LOT 2494
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Valentinian I - Ancient Imitation AR Siliqua 364-375 A.D.
Lyons mint. Obv: DN VALENTI-NIANVS PA, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rev: VOTI V MVLT (sic) in four lines within wreath. Mintmark LVG. Very fine. Rare.(1.47 grams, 16 mm.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.
FootnotesProbably an ancient imitation or forgery, as neither Valentinian I nor Valentinian II struck votive siliquae in Lyons and the legends are incorrect. The obverse legend ending with PA is known from an imitation votive siliqua from the Trier mint, found in the Hermitage hoard.
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LOT 2494
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Valentinian I - Ancient Imitation AR Siliqua
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Constantine II - London AE3/4 323-324 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
London mint. As Caesar. Obv: CONSTANTI-NVS IVN NC, helmeted, cuirassed bust left. Rev: BEAT TRA-NQLITAS, globe on altar inscribed VOT - IS - XX, three stars above, PLON in exergue. 3.08 grams, 19 mm.
Extremely fine.
Ex Langtoft Hoard. Property of a private Norwich, UK, collector. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Geta - Castor AR Denarius 200-202 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Obv: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, draped bust right. Rev: CASTOR, Castor standing left in front of horse, reins in right hand and sceptre in left. 2.45 grams, 18 mm.
Good very fine.
Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974. -
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Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Mixed AE Coin Group [9] 1st-5th century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising: various emperors, denominations, issues and types, mounted on information display cards. 175 grams total, 24-27 mm.
Fair-good fine.
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent.
