LOT 2742
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Vabalathus with Aurelian - Portrait AE Antoninianus Died circa 284 A.D.
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. Very fine.(3.70 grams.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market around 2000.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
RIC 381; Sear 11718.
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LOT 2742
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Vabalathus with Aurelian - Portrait AE Antoninianus
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
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Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Claudius II Gothicus - Felicitas AE Antoninianus 268-269 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Milan mint. Obv: IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: FELIC TEMPO legend with Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and sceptre; T in exergue. 3.17 grams.
Extremely fine.
Property of a North London gentleman. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Pax AE Antoninianus 269 A.D
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Milan mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: PAX EQVITVM legend with Pax standing left holding olive-branch and transverse sceptre. 3.19 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. -
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.
