Details
LOT 2728
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Carus - Emperor Crowned AE Antoninianus 282 A.D.
Siscia mint. Obv: IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG legend with radiate cuirassed and draped bust right. Rev: RESTITVT ORBIS legend with female figure standing right holding wreath extended in right hand towards emperor standing left holding globe in extended right hand with II between; XXI in exergue. Very fine.(2.95 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a North London gentleman.
Literature
RIC 106; Sear 12179.
VETTING:
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 2728
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Carus - Emperor Crowned AE Antoninianus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
RELATED LOTS
-
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Gaius and Lucius AR Denarius 2 B.C.-4 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Lugdunum mint. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE legend with laureate bust right. C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT legend in exergue and around with Gaius and Lucius standing facing with shields and spears between. 3.55 grams.
Very fine.
Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Trajan - Aequitas AR Denarius 108 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Rome mint. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P legend with laureate bust right. Rev: COS V P P A P Q R OPTIMO PRINC legend with Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia. 3.19 grams.
Good very fine.
Ex UK private collection. -
.jpg)
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Tiberius - 'Tribute Penny' Denarius After 16 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Lugdunum mint. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG AVGVSTVS legend with laureate head right. Rev: PONTIF MAXIM legend with Livia, as Pax, seated right on throne, holding long sceptre and olive branch, chair legs ornamented, single line below. 3.44 grams.
Very fine.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
This is the coin type traditionally believed to have been shown to Jesus in the temple, referred to in the Christian new testament, and about which Jesus said 'Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's' (see Mark 12:17, Matthew 22:12 and Luke 20:25).
