Jovinus. Usurper, AD 411-413. AR Siliqua (14.5mm, 2.08 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 632. Estimated: $ 1 500

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 6 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Jovinus. Usurper, AD 411-413. AR Siliqua (14.5mm, 2.08 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Roma seated left on curule chair, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear; [...]. Cf. RIC 1715-6; cf. King, Fifth p. 290 a-b and pl. 22, 7-8; cf. Lyon 256d; cf. RSC 4†b-c. Toned, a few scratches, minor deposits on reverse. VF. Rare.

Ex Conti Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 525 – Session 2, 20 October 2022), lot 1350; Bonhams & Vecchi II (23 September 1980), lot 375.

Jovinus was a Gallo-Roman noble who, with the support of Burgundians, Alemanni, and Franks, usurped power in Gaul during the autumn of AD 411. Virtually nothing is known of Jovinus’ short reign, although it is apparent that he enjoyed substantial support as he controlled the mints at Lugdunum, Trier, and Arles. In 412, he proclaimed his brother Sebastianus co-emperor, but before the end of the following year they were both dead as a result of the treachery of the Goth Athaulf.

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CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session Three – Lot 595-896 will be held Wednesday morning, 16 September 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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