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LOT 2779
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Tetricus and Other Barbarous Radiates Group [17] 3rd century A.D. and later
Group comprising: various issues and types; mostly barbarous copies. Fine; some better.(34 grams total.). [17, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a West London, UK, gentleman.
FootnotesThese 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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LOT 2779
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Tetricus and Other Barbarous Radiates Group [17]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Fortuna AE Antoninianus 268 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Milan mint. Onb: IMP MPOSTVMVS AVG legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: CONCORDIA EQVIT legend with Fortuna standin left, foot on prow, holding patera and rudder.on globe. 2.98 grams.
Very fine; oval flan.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, dealer. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Licinius I - London - Genius AE Follis 316 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
London mint. Obv: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG legend with laureate cuirassed bust right. Rev: GENIO POP ROM legend with Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia; S - P in fields, MLN in exergue. 3.03 grams.
Near extremely fine.
Property of a North London gentleman. -
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.
