LOT 3123
Maximinus I AE Sestertius. AD 235-238.
Rome mint; struck AD 235. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / P M TR P P P, emperor in military dress, standing to left, holding sceptre and raising right hand, four standards behind him; S C across fields. RIC VI 24; Cohen 48. Very Fine. Very rare.(23.38gr, 31mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
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.
-
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 276-282.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Cyzicus mint; struck AD 281. 1st officina. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate and mantled bust to left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre / SOLI INVICTO, Sol standing facing in spread quadriga, head to left, holding whip and reins with left hand, and raising his right hand; C M below, XXIP in exergue. RIC V.2 911; probuscoins.fr 79. 4.04gr, 23mm, 6h
Near Extremely Fine. Silvering with light golden toning.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman; Acquired from J. Philpotts, Holiday Inn Coin Fair, 6 September 2014, old collector's ticket included. -
Tetricus I, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Colonia Agrippinensis mint; struck AD 272. IMP TETRICVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / L[AETIT]IA AVG N, Laetitia standing facing, head to left, holding wreath with her right hand and anchor with left. RIC V.2 90. 3.00gr, 19mm, 7h
Good Very Fine. Dark green patina.
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Tetricus I, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Brockage Antoninianus. AD 271-274.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Colonia Agrippinensis mint; struck AD 272-273. [IMP C TETRICV]S P F AVG, radiate and draped bust to right / COMES AVG, Victory standing to left, holding wreath and palm. RIC V.2 56; Cohen 17. 2.79gr, 17mm, 6h
Good Very Fine. Partially reverse brockage.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
