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.
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LOT 2739
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Barbarian Imitation AE As
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Licinius I - London - Genius AE Follis 316 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
London mint. Obv: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG legend with laureate cuirassed bust right. Rev: GENIO POP ROM legend with Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia; S - P in fields, MLN in exergue. 3.03 grams.
Near extremely fine.
Property of a North London gentleman. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Tetricus I - Victory AE Antoninianus 272 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Cologne mint. Obv: IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG legend with radiate cuirassed and draped bust right. Rev: COMES AVG legend with Victory standing left holding wreath and palm. 2.96 grams.
Near extremely fine.
Property of a North London gentleman. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Lurius Agrippa - SC As 7 B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Rome mint. Obv: CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC legend with bare head right. Rev: P LVRIVS AGRIPPA III VIR A A A F legend around large SC. 11.89 grams.
Very fine.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
