LOT 4126
Hostilian, as Ceasar, AV Aureus. Dated AD 251. Rome mint.
C VALES(sic) HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Prince, in military attire, standing to left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left. RIC IV 181a (Trajan Decius-misdescribed) var. (obv. legend); Calicó 3318 (misdescribed) var. (obv. legend); Biaggi 1406 (same dies). Extremely Fine. Extremely rare with this obverse legend.(4.01gr, 19mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK coin market.
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 4126
Hostilian, as Ceasar, AV Aureus.
Estimate £6,000 - 8,000€6,960 - 9,280 (for guidance only)$8,100 - 10,800 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£3,000 (EUR 3,480; USD 4,050) +BP*
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Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor AR Antoninianus. AD 262-263. Treveri mint.
Estimate: £25 - 35 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / NEPTVNO REDVCI, Neptune standing to left, holding dolphin and trident; prow of ship to left below. RIC V.2 76 (Lugdunum); RSC 205a (Lugdunum). 3.13gr, 22mm, 1h.
Very Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Gordian III AR Antoninianus. AD 241-243. Rome mint.
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / IOVI STATORI, Jupiter standing facing, head to right, holding sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC IV 84; RSC 109. 3.79gr, 23mm, 7h.
Very Fine.
From UK private collection. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
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Group of Thirteen [13] Ancient Roman, Greek, Byzantine and Other Ancient Bronze Coins. 200 BC-400 AD.
Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: various rulers, denominations, and reverse types. 70gr total, 10-29 mm.
As shown.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
