LOT 2838
Gaius (Caligula) AE Sestertius. AD 37-41.
Rome mint; struck AD 37-41. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, laureate head to left / S P Q R P P OB CIVES SERVATOS in four lines within oak wreath. RIC I 37; Cohen 24; BMCRE 38; BN 50. Near Very Fine.(24.28gr, 34mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman;
Ex Divus Numismatik (dealer's ticket included).
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LOT 2838
Gaius (Caligula) AE Sestertius.
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Quintillus BI Antoninianus. AD 270.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Rome mint. Struck AD 270. 10th officina. [IMP C] M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / MAR-TI PACIF, Mars walking to left, holding olive branch with right hand, spear and shield with left; X in left field. RIC V.1 24 var. (not cuirassed); MER-RIC 1187 (temporary). 2.60gr, 20mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Some silvering remaining. Flan crack at 2h.
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Constantine II, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-337.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Siscia mint; struck AD 320-321. 3rd officina. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate head to right / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, wreath enclosing VOT • V in two lines; ΓSIS(star) below. RIC VII 163, 3,19gr, 19mm, 5h.
Extremely Fine.
From a private, UK, collection. -
Constantine I BI Nummus. AD 307/310-337.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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. 3.17gr, 18mm, 7h.
Extremely Fine. Black patina with brown highlights.
From a private collection, UK.
