LOT 3710
Aurelian BI Antoninianus. Struck November AD 270. Siscia mint. 2nd officina.
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / GENIVS ILLVR, Genius standing to left, holding cornucopia and patera; standard to right, S to inner right. MER-RIC 1991 (temporary). Near Extremely Fine. Very rare.(4.09gr, 23mm, 1h.).
ProvenanceFrom a 19th century collection.
Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s.
Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 286-293. 'C' for Colchester(?) mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed(?) bust to right / SAECV[LI F]-ELICIT, Carausius standing to right, wearing helmet and military attire, holding transverse spear and globe in outstretched hand; C in exergue. RIC V.5 2542 var. (obverse legend); RIC V -; Webb -. 3.43gr, 22mm, 7h.
Near Very Fine. One of the rarest varieties of Carausius available, seemingly unrecorded and with no other examples on CoinArchives.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Quintillus BI Antoninianus. AD 270. Rome mint. 6th officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / PROVIDENT AVG, Providentia standing to left, holding baton over globe and sceptre; ς in right field. RIC V.1 29; MER-RIC 1161 (temporary). 3.64gr, 20mm, 5h.
Very Fine. Much original silvering remaining on reverse.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor AR Antoninianus. AD 266-267. Treveri mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / SAECVLI FELICITAS, Postumus wearing cuirass and standing to right, holding globe and spear. RIC V.2 83 (Lugdunum) and 325 (Colonia Agrippinensis); RSC 331a. 3.44gr, 23mm, 1h.
Very Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
