LOT 2456
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Alexandria - Lead Tessera 2nd-3rd century A.D.
Obv: laureate bust right. Rev: tall bird standing; Δ - A across fields. Fine.(4.75 grams.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a North London gentleman.
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LOT 2456
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Alexandria - Lead Tessera
Sold for (Inc. bp): £53
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Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gallienus - Pietas AE Antoninianus 265 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Milan mint. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG legend with radiate bust right. Rev: PIETAS AVG legend with Pietas standing left holding both hands raised, lit altar before; P in exergue. 3.92 grams.
Very fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by collector and dealer tickets. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - P. Petronius Turpilianus AR Denarius 27 B.C.-14 A.D.
Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
Rome mint. Obv: TVRPILIANVS [III VIR] legend with ivy-wreathed bust of Liber right. Rev: CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE legend with kneeling Parthian presenting vexillum. 3.89 grams.
Near as struck.
Ex UK private collection.
This issue celebrates the recovery of the Roman eagles lost by Marcus Crassus in 53 B.C., a major diplomatic achievement of Augustus. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gallienus - Hercules Billon Antoninianus 266-267 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Antioch mint. Obv: GALLIENVS P F AVG legend with radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VIRTVS AVGVSTI legend with Hercules standing right holding club and lion's skin. 3.75 grams.
Near very fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by dealer ticket.
