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 - Gordian III - Paduan AE Sestertius 19th century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Cast copy imitating: 'Rome mint, 240 AD.' Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rev: ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear. SC in exergue. 19.07 grams, 30 mm.
Good very fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gallienus - Tigress AE Antoninianus 260-268 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Rome mint, sole reign. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right. Rev: LIBERO P CONS AVG, striped tigress walking left, mintmark B. 3.11 grams, 21 mm.
Good very fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Domitian - Virtus AE Dupondius 95-96 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVII CENS PER P P, radiate head right. Rev: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Virtus standing right, foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium. 13.22 grams, 27 mm.
Near very fine/good fine.
Property of an Essex, UK, collector.
