LOT 2958
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Rome mint; struck AD 265-267. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head to right / SECVRIT PERPET, Securitas standing facing, head to left, legs crossed, leaning on short column and holding sceptre. RIC V.1 516 (Mediolanum, sole reign); MIR 591w; RSC 962. Near Extremely Fine.(4.44gr, 22mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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.
-
Crispus, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-326.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Siscia mint; struck AD 320. 4th officina. IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate and cuirassed bust to left, holding spear and shield / VIRTVS EXERCIT, standard inscribed VOT X with captive seated on ground to either side; S-F across fields, HL (ligate) in right field, ΔSIS(star) in exergue. RIC VII 124. 2.60gr, 19mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine. Full silvering.
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 276-282.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Lugdunum mint; struck AD 277. IMP C PROBVS • P • F • AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / MARS VICTOR, Mars advancing to right, holding spear and trophy; III in exergue. RIC V.2 38; probuscoins.fr 159; Bastien 194. 4.12gr, 23mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine. Rare.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Commodus AR Denarius. AD 177-192.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Rome mint; struck AD 186-189. M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, laureate head to right / OPTIME MAXIME, Jupiter standing to left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre with left; C V P P in exergue. RIC III 192; BMCRE 233; RSC 387. 2.41gr, 17mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Some scratches on reverse; edge chipped.
From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection.
