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 - Plautilla - Venus AR Denarius 204 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Wife of Caracalla, Rome mint. Obv: PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA legend with draped bust right. Rev: VENVS VICTRIX legend with Venus standing left holding apple and palm and resting on large shield; Cupid at feet before. 3.40 grams.
Good very fine.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gallienus - Pegasus AE Antoninianus 267-268 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Rome mint. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG legend with radiate bust right. Rev: SOLI CONS AVG legend with Pegasus springing right; A in exergue. 3.31 grams.
Good very fine.
Property of a North London gentleman. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Diocletian - Jupiter AE Antoninianus 289-290 A.D.
Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £25
Lugdunum mint. Obv: IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG legend with radiate and consular robed bust left holding eagle-tipped sceptre. Rev: IOVI AVGG legend with Jupiter standing left holding Victory on globe and resting on sceptre; A in exergue. 4.24 grams.
Good very fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
