LOT 2723
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Procopius - AE Group [3] 365-366 A.D.
Obvs: legend with profile bust left. Rev: legend with figure standing left holding standard. Fine.(8.90 grams total.). [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market around 2000.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Late Roman to Byzantine - AE Issues [8] 1st millennium A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Group comprising: Imperial Roman, late bronzes (7); Byzantine, follis (1). 35.62 grams total.
Fine to very fine.
Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Victory AR Antoninianus 260-265 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Lugdunum mint. Obv: IMP POSTVMVS P F AVG legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: VICTORIA AVG legend with Victory striding left holding wreath and palm with captive seated at feet before. 4.85 grams.
Good very fine.
Ex Salbris Hoard (Sologne, Loir-et-Cher, Centre, France). William C Boyd (1840-1906) collection. With Baldwin Auctions 42, 26 September 2005. Ex York Coins. Accompanied by Boyd and York Coins tickets. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Tetricus and Other Barbarous Radiates Group [17] 3rd century A.D. and later
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Group comprising: various issues and types; mostly barbarous copies. 34 grams total.
Fine; some better.
Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.
These are contemporary copies or fake coins produced by a local workshops imitating bronze official issues in the 3rd century A.D. 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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