Grading:Very Fine to Extremely Fine (ss-vz)

Silver antoninianus of the Roman Emperor Gordian III (AD 238–244), struck at Rome. Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III facing right with imperial legend. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding sceptre and pointing to globe at her feet. Legend: PROVIDENTIA AVG. Providentia represents foresight and wise governance.

Grading:Fine + (s+)

Silver denarius of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (AD 117–138), struck at Rome. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian facing right with imperial legend. Reverse: Fortuna Reduci seated left, holding a cornucopia and rudder. Legend: PARTH F … PM TR P COS // FORT RED. Fortuna Reduci symbolizes good fortune, protection, and safe return—reflecting peace and stability in Hadrian’s rule.

Grading:Very Fine (ss)

Laureate bust of Trajan facing right, with imperial legend. Reverse: Seated female personification (likely Pax or Roma) facing left, holding a sceptre and branch, with legend referring to the Senate and People of Rome (SPQR). Trajan is regarded as one of Rome’s greatest emperors. During his reign the Empire reached its maximum territorial extent, and his coinage reflects power, prosperity, and good governance.

Grading:Very Fine + (ss+)

Bronze coin of the Roman Emperor Licinius I (AD 308–324), struck at Antioch. Obverse: Bust of Licinius I facing right, wearing laurel wreath and imperial armor, with imperial legend. Reverse: Jupiter standing left, nude except for cloak over shoulder, holding a globe with Victory in his extended right hand and a sceptre in his left; eagle at his feet. Legend: IOVI CONSERVATORI. Licinius I ruled as co-emperor alongside Constantine the Great. His coinage frequently emphasizes Jupiter as the divine protector of the emperor and the Roman state.

Grading:Very Fine (ss)

Silver denarius of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (AD 117–138), struck at Rome. Obverse shows the bust of Hadrian facing right with imperial titulature. Reverse features a characteristic Roman type from Hadrian’s reign. An appealing example of early Imperial Roman coinage.

Grading:Very Fine to Extremely Fine (ss-vz)

Silver denarius of the Roman Emperor Gordian III. Obverse shows the radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III facing right, with legend “IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG”. Reverse depicts Gordian III standing left, sacrificing over an altar from a patera, with inscription “PM TRP II COS PP”. A fine example of imperial Roman coinage.

Grading:Extremely Fine (vz)

Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III facing right. Legend: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Reverse: Virtus standing left in heroic nudity, holding a club and trophy. Legend: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI. Historical note: Virtus represents courage and military excellence of the emperor. The type emphasizes Gordian III’s role as a brave and capable leader.

Grading:Extremely Fine to BU (vz-st)

Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III facing right. Legend: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Reverse: Mars advancing left, holding spear and shield. Legend: MARS PROPVG. Historical note: Mars Propugnator (“Mars the Defender”) symbolizes the protective power of the Roman army. This type highlights Gordian’s image as defender of the Empire.

Grading:Extremely Fine to BU (vz-st)

Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III facing right. Legend: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding a wreath and an anchor. Legend: LAETITIA AVG II. Historical note: Gordian III became emperor at a very young age. The figure of Laetitia symbolizes joy, optimism, and confidence in a prosperous future for the Empire.

Grading:Very Fine + (ss+)

Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian facing right. Legend: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Liberalitas standing right, holding an abacus and a cornucopia; COS III below/in field. Legend: LIBERALITAS AVG P P. Reference: RIC 216. Readable, circulated example. Historical note: Liberalitas represents imperial generosity, such as public distributions of money or grain. The type underscores Hadrian’s image as a benevolent ruler and a guarantor of stability.