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 - Tetricus I to Julian - Mixed Bronzes [12] 400 B.C.-400 A.D.
Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Group comprising: mixed Imperial issues and types, with Greek, bronze. 41 grams total.
Fine and better; cleaned.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Pax AR Antoninianus 260-265 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Lugdunum mint. Obv: IMP POSTVMVS P F AVG legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: PAX AVG legend with Pax standing left holding olive-branch and sceptre. 2.85 grams.
Extremely fine.
Property of a North London gentleman. -
Roman Imperial - Constantine I (the Great) - Double Portrait Follis 4th century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Trier mint. Obv: CONSTANTINVS P F AVG legend with laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev: MARTI CONSERVATORI legend with helmeted bust of Mars right. 3.03 grams.
Very fine.
Old French collection.
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