LOT 2303
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - P. Petronius Turpilianus AR Denarius 27 B.C.-14 A.D.
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. Near as struck.(3.89 grams.).
ProvenanceEx UK private collection.
LiteratureRIC 287; BMC 10; RSC 484; Sear -.
FootnotesThis issue celebrates the recovery of the Roman eagles lost by Marcus Crassus in 53 B.C., a major diplomatic achievement of Augustus.
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LOT 2303
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - P. Petronius Turpilianus AR Denarius
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Marcus Aurelius - Pile of Arms AE Sestertius 177 A.D.
Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
Rome mint. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TR P XXXI legend with laureate bust right. Rev: IMP VIIII COS III P P legend with pile of arms with S - C across fields; DE SARMATIS in exergue. 25.71 grams.
Good very fine.
Ex UK private collection. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Maximinus - Victory AR Denarius 235-236 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £108
Rome mint. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: VICTORIA AVG legend with Victory advancing right holding wreath and palm. 2.75 grams.
Extremely fine.
Ex UK private collection. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Aurelian - Sol AE Antoninianus 273 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Milan mint. Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG legend with radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev: ORIENS AVG legend with Sol standing facing with head left holding globe and with right hand raised, captive at feet to left; P in exergue. 3.84 grams.
Good very fine.
Property of a North London gentleman.
