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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 - Serapis AR Antoninianus 266-267 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG legend with radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: SERAPI COMITI AVG legend with Serapis standing facing, head to left, raising hand and holding transverse sceptre. 4.17 grams.
Good very fine. Scarce.
Ex Roma Auction, E-Sale 86, lot 1342 (with sale printout and ticket). Property of a Harrow, UK gentleman. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Diocletian - Jupiter AE Antoninianus 289-290 A.D.
Estimate: £45 - 65 (+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. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Vabalathus with Aurelian - Portrait AE Antoninianus Died circa 284 A.D.
Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £25
Antioch mint. Obv: VABALATHVS V C R IM D R legend with laureate draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG legend with radiate and cuirassed bust right with H below. 3.70 grams.
Very fine.
Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
