LOT 3856
Constans BI Nummus. AD 348-350. Siscia mint. 4th officina.
D N CONSTANS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to left, holding globe / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier advancing to right, head to left, holding spear and leading small figure from hut beneath tree; ΔSIS(symbol) in exergue. RIC VIII 212. Near Very Fine.(4.16gr, 23mm, 2h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a London, UK, private collector.
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Constantine I BI Nummus. AD 319. Rome mint. 1st officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
IMP CONSTANTINVS AG, helmeted and cuirassed bust to left, holding spear over shoulder / VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories standing facing one another, holding shield inscribed with VOT PR in two lines set on altar inscribed with lozenge; PLN in exergue. RIC VII 159; C&T 9.01.009. 2.89gr, 18mm, 5h.
Very Fine.
From an early 20th century collection. Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Antoninus Pius ΑΕ As. AD 143-144. Rome mint.
Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
[ANTO]NINVS AVG PIVS P P TR [P COS III], laureate head to right / [IMPE]RATOR II, Lavinian Sow seated to right under holm oak, suckling three piglets; two more standing to right below her head. RIC 733; BMC 1625; Cohen 450. 9.60gr, 27mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Beautiful olive-green patina. Rare.
Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Diva Faustina I AR Denarius. Struck after AD 141. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust to right / AETERNITAS, Juno(?) standing facing, head to left, extending right hand and holding long sceptre with left. RIC III 344 (Pius); BMCRE 345 (Pius); RSC 26. 2.88gr, 18mm, 1h.
Very Fine. Toned.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
