LOT 2977
Aureolus, Romano-Gallic Usurper BI Antoninianus. AD 268-269.
In the name and types of Postumus. Mediolanum mint; struck mid AD 268. 2nd officina. IMP POSTVMVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus to right / CONC[ORD E]QVIT, Concordia standing to left, holding patera and rudder, foot on prow of ship; S in exergue. RIC V.2 (Postumus) 373; cf. RIC V.4 (Postumus) 446; Elmer 613. Very Fine. Some original silvering remaining.(2.64gr, 21mm, 5h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a North London, UK, collector.
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LOT 2977
Aureolus, Romano-Gallic Usurper BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
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Maximian BI Nummus. Second reign, AD 307-308.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
London mint; struck circa May to end of November AD 307. D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing to left, wearing chlamys, towered head, holding patera with right hand and cornucopia with left; PLN in exergue. RIC VI 90; C&T 5.01.003; RML 189. 7.45gr, 26mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection. -
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Group of Ten [10] BI Roman Antoniniani. 3rd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Various emperors. 26.04gr total.
Very Fine to Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Constantine I 'the Great' BI Nummus. AD 309-337.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £23
London mint; struck AD 311-312. 1st officina. CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / COMITI AVGG NN, Sol standing facing, head to left, holding globe with extended right hand and whip with left; star in right field, PLN in exergue. RIC VI 153; C&T 7.03.006; RML 307. 4.58gr, 23mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
