LOT 2659
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Carausius - London - Pax AE Antoninianus 286-287 A.D.
London mint. Obv: IMP CARAVSIVS P AVG legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: PAX AVG legend with Pax standing left holding olive-branch and transverse sceptre. Very fine.(2.72 grams.).
ProvenanceProperty of a North London gentleman.
LiteratureRIC v(ii), p.536, 895; Sear 13649.
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LOT 2659
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Carausius - London - Pax AE Antoninianus
Estimate £70 - 90€81 - 104 (for guidance only)$95 - 122 (for guidance only)
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Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Pax AE Antoninianus 269 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Milan mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: PAX EQVIT legend with Pax standing left holding olive-branch and transverse sceptre; T in exergue. 3.35 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.
This issue believed to have been struck under the general Aureolus who defected from Gallienus to join with Postumus. -
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Ancient Roman Empire Coins - Mixed Late Bronzes Coin Group [10] 4th century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Group comprising: mixed issues, types, reverses and mints. 26.63 grams total.
Good fine.
Acquired on the London art market, 1980s-1990s. -
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.
