Rated S in RIC, R in Failmezgar. Flatly struck in places, but otherwise good VF with a great deal of silvering remaining, pleasingly toned. Some scattered hard green deposits.

The reverse legend translates as, "The loyalty of the soldiers of our Emperors and Caesars" which is a bit ironic since Severus' troops ultimately did in fact desert him. Obviously this coin is kind of rough, but well-discounted considering this is a desirable type and relatively scarce.

Deep, old collection toning with iridescent luster. Well-struck from somewhat worn dies; only the tiniest amount of actual wear. Looks like maybe a small chip in the die around the mouth? Nice provenance: ex-Spink, Sale 8019, Sept. 2008; ex Harwood Collection, Glendining, October 8 1975, lot 149. Includes original handwritten collection tag.

From Seaby: "The reverse shows Ulysses, after an absence of many years, returning in a mean and humble dress to the island of Ithaca, where he was at once recognized by his old dog Argus, who died of joy at seeing his former master." There's several currently available on vcoins, the nicest of which are $500; this is as nice or nicer than any of them. Hurry if you want this, before I change my mind and decide to keep it.

Reasonably uncommon variety; I don't see another example on vcoins, but a similar Annia 2, in comparable condition, is available for $375. Ex Spink, Sale 8019, Sept. 2009; ex Glendining, Sept. 10, 1989 (£44). Includes original handwritten collector tag.

from Seaby: "Anna Perenna was the sister of Dido and was worshipped in Italy as a rustic deity. It may be that this gens claimed descent from her."

Better type with stylish lyre.

I know what you're thinking, "Diocletian follis, Nicomedia, right—dime-a-dozen," but this is actually surprisingly scarce. This is from the very first issue of reformed coins struck in in 294; and since this was struck in Nicomedia, which was Diocletian's capital and residence at the time (hence the "SM" in the mintmark), this can legitimately be considered the original Tetrarchy follis. Just about all the other coins from this mint will have SMN with an officina letter. Go ahead, find another on on ebay or vcoins. Decent portrait in fine style, but lesser grade reverse knocks down the price to $45. Good budget example to fill that hole in your collection.

Nice example of this scarce and desirable type. Just a touch of light roughness on the obverse, otherwise a solid VF with a bit of silvering in obverse fields

RIC rated S

Glossy, lustrous patina contrasts with greenish-gold toned silvering highlights in the fields. Good VF details. Very attractive in hand

Nicely detailed, well-struck example of this popular type.

Rated S in RIC. This coin is semi-uncleaned, with lots of remaining soil.

Sharp detail and very little actual wear, with nice style on a broad flan, but some weakly struck areas account for the discounted price.

Excellent example for the price. Black patina on a broad, heavy flan. Superior portrait style. Terrific opportunity for the collector on a budget to acquire a nice example of this desireable type. Note: You can see a scrape on the chin that looks like an old mark that has begun to repatinate, otherwise this would be a lot more expensive.

Needle-sharp EF portrait details; every hair and laurel wreath is clearly defined.

Sharply struck with some toned silvering remaining.

Well-struck example of this scarcer, more desireable SOL variety. Handsome example of distinctive London mint protraiture style.

Some areas flatly struck, otherwise sharp details. Toned lustrous silvering remnants highlight the brown patina.

Rich, glossy red-brown patina. Sharp fresh dies for both obverse and reverse.

Beautiful clear portrait for such a tiny coin. Not many 14mm coins can stand up to this level of magnification.