LOT 3080
Constantine I BI Nummus. AD 307/310-337.
Siscia mint; struck AD 320-321. 3rd officina. CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate head to right / D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG, laurel wreath enclosing VOT • X X; ΓSIS(star) below. RIC VII 159. Extremely Fine. Black patina with brown highlights.(3.43gr, 19mm, 7h.).
ProvenanceFrom a private collection, UK.
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.
-
Victorinus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 269-271.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Uncertain mint. [...]ICTORINVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / Incuse of obverse. 3.08gr, 18mm.
Near Extremely Fine.
From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Crispus, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-326.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Thessalonica mint; struck AD 318-9. 5th officina. CRISPVS NOBILISS CAES, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VOT • V • MVLT • X • • CAESS TS • Є •, in four lines within wreath. RIC VII 38. 2.81gr, 18mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Nice green patina.
Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Tetricus II, as Caesar, BI Antoninianus. AD 273-274.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Uncertain British(?) mint. Contemporary local imitation. [...] PIVS [...], radiate and draped bust to right / Stylised figure standing facing, holding spear with right hand and branch with left. 1.77gr, 17mm, 3h.
Very Fine. Light green patina; edge chipped. Very interesting reverse type.
Found in Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.
