chair with ornamented legs, vertical scepter in right hand, branch in left, single exergue line
17mm x 18mm, 3.66g
RIC I, 30 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: This issue is commonly referred to as the "Tribute Penny" from the bible and is often described as Livia seated on reverse.


Drusus, AE As, 22-23, Rome
DRVSVS . CAESAR . TI . AVG . F . DIVI . AVG . N
Bare head left
PONTIF . TRIBVN . POTEST . ITER
Legend surrounding large S . C
25mm x 29mm, 10.54g
RIC I, 45 (C); BMCRE 99 (Tiberius); Cohen 2
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Vespasian


Vespasian, AE As, 71, Rome
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III
Laureate head right
(No legend)
Eagle standing facing on globe, head right
S | C across fields
28mm x 29mm, 10.06g
RIC II, 497 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Vespasian, AR Denarius, 72-73, Rome
IMP CAES VESP-AVG P M COS IIII
Laureate head right
AVGVR / TRI POT
Simpulum, aspergillum, ewer, lituus
18mm x 20mm, 2.39g
RIC II, 42 (C2)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Vespasian, AR Denarius, 75, Rome
IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
PON MAX-TR P COS VI
Pax seated left, branch in right hand, left arm resting on arm of chair
18mm x 20mm, 3.19g
RIC II, 90 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Titus


Titus, AR Denarius, January 1, 80-July 1, 80, Group IV, Rome
IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M
Laureate head right
TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P
Wreath flanked by palms (?) on two curule chairs
16mm x 18mm, 3.48g
RIC II, 25a (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Domitian


Domitian as Caesar, AR Denarius, 80, Rome
CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII
Laureate head right
PRINCEPS-IVVENTVTIS
Minerva advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand, shield in left
16mm x 19mm, 3.24g
RIC II, 41 (Titus) (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Domitian as Caesar, AR Denarius, 80, Rome
CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII
Laureate head right
PRINCEPS-IVVENTVTIS
Clasped hands holding legionary eagle set on prow
17mm x 18mm, 3.37g
RIC II, 45 (Titus) (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Domitian, AR Denarius, 88-89, Fourth Issue, Rome
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG-GERM P M TR P VIII
Laureate head right
IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P
Minerva standing left, spear in right hand, left hand on hip
18mm x 19mm, 3.54g
RIC II, 140 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Domitian, AR Denarius, 95-96, Rome
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG-GERM P M TR P XV
Laureate head right
IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P
Minerva advancing right, brandishing javelin with right hand, round shield in left
19mm x 20mm, 3.10g
RIC II, 190 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Domitian, AE As, 85, Rome
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P
Laureate bust right, aegis on left shoulder
AETERNITATI AVGVST
Aeternitas standing left, bust of sun in right hand, bust of moon in left
S | C across fields
26mm x 27mm, 11.70g
RIC II, 297 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Domitian, AE Dupondius, 86, Rome
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P
Radiate bust right, aegis on left shoulder
FORTVNAE-AVGVSTI
Fortuna standing facing, head left, rudder in right hand, cornucopiae in left
S | C across fields
28mm x 29mm, 12.64g
RIC II, 326a (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Trajan


Trajan, AR Denarius, 98-99, Rome
IMP CAES NERVA TRAI_AN AVG GERM
Laureate head right, drapery on left shoulder
P . M . TR . P . COS . II . P . P
Abundantia seated left on chair of crossed cornucopiae, scepter in right hand
19mm x 20mm, 3.14g
RIC II, --(cf. RIC 1, but unlisted with this bust type)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Trajan, AR Denarius, 101-102, Rome
IMP CAES NERVA TRA-IAN AVG GERM
Laureate head right
P . M . TR . P . COS . IIII . P . P
Victory standing right on prow ending in serpent, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left
18mm, 2.86g
RIC II, 59 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Trajan, AR Denarius, 103-111, Rome
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P
Laureate head right, drapery over left shoulder
COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Dacian standing left, hands bound, various arms on ground
DAC CAP in exergue
17mm x 19mm, 2.76g
RIC II, 99 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Trajan, AR Denarius, 103-111, Rome
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P
Laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder
COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Fortuna standing facing, head left, rudder on prow in right hand, cornucopiae in left
18mm x 20mm, 3.04g
RIC II, 122 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Trajan, AR Denarius, 103-111, Rome
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P
Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Virtus standing right, parazonium in left hand, reversed spear in right, left foot on helmet
18mm x 19mm, 3.04g
RIC II, 204 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Trajan, AE Dupondius, 114-117, Rome
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right
PROVIDENTIA . A_VGVSTI . S . P . Q . R
Providentia standing facing, head left, scepter in left hand, resting left elbow on column, pointing with right hand at globe at feet to left
S | C across fields
26mm x 27mm, 13.93g
RIC II, 665 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: RIC lists the flan composition as orichalcum. The chips in the patina on both sides seem to indicate this example is bronze.


Trajan, AR Denarius, 103-111, Rome
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P
Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Trajan, at left, standing facing, head right, parazonium (?) in left hand, vertical scepter in right, crowned by Victory on right, standing left, palm in left hand
18mm x 19mm, 2.90g
RIC II, --
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: Unlisted in RIC with slight drapery bust type - should be listed around RIC 212-213 for reverse type.


Trajan, AR Denarius, 112-114, Rome
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P
Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Trajan on horseback left, scepter in right hand, reigns in left
19mm x 20mm, 2.78g
RIC II, -- (similar to RIC 291, emperor on horseback holding spear and Victory)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Hadrian (and Sabina)


Hadrian, AR Denarius, 118, Rome
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder
P M-[TR P]-COS-II .
Pietas, veiled, standing right, both hands raised
VOT | PVB across fields
17mm x 19mm, 3.30g
RIC II, 47 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Hadrian, AR Denarius, 119-122, Rome
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN H_ADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
P M TR-P-COS III
Roma seated left on cuirass, Victory in right hand, spear in left
18mm x 19mm, 2.77g
RIC II, 78 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: An unusual depiction of Victory with wreath downward instead of the usual upward pose. Significance?


Hadrian, AR Denarius, Late 125-Early 128, Rome
HADRIANVS-AVGVSTVS
Laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder
COS-III
Ceres seated left, corn ears in right hand over filled modius at feet to left, cornucopiae in left
Globe in exergue
18mm x 19mm, 2.91g
RIC II, 146 (R)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Hadrian, AR Denarius, 134-138, Rome
HADRIANVS-AVG COS III P P
Laureate head right
ROMA-FELIX
Roma seated left on curule chair, branch upward in right hand, scepter in left
17mm x 19mm, 2.89g
RIC II, 264 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Hadrian, AR Denarius, 134-138, Rome
HADRIANVS-AVG COS III P P
Laureate head right
ROMVLO-CONDITORI
Romulus, bare-headed, advancing right, transverse reversed spear in right hand, trophy in left over shoulder
18mm x 20mm, 3.16g
RIC II, 266 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Hadrian, AR Denarius, 134-138, Class E, Rome
HADRIANVS-AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
COS-III
Minerva standing facing, head right, reversed spear in right hand, left hand resting on shield to right
17mm x 19mm, 3.12g
RIC II, 330 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: Vel had this attributed as an Eastern mint issue. I confirmed with Barry Murphy this is a regular Rome issue.


Sabina, AR Denarius, 128-136, Class A, Rome
SABINA-AVGVSTA
Diademed, draped bust right, hair waved, rising into crest on top above diadem, knotted in queue, falling down back of neck
CONCOR_DIA AVG
Concordia seated left, patera in right hand, vertical scepter in left
18mm, 3.54g
RIC II, 391 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Hadrian, AE As, 121-122, Group A. III, Rome
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN-HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bust right, aegis on left shoulder
P M TR P-COS III
Pax standing facing, head left, branch downward in right hand, cornucopiae in left
S | C across fields
26mm x 27mm, 9.91g
RIC II, 616v (C for type)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: RIC II 616 series, but unlisted with this bust type.

Antoninus Pius (and Faustina I)


Antoninus Pius as Caesar, AR Denarius, February 25-July 10, 138, Rome
IMP T AEL CAES-ANTONINVS
Bare head right
TRIB . PO_T-COS
Felicitas standing facing, head left, short caduceus upward in right hand, cornucopiae in left
17mm x 18mm, 3.08g
RIC II, -- (Hadrian)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: RIC II, 451 under Hadrian lists this exact coin, but for an AV quinarius (R2) and not a denarius.


Antoninus Pius, AR Denarius, Near end of 138, Rome
IMP T AEL CAES HADRI-ANTONINVS
Bare head right
AVG PIVS P M T_R P COS DES II
Minerva standing facing, head left, Victory in right hand, left hand resting on shield, spear resting against left arm
18mm x 19mm, 3.47g
RIC III, 9 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Antoninus Pius, Fourree AR Denarius, 143-144, Rome for type
ANTONINVS AVG PIV_S P P TR P COS III
Laureate head right
IMPERA_TOR-II
Victory standing facing, head left, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left
18mm x 19mm, 2.73g
RIC III, 111c for type
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: An attractive contemporary forgery with good style and nearly fully intact silver plating.


Antoninus Pius, AR Denarius, 148-149, Rome
ANTONINVS AVG-PIVS P P TR P XII
Laureate head right
C_OS-IIII
Annona standing facing, head left, corn-ears in right hand over filled modius at feet to left, anchor in left
18mm x 20mm, 3.42g
RIC III, 175 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Antoninus Pius, AR Denarius, 151-152, Rome
IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Laureate head right
TR POT XV-COS IIII
Tranquillitas, veiled, standing facing, head right, rudder in right hand, corn ears in left
TRANQ in exergue
18mm x 19mm, 2.76g
RIC III, 218 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Antoninus Pius, AR Denarius, 153-154, Rome
ANTONINVS AVG PI_VS P P TR P XVII
Laureate head right
LIBERALITAS-VII COS IIII
Antoninus Pius, togate, standing facing, head left, coin distributor in right hand, roll in left
16mm x 19mm, 2.41g
RIC III, 237 (R)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Faustina I, AR Denarius, After 140/141, Rome
DIVA-FAVSTINA
Draped bust right, hair elaborately waved in several loops around head, drawn up and coiled on top
AED DIV FAVSTINAE
Hexastyle temple in which is seated a figure of Faustina, outer most columns contain standing figure holding vertical lit torch, Victories as acroteria, peacock in pediment, roof surmounted by quadriga
17mm x 18mm, 2.98g
RIC III, 343 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Antoninus Pius, Orichalcum Dupondius, 155-156, Rome
ANTONINVS AVG-PIVS P P IMP II
Radiate head right
TR POT XIX-COS IIII
Annona seated right, cornucopiae in both hands, feet on stool, filled modius at feet
SC in exergue
25mm x 26mm, 11.38g
RIC III, --; Strack 1120
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Faustina I, AR Imitative Denarius, After 140/141, Rome for style
DIVA-FAVSTINI (sic)
Draped bust right, hair elaborately waved in several loops around head, drawn up and coiled on top
ACONSE_CRATIO
Antoninus Pius (?) standing facing, head left, right hand raised, scepter in left
16mm x 17mm, 2.71g
RIC III, --
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: This ancient counterfeit does not imitate any listed examples from RIC with the CONSECRATIO reverse.


Divus Antoninus Pius, AR Denarius, 161, Rome
DIVVS-ANTONINVS
Bare head right
DIVO-PIO
Large shrine with doors closed
17mm x 18mm, 3.25g
RIC III, 441 (Marcus Aurelius)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Marcus Aurelius


Marcus Aurelius, AR Denarius, 145-147, Rome
AVRELIVS CAESAR-AVG PII F
Bare head right
COS-II
Honos, togate, standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, cornucopiae in left
16mm x 19mm, 2.88g
RIC III, 429a (Antoninus Pius) (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Marcus Aurelius, AR Denarius, December 163-December 164, Rome
ANTONINVS AVG-ARMENIACVS
Laureate head right
P M TR P XVIII-IMP II COS III
Mars, helmeted, standing facing, head right, reversed spear in right hand, left hand resting on shield
17mm x 18mm, 3.40g
RIC III, 92 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Marcus Aurelius, AR Denarius, March-December 161, Rome
IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG
Bare head right
CONCORD AVG TR P XV
Concordia seated left, patera in right hand, leaning with left arm on statue of Spes placed on cornucopiae
COS III in exergue
17mm x 18mm, 3.19g
RIC III, --
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: RIC 2 has bare head right with legend five and cornucopiae under seat; RIC 5 with laureate head right, legend five and Spes on cornucopiae; RIC 6 with bare head, cuirassed bust right, legend five and Spes on cornucopiae. All of which are listed as common, but RIC does not list bare head right, legend five, Spes on cornucopiae.


Divus Marcus Aurelius, AR Denarius, c.180, Rome
DIVVS M AN_TONINVS PIVS
Bare head right
CONSECRATIO
Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, head left
17mm x 19mm, 2.40g
RIC III, 269 (Commodus) (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Commodus (and Crispina)


Commodus, AR Denarius, 181-182, Rome
M COMMODVS-ANTONINVS AVG
Laureate head right
LIB AVG V TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P
Liberalitas standing facing, head left, coin distributor in right hand, cornucopiae in left
18mm x 19mm, 3.37g
RIC III, 36 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Crispina, AR Denarius, Before 183, Rome
CRISPINA-AVGVSTA
Draped bust right, hair weaved in rows and tucked in round coil at back
VE_NVS
Venus standing facing, head left, apple in right hand, gathering up drapery on her left shoulder with left hand
18mm x 19mm, 3.18g
RIC III, 286a (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Septimius Severus (and Julia Domna)


Septimius Severus, AR Denarius, 197, Rome
L SEPT SEV PER[T-AVG] IMP VIIII
Laureate head right
PROFEC_TI_O AVG
Emperor on horseback prancing right, spear pointing forward in both hands
17mm x 18mm, 2.02g
RIC IV, Part I, 106 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Septimius Severus, AR Denarius, 200, Rome
SEVERVS AVG-PART MAX
Laureate head right
P M T_R P VIII-COS II-P P
Victory advancing left, wreath in both hands over shield set on low base at left
18mm x 19mm, 3.02g
RIC IV, Part I, 150 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Septimius Severus, AR Denarius, 200-201, Rome
SEVERVS AVG-PART MAX
Laureate head right
PROVID-AVGG
Providentia standing facing, head left, wand in right hand over globe, scepter in left
19mm x 20mm, 3.12g
RIC IV, Part I, 166 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Septimius Severus, AR Denarius, 207, Rome
SEVERVS-PIVS AVG
Laureate head right
P M TR P XV COS III P P
Victory standing right, left foot on stool or box, inscribing shield set on palm
19mm x 20mm, 3.18g
RIC IV, Part I, 211 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: RIC describes Victory with foot on globe


Septimius Severus, AR Denarius, 210, Second Issue, Rome
SEVERVS PIVS-AVG BRIT
Laureate head right
P M TR P XVIII-COS III P P
Neptune standing left, nude but for chlamys draped over left shoulder, hanging behind and falling across right arm, right foot on rock, trident in left hand
18mm x 19mm, 3.28g
RIC IV, Part I, 241 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Septimius Severus, AR Denarius, 210, Second Issue, Rome
SEVERVS PIVS-AVG BRIT
Laureate head right
P M TR P XVIII-COS III P P
Salus seated left, right hand empty, snake coiled up around throne
18mm x 19mm, 2.73g
RIC IV, Part I, 242 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Septimius Severus, AR Denarius, 202-210, Rome
SEVERVS-PIVS AVG
Laureate head right
FVNDATOR-PACIS
Septimius Severus, veiled, standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, roll in left
18mm x 19mm, 2.97g
RIC IV, Part I, 265 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Septimius Severus, AR Denarius, 194-195, Emesa
IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II
Laureate head right
BONI E_V_ENTVS
Bonus Eventus standing facing, head left, basket of fruit in right hand, corn ears in left
18mm x 19mm, 2.54g
RIC IV, Part I, 369 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Septimius Severus, AR Denarius, 196-197, Second Group, New Style, Laodicea ad Mare
L SEPT SEV PERT-AVG IMP VIII
Laureate head right
PR_OVIDE_NTIA AVG
Providentia standing facing, head left, wand in right hand pointing downward, scepter in left, globe at feet to left
18mm x 20mm, 3.65g
RIC IV, Part I, 491(a) (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Julia Domna, AR Denarius, 196-211, Rome
IVLIA PIA-FELIX AVG
Draped bust right, hair weaved in rows and tucked at back of head in weaved bun pattern, one separate long braid following the bottom of upper weaves
MATRI-DEVM
Cybele, turreted, standing facing, head left, legs crossed, drum in right hand, scepter in left and leaning on column with left arm, lion at feet to left with right front paw raised
18mm x 19mm, 3.24g
RIC IV, Part I, 570 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Julia Domna, AR Denarius, 196-202, New Style, Laodicea ad Mare
IVLIA-AVGVSTA
Draped bust right, hair weaved in rows and tucked at back of head in weaved bun pattern
SAECVLI FE_LICITAS
Isis, wearing polos on head, standing right, left foot on prow, suckling the infant Horus, rudder leaning against altar at left
19mm x 20mm, 3.69g
RIC IV, Part I, 645 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Julia Domna, AR Denarius, 196-202, New Style, Laodicea ad Mare
IVLIA-AVGVSTA
Draped bust right, hair weaved in rows and tucked at back of head in weaved bun pattern
VES_TAE-SANCTAE
Vesta, veiled, standing facing, head left, patera in right hand, scepter in left
17mm x 20mm, 3.03g
RIC IV, Part I, 648 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Septimius Severus, AE28, Julius Faustinianus as Magistrate, 193-211, Moesia Inferior-Markianopolis
AV K L CEPT-CEVHROC
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VI FAVCTINIANO_V MARKIANO_POLITWN
Cybele seated left on throne, patera in right hand, left arm resting on drum, lion behind
28mm x 30mm, 16.07g
Moushmov 382
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Caracalla (and Plautilla)


Caracalla as caesar, AR Denarius, 196?, Rome
M AVR ANTONI_NVS CAES
Bare head, draped bust right, seen from behind
SECVRITAS PE_RPETVA
Minerva standing facing, head left, reversed spear in left hand, right resting on shield
17mm x 18mm, 3.16g
RIC IV, Part I, 2 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Denarius, 201-206, Group I, Rome
ANTONINVS-PIVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust right, seen from behind
ADVENTVS / AVGVSTOR
Galley sailing left, four rowers in center, two seated figures under canopy at right, mast with sail on prow, two standards on stern, waves below
18mm x 19mm, 2.88g
RIC IV, Part I, 121 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Denarius, 201-206, Group I, Rome
ANTONINVS-PIVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust right, seen from behind
CONCOR_DIA-FELIX
Caracalla standing left, clasping hands with Plautilla standing right
18mm x 20mm, 3.03g
RIC IV, Part I, 124 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Denarius, 211, Rome
ANTONINVS PIVS-AVG BRIT
Laureate head right
P M TR P XIIII-COS III P P
Concordia seated left, patera in right hand, double cornucopiae in left
19mm x 20mm, 3.04g
RIC IV, Part I, 183 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Denarius, 212, Rome
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Laureate head right
P M TR P XV COS III P P
Annona seated left, corn ears in right hand over modius on ground at left, cornucopiae in left
18mm, 3.34g
RIC IV, Part I, 195 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Denarius, 210-213, Rome
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Laureate head right
ADVENTVS AVGVSTI
Caracalla on horseback, riding left, right hand raised, transverse spear in left
19mm x 20mm, 3.02g
RIC IV, Part I, 212 (R)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Denarius, 210-213, Rome
ANTONINVS-PIVS AVG BRIT
Laureate head right
INDVLG-FECVNDAE
Indulgentia (Julia Domna?) seated left on curule chair, wearing polos, right hand extended, transverse scepter in left
19mm x 20mm, 2.82g
RIC IV, Part I, 214 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Denarius, 210-213, Rome
ANTONINVS-PIVS AVG BRIT
Laureate head right
MARTI PROPVG_NATORI
Mars advancing left, spear (mace?) pointing forward in right hand, trophy in left over shoulder
20mm, 3.24g
RIC IV, Part I, 223 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Denarius, 210-213, Rome
ANTONINVS PIVS-AVG BRIT
Laureate head right
MONETA AVG
Moneta standing facing, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left
18mm x 19mm, 2.64g
RIC IV, Part I, 224 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Antoninianus, 215, Rome
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P XVIII-COS IIII P P
Jupiter, nude, standing right, thunderbolt in right hand, scepter in left
22mm x 23mm, 5.17g
RIC IV, Part I, 258a (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Antoninianus, 215, Rome
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from front
P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P
Sol, radiate, standing facing, nude but for chlamys over left shoulder, head left, right hand raised, globe in left
23mm x 25mm, 4.97g
RIC IV, Part I, 264c (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Denarius, 217, Rome
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Laureate head right
P M TR P XX COS IIII P P
Jupiter, naked, seated left, patera in right hand, scepter in left
18mm x 19mm, 2.43g
RIC IV, Part I, 287a (R)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Denarius, 213-217, Rome
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Laureate head right
LIBERAL-AVG . VIIII
Liberalitas standing facing, head left, coin shaker with five holes in right hand, cornucopiae in left
17mm x 20mm, 3.40g
RIC IV, Part I, 302 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Plautilla, AR Denarius, 202-205, Issue I, Rome
PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE
Draped bust right, hair coiled in ridges and fastened in large two-coil bun at back, ear exposed
PROPAGO IMPERI
Caracalla standing left, clasping hands with Plautilla standing right
18mm x 19mm, 2.93g
RIC IV, Part I, 362 (Caracalla) (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Caracalla, AR Denarius, 215, Rome
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Laureate head right
P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P
Roma standing facing, head left, Victory in right hand, reversed spear in left
18mm x 19mm, 3.31g
RIC IV, Part I, --
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: Same reverse as 243, but RIC does not list this reverse type for the issues after 214 AD

Geta


Geta, AR Denarius, 198-200, Rome
L SEPTIMIVS-GETA CAES
Bare headed, draped bust right, seen from behind
SPES-PVBLICA
Spes advancing left, flower upward in right hand, hitching skirt with left
17mm x 19mm, 3.39g
RIC IV, Part I, 4 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Geta, AR Denarius, 202, Laodicea ad Mare
P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
Bare headed, draped bust right, seen from behind
MARTI-VICTORI
Mars advancing right, spear pointing forward in right hand, trophy in left over shoulder
20mm, 3.08g
RIC IV, Part I, 103 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Macrinus


Macrinus, AE25, Pontianus as Magistrate, 217-218, Moesia Inferior-Markianopolis
AVT K OPELLIOC CEVH MAKRIANOC
Laureate, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VP PONTIANOV MARKIANOPOLITWN
Fortuna standing facing, head left, rudder in right hand, cornucopiae in left
25mm x 26mm, 12.70g
Moushmov 526
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Diadumenian


Diadumenian, AE27, 218, Moesia Inferior-Nicopolis ad Istrum
K M OPPEL ANTWNIN-DIADOUMENIANOC
Bare headed, draped (?) bust right
[VP AGRIPPA] NIKOPOLITWN P
Ister, bare to waist, seated left on rocks, branch in right hand, knife (?) in left set on rock
POC ICTP in exergue
27mm x 28mm, 13.01g
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Elagabalus (and Julia Maesa, Julia Soaemius)


Elagabalus, AR Antoninianus, 218, Rome
IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P-COS P P
Roma seated left, Victory in right hand, scepter in left, shield at side
21mm x 23mm, 4.88g
RIC IV, Part II, 1 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Elagabalus, AR Denarius, 218, Rome
IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P COS P P
Roma seated left, Victory in right hand, scepter in left, shield at side
19mm x 20mm, 2.58g
RIC IV, Part II, 3 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Elagabalus, AR Denarius, 219, Rome
IMP ANTONINVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P-II-COS II P P
Pax walking left, olive branch upward in right hand, transverse scepter in left
18mm x 19mm, 3.50g
RIC IV, Part II, 21 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Elagabalus, AR Denarius, 222, Rome
IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust right, seen from front
P M TR P V COS IIII P P
Elagabalus standing facing, head left, sacrificing from patera in right hand over lit altar to left, club in left hand
Star in upper left field
18mm x 19mm, 2.86g
RIC IV, Part II, 52 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Elagabalus, AR Antoninianus, 218-222, Rome
IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
FIDES EXERCITVS
Fides seated left, eagle in right hand, standard in left, another standard before
22mm x 23mm, 4.73g
RIC IV, Part II, 70 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Elagabalus, AR Antoninianus, 218-222, Rome
IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
SALVS ANTONINI AVG
Salus standing facing, head right, feeding a snake which she holds in her arms
23mm x 24mm, 6.43g
RIC IV, Part II, 138 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Elagabalus, AR Antoninianus, 218-222, Rome
IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
SALVS ANTONINI AVG
Salus standing facing, head right, feeding a snake which she holds in her arms
22mm x 23mm, 5.38g
RIC IV, Part II, 138 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Elagabalus, AR Antoninianus, 218-222, Rome
IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
Radiate, draped bust right, seen from behind
VICTOR . ANTON_INI . AVG
Victory running right, palm in left hand, wreath upward in right
21mm x 22mm, 5.75g
RIC IV, Part II, 155 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Elagabalus, AR Denarius, 218-222, Antioch
IMP ANTO_NINVS AVG
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
BO_NVS-EVENTVS
Bonus Eventus, nude, standing facing, head left, patera in right hand over lit altar at left, corn ears in left
18mm x 19mm, 3.02g
RIC IV, Part II, 186 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Julia Soaemias, AR Denarius, 218-222, Rome
IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG
Draped bust right, hair braided in straight lines and tucked at back of neck
VENVS CAEL_ESTIS
Venus, diademed, standing left, apple in right hand, scepter in left
* in right field
19mm x 20mm, 3.03g
RIC IV, Part II, 241 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Julia Maesa, AR Denarius, 223-226, Rome
IVLIA MAESA AVG
Draped bust right, hair braided in straight lines and tucked into small bun at base of head
I_V_NO
Juno, veiled, standing facing, head left, patera in right hand, scepter in left
19mm x 21mm, 3.58g
RIC IV, Part II, 254 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Elagabalus, AE26, Novius Rufus as Magistrate, 218-222, Moesia Inferior-Nicopolis ad Istrum
AV K M AVP-ANTWNEINOC
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKO[POLITWN PROC I CTP] / ON (in left field)
Victory advancing left, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left
26mm x 28mm, 11.66g
Moushmov 1387
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Severus Alexander (and Julia Mamaea)


Severus Alexander, AR Denarius, 227, Rome
IMP C M AVR SEV- ALEXAND AVG
Laureate, draped bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P VI-COS II P P
Emperor standing facing, head left, sacrificing from patera in right hand over lit tripod to left, scroll in left hand
18mm x 20mm, 2.60g
RIC IV, Part II, 70 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Severus Alexander, AR Denarius, 233, Rome
IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust right
P M TR P-X_II COS III P P
Sol, radiate, nude but for chlamys over left shoulder and flying behind, walking left, right hand raised, whip in left
19mm x 21mm, 2.59g
RIC IV, Part II, 120
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Severus Alexander, AR Denarius, 233, Rome
IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust right
P M TR P X_I_I COS III P P
Sol, radiate, nude but for chlamys over left shoulder and flying behind, walking left, right hand raised, whip in left
19mm x 21mm, 3.07g
RIC IV, Part II, 120
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Severus Alexander, AR Denarius, 222-228, Rome
IMP C M AVR SEV-ALEXAND AVG
Laureate, draped bust right, seen from behind
FIDE_S MI_LITVM
Fides standing facing, head left, standard in each hand
19mm x 20mm, 2.85g
RIC IV, Part II, 139 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Severus Alexander, AR Denarius, 222-228, Rome
IMP C M AVR SEV-ALEXAND AVG
Laureate, draped bust right, seen from behind
VIRT_VS AVG
Virtus standing right, reversed spear in right hand, left hand resting on shield
19mm x 21mm, 3.01g
RIC IV, Part II, 182 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Severus Alexander, AR Denarius, 228-231, Rome
IMP SEV ALE_XAND AVG
Laureate head right
VIRT_V_S-AVG
Emperor advancing right in military dress, spear pointing forward in right hand, trophy in left over shoulder
19mm x 21mm, 2.65g
RIC IV, Part II, 225 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Severus Alexander, AR Denarius, 222-235, Rome
IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust right
SPE_S-PVBLICA
Spes walking left, flower in right hand, raising skirt with left
19mm x 20mm, 3.00g
RIC IV, Part II, 254 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Severus Alexander, AR Denarius, 231-235, Group III, Rome
IMP ALEXAN_DER PIVS AVG
Laureate, bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder
VICTOR_IA AVG
Victory standing facing, head left, palm in left hand, right hand resting on shield set on seated captive
19mm x 20mm, 2.33g
RIC IV, Part II, 257 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Severus Alexander, AR Denarius, 221-235, Antioch
IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
Laureate, draped bust right, seen from behind
MARTI-PACIFERO
Mars standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, scepter in left
18mm x 19mm, 2.63g
RIC IV, Part II, 289 (C? - scarcity not listed in RIC)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Severus Alexander, AR Denarius, 222-235, Antioch
IMP SEV ALE_XAND AVG
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VICTO_RIA-AVG
Victory running right, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left over shoulder
18mm x 19mm, 2.90g
RIC IV, Part II, 302 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Julia Mamaea, AR Denarius, 222-235, Rome
IVLIA MAMAEA AVG
Draped bust right, hair weaved in rows and tucked at base of head, stephane in hair
VENVS GE_N_ETRIX
Venus standing facing, head left, apple in right hand, scepter in left, Cupid at left standing right with raised arms
19mm x 21mm, 2.78g
RIC IV, Part II, 355 (Severus Alexander) (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Maximinus I


Maximinus I, AR Denarius, 235, Rome
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR-P P P
Emperor standing facing, head left, right hand raised, reversed spear in left, standing between two standards
19mm x 20mm, 2.78g
RIC IV, Part II, 1 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Maximinus I, AR Denarius, March 235-January 236, Group I, Rome
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
FIDES M_I_LITVM
Fides standing facing, head left, standard in each hand
19mm x 21mm, 3.09g
RIC IV, Part II, 7a (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Maximinus I, AR Denarius, March 235-January 236, Group I, Rome
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
PAX-AVGVSTI
Pax standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, transverse scepter in left
18mm x 21mm, 2.97g
RIC IV, Part II, 12 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Maximinus I, AR Denarius, January 236-March/April 238, Group II, Rome
MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
PAX-AVGVSTI
Pax standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, transverse scepter in left
19mm x 21mm, 3.18g
RIC IV, Part II, 19 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Maximinus I, AR Denarius, January 236-March/April 238, Group II, Rome
MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
PROVIDE_NTIA AVG
Providentia standing facing, head left, wand in right hand over globe, cornucopiae in left
19mm x 20mm, 2.42g
RIC IV, Part II, 20 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Maximinus I, AR Denarius, January 236-March/April 238, Group II, Rome
MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
SALVS AVGVSTI
Salus seated left, patera in right hand, left arm leaning on arm of throne, feeding serpent rising from altar at left
19mm x 21mm, 2.59g
RIC IV, Part II, 21 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Maximinus I, AR Denarius, January 236-March/April 238, Group II, Rome
MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VICT_ORI_A GERM
Victory standing left, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left, seated captive at feet to left
18mm x 20mm, 3.39g
RIC IV, Part II, 23 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Gordian III


Gordian III as Caesar, AR Denarius, April-June 238, Rome
M ANT GORDIANVS CAES
Bare head, draped bust right, seen from behind
PIETAS AV_GG
Lituus, knife, ewer, simpulum, aspergillum
19mm x 21mm, 2.64g
RIC IV, Part II, 1 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, End of July 238-End of July 239, First Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
FIDES MILITVM
Fides standing facing, head left, standard in right hand, transverse scepter in left
20mm x 25mm, 3.81g
RIC IV, Part III, 1 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, End of July 238-End of July 239, First Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
FIDE_S MILITVM
Fides standing facing, head left, standard in right hand, transverse scepter in left
21mm x 22mm, 3.95g
RIC IV, Part III, 1 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 238-239, First Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
IOVI CONSERVATORI
Jupiter standing facing, head left, nude but for chlamys spread behind, vertical scepter in left hand, thunderbolt in right hand over Gordian III standing left with attributes of Spes (holding up flower in right hand, gathering his robe with left)
22mm, 4.17g
RIC IV, Part III, 2 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 238-239, First Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
IOVI CONSE_RVATORI
Jupiter standing facing, head left, nude but for chlamys spread behind, vertical scepter in left hand, thunderbolt in right hand over Gordian III standing left with attributes of Spes (holding up flower in right hand, gathering his robe with left)
22mm x 25mm, 4.70g
RIC IV, Part III, 2 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 238-239, First Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
PAX-AVGVSTI
Pax standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, transverse scepter in left
22mm x 23mm, 4.53g
RIC IV, Part III, 3 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, End of July 238-End of July 239, First Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
PROVIDENTIA AVG
Providentia standing facing, head left, globe in right hand, transverse scepter in left
21mm x 23mm, 4.82g
RIC IV, Part III, 4 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, End of July 238-End of July 239, First Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
PROVIDENTIA AVG
Providentia standing facing, head left, globe in right hand, transverse scepter in left
21mm x 23mm, 5.18g
RIC IV, Part III, 4 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, End of July 238-End of July 239, First Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VICTORIA-AVG
Victory advancing left, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left
21mm x 22mm, 4.82g
RIC IV, Part III, 5 (C2)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection; Ex Rob Golan


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, End of July 238-End of July 239, First Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VIRTVS-AVG
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing facing, head left, reversed spear in left hand, right hand resting on large oval shield
23mm x 24mm, 4.65g
RIC IV, Part III, 6 (C2)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, End of July 238-End of July 239, First Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VIRTVS-AVG
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing facing, head left, reversed spear in left hand, right hand resting on large oval shield
23mm x 24mm, 4.65g
RIC IV, Part III, 6 (C2)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: Vel attributed this coin as RIC 205 from Antioch. Stylistically, it appears to be the regular early Rome issue.


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, Late 239, Second Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P II COS P P
Fides standing facing, head left, standard in right hand, transverse scepter in left
21mm x 22mm, 5.06g
RIC IV, Part III, 15 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, Late 239, Second Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P II COS P P
Fides standing facing, head left, standard in right hand, transverse scepter in left
19mm x 23mm, 4.02g
RIC IV, Part III, 15 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, Late 239, Second Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P II-COS P P
Jupiter standing facing, head left, vertical scepter in left hand, thunderbolt in right hand over Gordian III standing left with attributes of Spes (holding up flower in right hand, gathering his robe with left)
21mm x 22mm, 3.09g
RIC IV, Part III, 16 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, Late 239, Second Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P II-COS P P
Jupiter standing facing, head left, reversed spear in left hand, thunderbolt in right hand over Gordian III standing left with attributes of Spes (holding up flower in right hand, gathering his robe with left)
21mm x 23mm, 5.38g
RIC IV, Part III, 16v (S for type)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Variant for reverse attribute - Jupiter normally holds a vertical scepter in left hand where on this example it clearly is a spear.


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, Late 239, Second Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR-P II COS P P
Pax standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, transverse scepter in left
21mm x 23mm, 3.68g
RIC IV, Part III, 17 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, Late 239, Second Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR-P II COS P P
Pax standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, transverse scepter in left
19mm x 22mm, 5.41g
RIC IV, Part III, 17 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, Late 239, Second Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR-P II COS P P
Victory advancing left, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left
21mm x 23mm, 4.58g
RIC IV, Part III, 19 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, Late 239, Second Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P I_I-COS P P
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing facing, head left, scepter in left hand, right hand resting on large oval shield
21mm x 22mm, 3.92g
RIC IV, Part III, 20 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, January 1, 240-March (?) 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
A_EQVITAS AVG
Aequitas standing facing, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left
21mm x 24mm, 4.50g
RIC IV, Part III, 34 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, January 1, 240-March (?) 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
CONCORDIA AVG
Concordia seated left on throne, patera in right hand, double cornucopiae in left
22mm x 23mm, 4.58g
RIC IV, Part III, 35 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, January 1, 240-March (?) 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
CONCORDIA AVG
Concordia seated left on throne, patera in right hand, double cornucopiae in left
21mm x 23mm, 3.65g
RIC IV, Part III, 35 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, January 1, 240-March (?) 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
LIBERALITAS AVG II
Liberalitas standing facing, head left, coin shaker with five holes in right hand, double cornucopiae in left
21mm x 24mm, 4.58g
RIC IV, Part III, 36v (C for type)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: Variant for reverse attribute - single cornucopiae expected. Although the antoninianus is not plated, the aureus of the same reverse type (RIC #42) is on Plate 1, 12 and does show a single cornucopiae.


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, January 1, 240-March (?) 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
LIBERALITAS AVG II
Liberalitas standing facing, head left, coin shaker with five holes in right hand, double cornucopiae in left
22mm x 24mm, 3.67g
RIC IV, Part III, 36v (C for type)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: Variant for reverse attribute - single cornucopiae expected. Although the antoninianus is not plated, the aureus of the same reverse type (RIC #42) is on Plate 1, 12 and does show a single cornucopiae.


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, January 1, 240-March (?) 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P II COS P P
Gordian, veiled, standing facing, head left, wand in left hand, patera in right and sacrificing over lit altar at left
21mm x 22mm, 3.48g
RIC IV, Part III, 37 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, January 1, 240-March (?) 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P II COS P P
Gordian, veiled, standing facing, head left, wand in left hand, patera in right and sacrificing over lit altar at left
22mm x 23mm, 3.08g
RIC IV, Part III, 37 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, January 1, 240-March (?) 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
ROMAE AETERNAE
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on shield, Victory in right hand, spear in left
21mm x 24mm, 4.78g
RIC IV, Part III, 38 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, January 1, 240-March (?) 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
ROMAE AETERNAE
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on shield, Victory in right hand, spear in left
22mm x 24mm, 4.19g
RIC IV, Part III, 38 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, January 1, 240-March (?) 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VIR_TV_S AVG
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, vertical scepter in left, large oval shield behind at left
22mm x 23mm, 3.80g
RIC IV, Part III, 39 (C2)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, January 1, 240-March (?) 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VIR_TV_S AVG
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, vertical scepter in left, large oval shield behind at left
22mm x 25mm, 3.69g
RIC IV, Part III, 39 (C2)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, March-May (?), 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
AEQVITAS AVG
Aequitas standing facing, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left
22mm, 5.16g
RIC IV, Part III, 51 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, March-May (?), 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
AEQVITAS AVG
Aequitas standing facing, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left
22mm x 23mm, 4.76g
RIC IV, Part III, 51 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, March-May (?), 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
AEQVITAS AVG
Aequitas standing facing, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left
21mm x 23mm, 4.07g
RIC IV, Part III, 51 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, March-May (?), 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
CONCORDIA AVG
Concordia seated left on throne, patera in right hand, double cornucopiae in left
21mm x 23mm, 4.77g
RIC IV, Part III, 52 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, March-May (?), 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
CONCORDIA-AVG
Concordia seated left on throne, patera in right hand, double cornucopiae in left
22mm, 4.76g
RIC IV, Part III, 52 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, March-May (?), 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
LIBERALITAS AVG II
Liberalitas standing facing, head left, coin shaker in right hand, double cornucopiae in left
20mm x 22mm, 4.64g
RIC IV, Part III, 53 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, March-May (?), 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P II COS P P
Gordian, veiled, standing facing, head left, wand in left hand, patera in right and sacrificing over lit altar at left
21mm x 22mm, 5.21g
RIC IV, Part III, 54 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, March-May (?), 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P II COS P P
Gordian, veiled, standing facing, head left, wand in left hand, patera in right and sacrificing over lit altar at left
20mm x 22mm, 4.73g
RIC IV, Part III, 54 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, March-May (?), 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
ROMAE AETERNAE
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on shield, Victory in right hand, spear in left
21mm x 23mm, 4.24g
RIC IV, Part III, 55 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, March-May (?), 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VIRTV_S AVG
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, reversed spear in left, shield behind at left
22mm x 24mm, 3.68g
RIC IV, Part III, 56 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
AEQVITAS AVG
Aequitas standing facing, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left
21mm x 24mm, 4.28g
RIC IV, Part III, 63 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
A_EQVITAS AVG
Aequitas standing facing, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left
21mm x 23mm, 3.98g
RIC IV, Part III, 63 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
A_EQVITAS AVG
Aequitas standing facing, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left
21mm x 23mm, 4.27g
RIC IV, Part III, 63 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
CONCORDIA MILIT
Concordia seated left on throne, patera in right hand, double-cornucopiae in left
21mm x 23mm, 3.98g
RIC IV, Part III, 65 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
CONCORDIA MILIT
Concordia seated left on throne, patera in right hand, double-cornucopiae in left
21mm x 23mm, 4.43g
RIC IV, Part III, 65 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
LIBERALITAS AVG II
Liberalitas standing facing, head left, double cornucopiae in left hand, coin shaker with five holes in right
22mm x 23mm, 4.19g
RIC IV, Part III, 66v (R)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection

Note: The footnote in RIC for Nos. 66 and 67 on p.23 states "The cornucopiae on rev. is single on all specimens in B.M. The double cornucopiae (C. 142) is perhaps an error." This specimen does indeed have the double cornucopiae, validating the description by Cohen.


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
LIBERALITAS AVG III
Liberalitas standing facing, head left, cornucopiae in left hand, coin shaker with five holes in right
22mm x 23mm, 3.84g
RIC IV, Part III, 67 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P II COS P P
Gordian, veiled, standing facing, head left, wand in left hand, patera in right and sacrificing over lit altar at left
21mm x 23mm, 2.09g
RIC IV, Part III, 68 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P III COS P P
Gordian, veiled, standing facing, head left, wand in left hand, patera in right and sacrificing over lit altar at left
22mm x 24mm, 4.53g
RIC IV, Part III, 69 (S)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
ROMAE AETERNAE
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on shield, Victory in right hand, vertical scepter in left
21mm x 23mm, 4.22g
RIC IV, Part III, 70 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
ROMAE AE_TERNAE
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on shield, Victory in right hand, vertical scepter in left
21mm x 22mm, 4.86g
RIC IV, Part III, 70 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VIR_T_V_S AVG
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, vertical scepter in left, large oval shield behind at left
22mm x 24mm, 4.83g
RIC IV, Part III, 71 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VIR_T_V_S AVG
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, reversed spear in left, large oval shield behind at left
21mm x 23mm, 3.92g
RIC IV, Part III, 71 (C)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Denarius, 240, Third Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
P M TR P III COS P P
Gordian on horseback pacing left, right hand raised, spear in left
20mm x 21mm, 3.45g
RIC IV, Part III, 81 (R)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 241-243, Fourth Issue, Rome
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
AETER_N_ITATI AVG
Sol, radiate, nude bust for chlamys over left shoulder, standing facing, head left, right hand raised, globe in left
23mm x 24mm, 4.65g
RIC IV, Part III, 83 (C3)
Ex Vel Garnett Collection


Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 241-243, Fourt