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The John Aiello Collection of Late Roman Coins

The coins below are from the private late Roman coin collection of John Aiello, a prominent ancient coin wholesaler. Unfortunately, this is not the entire collection. Many of the pieces were sold through Alex G. Malloy, Auction Sale LX. FORVM was fortunate to obtain all the coins that did not receive bids meeting the reserves. The reserves were not unreasonable, but the catalog was printed in black and white on newsprint and bidders were not able to see the fine patinas and beautiful, but sometimes subtle, qualities of these coins. We hope you find our photographs allow you to properly appraise these fine coins. Since all of these coins are sold, you will need to click "SEE MORE FROM THIS CATEGORY - FORVM's PRIOR SALES" at the bottom of the page to see the collection.

Aurelian, August 270 - October or November 275 A.D.

|Aurelian|, |Aurelian,| |August| |270| |-| |October| |or| |November| |275| |A.D.||as|
SH04033. Copper as, RIC V-1 80 var., Choice VF+, superb glossy lime green patina, weight 7.130 g, maximum diameter 26.1 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 270 - 276 A.D; obverse IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right; reverse CONCORDIA AVG (harmony of the Emperor), Emperor and empress clasping hands, above and between them bust of Sol right; RIC does not cite variety without mint mark in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; very scarce denomination; SOLD


Romano-British Empire, Carausius, Mid 286 - Spring or Early Summer 293 A.D.

|Carausius|, |Romano-British| |Empire,| |Carausius,| |Mid| |286| |-| |Spring| |or| |Early| |Summer| |293| |A.D.||antoninianus|
The quantity of PAX coinage issued by Carausius probably exceeded the entire output of his other types combined. The type was an appeal by the usurper Carausius for peace with the "official" emperors. Diocletian and Maximian did not recognize Carausius as emperor, nor did they reciprocate his desire for peace.
RA04160. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 880, Choice aEF, weight 4.69 g, maximum diameter 19.9 mm, die axis 0o, Londinium (London, England) mint, c. mid 286 - early/mid 287; obverse IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, early reign moustache portrait type; reverse PAX AVG (the peace of the Emperor), Pax standing left holding olive branch in right and vertical scepter in left, no mark; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD


Maxentius, February 307 - 28 October 312 A.D.

|Maxentius|, |Maxentius,| |February| |307| |-| |28| |October| |312| |A.D.||half| |follis|
Maxentius, the son of Maximianus, was made emperor in rebellion against Severus II. He invited his father, who had abdicated, to resume rule. Although declared a public enemy at the Conference of Carnutum, he ruled Italy until at the Battle of Milvian Bridge he fell and drowned in the Tiber. His army was defeated by Constantine.
SH04242. Billon half follis, RIC VI Aquileia 128 var. (AQΓ), cf. Cohen VII 141 (mintmark not described), SRCV IV 15044 (Rome), aEF, weight 2.47 g, maximum diameter 19.3 mm, die axis 0o, Aquileia mint, Feb 307 - 310 A.D.; obverse MAXENTIVS P F AVG, head right in Hercule's Nemean lion scalp headdress; reverse VOT / X / FEL / Γ, in wreath; from the Aiello Collection, of greatest rarity (unlisted variety of an R5 type); SOLD


Romano-British Empire, Carausius, Mid 286 - Spring or Early Summer 293 A.D.

|Carausius|, |Romano-British| |Empire,| |Carausius,| |Mid| |286| |-| |Spring| |or| |Early| |Summer| |293| |A.D.||antoninianus|
The quantity of PAX coinage issued by Carausius probably exceeded the entire output of his other types combined. The type was an appeal by the usurper Carausius for peace with the "official" emperors. Diocletian and Maximian did not recognize Carausius as emperor, nor did they reciprocate his desire for peace.
RA34916. Billon antoninianus, Webb Carausius ; RIC V-2 476; RC 193 (10f.); Casey p. 88; Hunter IV -; BNS -, gVF, nice portrait, weight 3.840 g, maximum diameter 23.8 mm, die axis 180o, Camulodunum (Colchester, England) mint, c. 291 - 292 A.D.; obverse IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, middle reign portrait; reverse PAX AVG (the peace of the Emperor), Pax standing left, olive branch in right hand, long scepter in left hand, S - C at sides; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD


Constantius I, May 305 - 25 July 306 A.D.

|Constantius| |I|, |Constantius| |I,| |May| |305| |-| |25| |July| |306| |A.D.||follis| |(large)|
The K - V mark of value probably indicates a value 20 (K) denarii communes and a value of 5 (V) folles equal one silver argenteus.
SH04206. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Antiochia 55a, SRCV IV 14069, Cohen VII 89, Hunter V 60 var. (smaller head), superb EF, great portrait style, chocolate patina, spot of oxides on reverse, weight 8.67 g, maximum diameter 26.6 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 300 - 301 A.D.; obverse FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, head laureate right, larger head variety; reverse GENIO POPVLI ROMANI (to the guardian spirit of the Roman People), Genius standing slightly left, head left, nude but for chlamys over shoulders and left arm, kalathos on head, pouring libations from patera in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, Δ upper right, K - V (mark of value) across lower field, ANT in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD


Maximinus II Daia, May 310 - 30 April 313 A.D.

|Maximinus| |II|, |Maximinus| |II| |Daia,| |May| |310| |-| |30| |April| |313| |A.D.||follis|
In Roman religion, every man has a genius, a presiding spirit. In De Die Natali, Censorinus says, from the moment we are born, we live under the guard and tutelage of Genius. Cities, organizations, and peoples also had a genius. On coins, we find inscriptions to the Genius of the Army, of the Senate, of the Emperor, etc. The legend GENIO POP ROM dedicates this coin to the Genius of the Roman People. Genius' image is of a man with a cloak half covering the shoulders, most often leaving the rest of his body naked, holding a cornucopia in one hand, and a simpulum or a patera in the other.
RT04218. Billon follis, RIC VI Londinium 209b, SRCV IV 14856, Cohen VII 69, Hunter V 1, aUNC, weight 4.46 g, maximum diameter 23.4 mm, die axis 180o, Londinium (London, England) mint, c. mid 310 - 312 A.D.; obverse IMP MAXIMINVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right; reverse GENIO POP ROM (to the guardian spirit of the Roman people), turreted Genius standing left, chlamys over shoulder and around hips and legs, pouring libations from patera in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, * right, PLN in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD


Vetranio, 1 March - 25 December, 350 A.D.

|Vetranio|, |Vetranio,| |1| |March| |-| |25| |December,| |350| |A.D.||maiorina|
Vetranio was declared emperor by his troops in 350 A.D. Immediately expressing his support for Constantius II, he was instrumental in keeping the rebellion of Magnentius under control. After Constantius arrived to take control of the situation, Vetranio abdicated and lived the remainder of his life in comfort.
SH04514. Billon maiorina, RIC VIII Siscia 290 (S) LRBC II 1176, Voetter 6, SRCV V 18903, Cohen VII 3, EF, near black patina, weight 3.84 g, maximum diameter 22.8 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Siscia (Sisak, Croatia) mint, 1 Mar - 25 Dec 350 A.D.; obverse D N VETRANIO P F AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind, * right; reverse CONCORDIA MILITVM (harmony with the soldiers), Vetranio standing left, star above head, holding a labarum (chi-rho standard) in each hand, A left, •ASIS* in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; scarce; SOLD


Magnus Maximus, July 383 - 28 July 388 A.D.

|Magnus| |Maximus|, |Magnus| |Maximus,| |July| |383| |-| |28| |July| |388| |A.D.||siliqua|
After the Roman troops in Britain, proclaimed general Magnus Maximus emperor, he invaded Gaul and drove Gratian before him until the latter was overrun and assassinated. After negotiations, Theodosius I recognized Magnus Maximus and his son, Flavius Victor, as emperors in Britannia and Gaul. Gratian's brother Valentinian II retained Italy, Pannonia, Hispania, and Africa. In 386 A.D., driven by reckless greed, Magnus Maximus invaded Italy, driving out Valentinian II, who fled to Theodosius I. Commanding an army of Goths, Huns and Alans, Theodosius marched west and defeated Magnus Maximus at the Battle of the Save. On 28 August 388, Magnus Maximus surrendered at Aquileia and was executed.
SH04575. Silver siliqua, Hunter V 17, RIC IX Mediolanum 19a, RSC V 20c, SRCV V 20645, EF, bright silver, weight 1.40 g, maximum diameter 15.2 mm, die axis 180o, Mediolanum (Milan, Italy) mint, 387 - 28 Jul 388 A.D.; obverse D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse VIRTVS ROMANORVM (courage of the Romans), Roma seated facing on throne, helmeted, draped, left leg bare, globe in right hand, reversed spear in left hand, MDPS in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; scarce; SOLD


Maximinus II Daia, May 310 - 30 April 313 A.D.

|Maximinus| |II|, |Maximinus| |II| |Daia,| |May| |310| |-| |30| |April| |313| |A.D.||follis| |(large)|
Maximinus II was made caesar in the tetrarchy on 1 May 305 A.D. In 311, Maximinus took advantage of the death of Galerius to invade and annex the latter's territory. In 313 A.D., he invaded Licinius' territory, and although he seized many cities his army was utterly destroyed in a battle on the 30 April 313. He disguised himself as a slave and fled, but soon fell ill and died in the city of Tarsus.
SH04232. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Cyzicus 49, SRCV IV 14796, Cohen VII 211, cf. Hunter V 28 (also 3rd officina, Mars in military dress), gem uncirculated, weight 6.94 g, maximum diameter 25.8 mm, die axis 180o, 3rd officina, Cyzicus (Kapu Dagh, Turkey) mint, as caesar, 308 - 309 A.D.; obverse GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB C, laureate head right; reverse VIRTVTI EXERCITVS (to the valor of the army), Mars advancing right, nude but for helmet, boots, and paludamentum on shoulders, transverse spear in right hand, trophy in left hand over left shoulder, Γ lower left, MKV in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD


Romulus, Son of Maxentius, Died 309 A.D.

|Romulus|, |Romulus,| |Son| |of| |Maxentius,| |Died| |309| || |A.D.||half| |follis|
David Sear identifies this simple round building without columns as the Sepulcher of Divus Romulus. The ruins of this tomb, which are sometimes erroneously called the stables of the Circus of Caracalla, are situated in a large quadrilateral enclosure forming part of the villa of Maxentius on the Appian way, about one mile from the gate of S. Sebastian.
SH04243. Billon half follis, RIC VI Ostia 59, Cohen VII 9, SRCV IV 15051, Hunter V 9 - 10 var. (officina), VF, weight 1.82 g, maximum diameter 18.3 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Ostia (port of Rome) mint, late 309 - 310 A.D.; obverse DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS, bare head right; reverse AETERNAE MEMORIAE, Sepulcher of Divus Romulus, brick facade, dome-shaped roof, no columns, right door open, surmounted by eagle with spread wings, MOSTS in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; scarce; SOLD




  




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