LOT 2941
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Mediolanum mint. 1st officina. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate bust to right, slight drapery on far shoulder / VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing facing, head to left, resting right hand on shield and holding inverted spear in left; P in exergue. RIC V.1 - (unlisted bust type); MIR 1150k. Near Extremely Fine. Intact silvering. Very rare bust type.(3.83gr, 22mm, 11h.).
ProvenanceFrom a London collection, 1990s.
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Group of Eight [8] BI Roman Antoniniani. 3rd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Various emperors. 20.92gr total.
Fine to Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Quintillus BI Antoninianus. AD 270.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Rome mint; struck AD 270. 5th officina. IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / FIDES M[ILITVM], Fides standing facing, head to left, holding vexillum with right hand sceptre with left; Є in right field. RIC V.1 18; MER-RIC 1152 (temporary). 3.16gr, 18mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Some original silvering remaining.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
![Group of Ten [10] BI Roman Antoniniani.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/224854-s.jpg)
Group of Ten [10] BI Roman Antoniniani. 3rd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Various emperors. 23.79gr total.
Very Fine to Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
