LOT 3261
Aureolus, Romano-Gallic Usurper BI Antoninianus. AD 268-269.
Mediolanum mint; struck AD 268. In the name and types of Postumus. IMP POSTVMVS AVG, radiate and draped bust to right / FIDES [E]QVIT, Fides seated to left, holding patera and standard; P(?) in exergue. Cf. RIC V.2 378. Very Fine.(3.03gr, 20mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 286-293.
Estimate: £450 - 650 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £225
Uncertain mint; struck AD 287-290. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust to right / PAX AVG, Pax standing to left, holding olive branch with right hand and vertical sceptre with left. RIC V 880. 4.53gr, 22mm, 11h.
Extremely Fine. Nice dark green patina with some brown highlights.
From a Swiss private collection, before 2005, collector's ticket included. -
Aurelian BI Antoninianus. AD 270-275.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Rome mint. 1st officina. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / RESTITVT ORBIS, Emperor standing to left, holding sceptre and receiving wreath from female figure, standing to right; A in exergue. RIC V.1 53. 4.28gr, 23mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Rome mint; struck AD 265-267. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / SECVRIT PERPET, Securitas standing facing, head to left, legs crossed, leaning on column with left arm and holding sceptre with right hand. RIC V.1 516 (Mediolanum, sole reign); MIR 591w; RSC 962. 4.58gr, 23mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine. Almost complete original silvering.
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
