Hall of Emperors

Shapur I

Ruler of the Sasanian (Neo-Persian) Empire AD. 241–272. Ancient Persia is present day Iran

The reverse shows a Fire Altar and two attendants. The Persians were Zoroastrian—a form of monotheism which used sacred fire altars.

Silver Drachm mounted on Silver. Approx 37–38mm

SAS001 — $347

Establishing a Colony

Trajan, Emperor AD 98–117

Latin speaking colony established within the Greek speaking province of Syria. Bold portrait and even smooth green patina. The reverse shows the emperor plowing what will be the circumference of the new city.

Bronze with Copper; Silver Bezel. Approx. 28mm.

RCB001 — $434

Julian (The Philosopher)

Julian was the last pagan emperor. His sole reign was AD. 361-363. This was one of the last official pagan types of Imperial Rome.

The reverse shows a Bull advancing R. The Bull would have been the sacrificial victim. Gore Vidal wrote a novel about this emperor.

Bronze on Silver. Approx. 32x40mm

RIB002 — $637

Antoninus Pius

AD. 138-161. A middle Bronze circulated throughout the empire.

Lovely portrait with jade green patina. The reverse shows Piety at prayer. Antoninus Pius is considered to be one of the best emperors.

Bronze with Copper; Silver Bezel. Approx. 28mm.

RIB004 — $389

Marcus Aurelius

Emperor from AD. 161-180.

Roman Imperial Dupondius issued by the Roman Senate. Radiate Bust R. Victory advancing L. Associated with his German Campaign. Good detail on an expressive portrait.

Bronze with Copper; Merlin Metal Bezel. Approx 28mm.

RIB005 — $457

Lucius Verus

Emperor with Marcus Aurelius AD. 161-169

Roman Imperial Sestertius issued by the Roman Senate. This is a posthumous issue by the Roman Senate showing the bust of the deified emperor. On the reverse his funeral car is being pulled by four elephants. The piece is rare and historical.

Bronze with Copper; Merlin Metal Bezel. Approx 40mm.

RIB006 — $619

Tacitus

AD. 275 – 276. Tacitus was the last Roman Senator to become emperor.

Roman Imperial Antoninianus (Double Denarius). The piece has an even patina. The reverse shows Roma handing a globe to the emperor.

Bronze mounted on silver. Approx. 30mm

RIB007 — $244

Probus

AD 276-282

Roman Imperial Antoninianus. This piece shows traces of the original silver wash and has great detail. The reverse shows Sol, AKA. Apollo driving a chariot.

Bronze mounted on Silver. Approx. 29mm.

RIB008 — $244

Galerius

As Caesar AD. 293 – 305. Galerius was the first emperor to grant religious liberty to the Christians.

Roman Imperial Follis circulated throughout the empire. A bold and forceful portrait, the genio (guardian spirit of the emperors and Caesars on the reverse 180 degree die axis.

Bronze with Copper; Merlin Metal Bezel. Approx. 31mm.

RIB009 — $327

Galerius as Caesar AD293–305

Galerius was the first emperor to grant religious liberty to the Christians. This type circulated throughout the entire Roman Empire.

A striking portrait on the reverse shows the Genio, the guardian spirit of the emperors and their Caesars.

Bronze with Copper; Silver Bezel. Approx. 32mm; the die axis is 360 degrees.

RIB010 — $367

Trajan Decius

AD. 249 – 251. Trajan Decius was the first emperor to be killed in battle.

Roman Imperial Antoninianus (Double Denarius) circulated throughout the empire. Razor sharp strike, museum quality. Radiate bust R. Genio (guardian spirit of the army) reverse. 

Silver mounted on Silver. Approx. 31 X 36mm.

RIS001 — $319

Severus Alexander

Emperor AD. 222–235. Severus Alexander was the first western ruler to venerate Jesus Christ.

Imperial Roman Denarius circulated throughout the empire. Hardly any wear on this museum quality piece. Reverse shows Justice with scales.

Silver mounted on Silver. Approx. 24mm

RIS002 — $304

Philip II as Caesar.

Held the title of Caesar AD 244–247.

Roman Imperial Antoninianus (Double Denarius). Radiate bust R. Jupiter with thunderbolt and spear on reverse. This is a fine example of this type with some wear on the high points.

Silver mounted on Copper. Approx. 38 X 24mm.

RIS003 — $224

Domitian with Tyche

AD 81–96. Domitian was the last of the twelve Caesars.

This is a provincial piece from Syria and has a Greek inscription. The reverse shows the goddess of the city. This piece has a 360 degree die axis and may be worn front or back.

Bronze with Copper and Merlin Metal Bezel. Approx. 34mm.

RPB001 — $244

Trebonianus Gallus

AD 251–253.

Tetradrachm from the Province of Syria. Handsome mahogany patina. The reverse shows the Eagle of Zeus above the mark of The Roman Senate.

Bronze mounted on German Silver. Approx 33 X 40mm.

RPB002 — $274