LOT 2739
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Barbarian Imitation AE As Late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.
Obv: blundered legend with profile bust right. Rev: blundered legend within wreath. Fine.(7.73 grams.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market around 2000.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
A contemporary copy or fake coin produced by a local workshop imitating a bronze official issue of the emperor Augustus. Barbarian fakes manufactured during the ancient Roman timeline, although inexpensive at auction, present a fascinating area to research for those collecting on a budget. TimeLine Auctions normally has a small quantity of contemporary imitations on offer for those interested in this captivating area of numismatics.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 2739
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Barbarian Imitation AE As
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
-
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Quintillus - Fortuna AE Antoninianus August to October 270 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Milan mint. Obv: IMP QVINTILLVS AVG legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: FORTVNAE RED legend with Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopia; S in exergue. 2.42 grams.
Extremely fine.
From the South Petherton, Somerset Hoard, found 13th November 2013. Treasure Act reference 2013T775. PAS No: SOM-B7CA61. Subsequently returned to the finder/landowner. Acquired UK market. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Licinius II - Jupiter Bronze 318-324 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Alexandria mint. Obv: D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C legend with helmeted, cuirassed and draped bust with spear over shoulder and holding shield. Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI legend with Jupiter standing facing, head to left, holding Victory on globe and eagle-tipped sceptre with eagle holding snake on ground to left and captive seated at right; with X / III in two lines to left field, mintmark S M ALA in exergue. 3.16 grams.
Extremely fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, dealer. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Pax AR Antoninianus 260-265 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Lugdunum mint. Obv: IMP POSTVMVS P F AVG legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: PAX AVG legend with Pax standing left holding olive-branch and sceptre. 2.85 grams.
Extremely fine.
Property of a North London gentleman.
