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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Roman Coins| ▸ |Roman Mints| ▸ |Colonia Agrippinensis||View Options:   | | | Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne, Germany), founded on the south bank of the Rhine in 38 BC by the Ubii as Oppidum Ubiorum, was renamed 'Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium' in 50 A.D. by Claudius in honor of his wife Agrippina Jr. who was born there. It became the capital of Germania Inferior in 90 when Domitian created the province, and hosted a major mint for the last seven years of the Roman Gallic Empire (259-273). The Franks took it in 355, but they were forced out in 356. After the Roman troops were withdrawn about 463 the Franks retook it, and it was lost to the Empire. |
The Romans believed that Fortuna after deserting the Persians and Assyrians took flight over Macedonia and saw Alexander perish as she passed into Egypt and into Syria. At last arriving on Mount Palatine, she threw aside her wings and casting away her wheel, entered Rome where she took up her abode forever.RA113493. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 60, RSC IV 80, Schulzki AGK 23, Elmer 385, Cunetio 2425, Hunter IV 56, SRCV III 10941, gVF, silvering, flow lines, light deposits, weight 3.539 g, maximum diameter 19.8 mm, die axis 225o, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne, Germany) mint, 266 A.D.; obverse IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FORTVNA AVG (good fortune of the Emperor), Fortuna standing slightly left, head left, draped, rudder held by tiller in right hand, cornucopia in left hand;
Romano-Gallic Empire, Tetricus I, Mid 271 - Spring 274 A.D.
Spes was the Roman personification of Hope. In art Spes is normally depicted carrying flowers or a cornucopia, but on coins she is almost invariably depicted holding a flower in her extended right hand, while the left is raising a fold of her dress. She was also named "ultima dea" - for Hope is the last resort of men.RA115087. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 136, Cohen VI 170, SRCV III 11250, Hunter IV - (p. ci), VF, nice portrait, tight flan cutting off parts of legends, rev. die wear, ragged edge, weight 2.359 g, maximum diameter 17.8 mm, die axis 180o, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne, Germany) mint, 271 - 273 A.D.; obverse IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right; reverse SPES PVBLICA (the hope of the public), Spes walking left, flower in right hand, raising fold of chiton with left; from the estate of Curtis D. Barker, ex Littleton Coin Company;
Romano-Gallic Empire, Tetricus I, Mid 271 - Spring 274 A.D.
Pax, regarded by the ancients as a goddess, was worshiped not only at Rome but also at Athens. Her altar could not be stained with blood. Claudius began the construction of a magnificent temple to her honor, which Vespasian finished, in the Via Sacra. The attributes of Peace are the hasta pura, the olive branch, the cornucopia, and often the caduceus. Sometimes she is represented setting fire to a pile of arms.RA115088. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 100, Hunter IV 8, Cohen VI 95, SRCV III 11243, aF/Fair, weight 2.723 g, maximum diameter 18.7 mm, die axis 0o, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne, Germany) mint, 272 - 273 A.D.; obverse IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse PAX AVG (the peace of the Emperor), Pax standing left, extending olive branch in right hand, long scepter vertical in left hand; from the estate of Curtis D. Barker, ex Littleton Coin Company;
Romano-Gallic Empire, Marius, May - August or September 269 A.D.
A blacksmith by trade, Marius worked his way up through the ranks until he was an officer in the Gallic Empire army under Postumus. Upon Postumus' death, Marius seized power but his reign was very short, perhaps only two or three days. He was murdered by his own officers, possibly with a sword of his own manufacture.SH96906. Billon antoninianus, Elmer 633, Schulzki AKG 1b (S), RIC V-2 6 (S), Cohen VI 8, Hunter IV 1, SRCV III 11119, Choice gVF, excellent portrait, attractive highlighting earthen deposits (perhaps not natural?), reverse legend weak, tiny edge splits, weight 3.403 g, maximum diameter 19.7 mm, die axis 180o, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne, Germany) mint, 2nd issue, late phase, summer 269 A.D.; obverse IMP C MARIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse CONCORD MILIT (harmony with the soldiers), clasped hands; very scarce; SOLD
Romano-Gallic Empire, Marius, May - August or September 269 A.D.
A blacksmith by trade, Marius worked his way up through the ranks until he was an officer in the Gallic Empire army under Postumus. Upon Postumus' death, Marius seized power but his reign was very short, perhaps only two or three days. He was murdered by his own officers, possibly with a sword of his own manufacture.SH35061. Billon antoninianus, Elmer 633, Schulzki AKG 1b (S), RIC V-2 6 (S), Cohen VI 8, Hunter IV 1, SRCV III 11119, VF, green patina, flow lines, tight flan, porosity, tiny edge cracks, weight 2.914 g, maximum diameter 18.1 mm, die axis 225o, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne, Germany) mint, 2nd issue, late phase, summer 269 A.D.; obverse IMP C MARIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse CONCORD MILIT (harmony with the soldiers), clasped hands; very scarce; SOLD
Romano-Gallic Empire, Marius, May - August or September 269 A.D.
A blacksmith by trade, Marius worked his way up through the ranks until he was an officer in the Gallic Empire army under Postumus. Upon Postumus' death, Marius seized power but his reign was very short, perhaps only two or three days. He was murdered by his own officers, possibly with a sword of his own manufacture.
Most references will describe a bust like this as radiate and cuirassed, ignoring the slight drapery (paludamentum) on the left shoulder.SH45447. Billon antoninianus, Schulzki 6b (R3), RIC V-2 18 (R), Elmer 636, SRCV III 11122, Cohen VI 20, Hunter IV 10 var. (cuirass under drapery), VF, nice dark sea-green patina, excellent portrait, weight 2.950 g, maximum diameter 19.7 mm, die axis 180o, Mogontiacum (Mainz) or Treveri (Trier) mint, May - Aug/Sep 269 A.D.; obverse IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, drapery (paludamentum) only slightly visible on left shoulder; reverse VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing right, raising wreath in right hand, palm against shoulder in left hand; rare; SOLD
Divo Valerian II, Caesar, Early 256 - 258 A.D., Consecration Issue
Publius Licinius Cornelius Valerianus (Valerian II) was the son of Gallienus and Salonina, and grandson of Valerian I and Mariniana. He was made caesar upon his father's accession as co-emperor. He died two years later without ever being raised to the rank of augustus.RS93250. Silver antoninianus, Göbl MIR 911e, SRCV III 10606, RIC V-1 9 (Lugdunum), RSC IV 5, VF, well centered, toned, die wear, scratches, small edge cracks, weight 4.121 g, maximum diameter 22.7 mm, die axis 180o, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne, Germany) mint, posthumous, 258 - 259 A.D.; obverse DIVO VALERIANO CAES, radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind; reverse CONSECRATIO, Valerian II carried into the heavens seated on eagle flying right, waiving his right hand, scepter in his left hand; SOLD
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