Details
LOT 3339
Crispus, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-326.
Lugdunum mint; struck AD 322-323. CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, globe set on altar inscribed VOTIS XX in three lines; three stars above, C-R across fields, PLG in exergue. RIC VII 168. Very Fine.(1.79gr, 19mm, 6h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found in Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.
VETTING:
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.
RELATED LOTS
-
Mixed AE Coin Group. 3rd-5th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising: various emperors, issues and reverse types. 74.50gr total including capsules, 11-19mm
Various conditions.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, collector. -
Diocletian BI Antoninianus. AD 284-305.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Ticinum mint; struck AD 285. 6th officina. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / IOVI CONSERVAT, Jupiter standing facing, head to left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; VIXXIT in exergue. RIC V.2 222; Cohen 201. 3.64gr, 22mm, 6h
Extremely Fine. Much original silvering remaining.
From an old UK collection; From the collection of a London antiquarian. -
Constantine I BI Nummus. AD 307/310-337.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Thessalonica mint; struck AD 318-319. 4th officina. IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust to right, seen from front / Laurel wreath enclosing VOT XX MVLT •XXX• TS•Δ• in four lines. RIC VII - (cf. 31 for different obverse legend). 3.94gr, 19mm, 12h
Near Extremely Fine. Much silvering remaining. Extremely Rare; not in RIC.
From a private collection, UK.
