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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Constans BI Centenionalis. AD 348-350. Treveri mint. 2nd officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
D N CONSTANS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right; A behind bust / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor standing to left on galley, holding Victory on globe and Chi-Ro standard, behind, Victory steering ship; A in left field, TRS in exergue. RIC VIII 243. 4.14gr, 21mm, 11h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Diva Faustina I AR Denarius. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 146-161. Rome mint.
Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed and draped bust to right / AVGVSTA, Ceres (or Aeternitas) standing to left, extending right arm and holding long torch with left. RIC III 361 (Pius); BMCRE 17 (Pius); RSC 101a. 3.53gr, 20mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Diva Faustina I AR Denarius. After circa AD 146. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed and draped bust to right / AVGVSTA, Venus standing facing, head to left, holding globe in her right hand and placing her left on shield set on the ground. RIC 366; Cohen 73. 3.15gr, 19mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent.
