LOT 2923
Divus Antoninus Pius AR Denarius. Died AD 161.
Rome mint. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare-headed bust to right, slight drapery on far shoulder / CONSECRATIO, pyre of four tiers, decorated with hangings and garlands, surmounted by quadriga. RIC III 438 (Aurelius); BMCRE 60-64 (Aurelius & Verus); RSC 164a. Good Very Fine.(3.25gr, 20mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2923
Divus Antoninus Pius AR Denarius.
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Gallienus BI Antoninianus. Struck AD 264-265. Antioch mint.
Estimate: £120 - 170 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / MINERVA AVG, Minerva standing to right, holding shield and spear; palm in exergue. RIC V 651; MIR 36, 1634d; RSC 632. 3.41gr, 21mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Fully silvered.
From London Ancient Coins Ltd, 17 February 2016, no.33. -
Constantine I BI Nummus. AD 318. London mint. 1st officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
CONSTANTINVS P AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / CLARITAS REI PVBLICAE, Sol standing to left, holding globe and raising right hand; in left field, crescent; in exergue PLN. RIC VII 126. 3.67gr, 19mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market. Property of a London antiquarian. -
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 265-267. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / SECVRIT PERPET, Securitas standing to left, legs crossed, leaning on column and holding sceptre. RIC V.1 516 (Mediolanum, sole reign); MIR 591w; RSC 962. 3.32gr, 20mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
