LOT 3231
Maximinus II BI Nummus. AD 310-313.
Antioch mint; struck AD 312. 1st officina. IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, laureate head to right / SOLI IN-VICTO, Sol in long robe, standing facing, head to left, with hand raised and other holding head of Serapis; A in left field, star in right field, ANT in exergue. RIC VI 167b. Near Very Fine.(4.22gr, 22mm, 11h.).
ProvenancePrivate collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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.
LOT 3231
Maximinus II BI Nummus.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
-
Valerian II, as Caesar AR Antoninianus. AD 254-255.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Viminacium(?) mint. P LIC VALERIANVS CAES, radiate and draped bust to right / PIETAS AVGG, sacrificial implements. RIC V.1 19 (Rome). 3.54gr, 22mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Constantine II, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-337.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Aquileia mint; struck AD 321. 3rd officina. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to left / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT • V in two lines within wreath; •AQT• below. RIC VII 95 corr. (obv. legend); Bikic-Do hoard, Sirmium VIII Aquileia 401-409; Sear 17170. 3.94gr, 18mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Much original silvering remaining. A splendid example of a very rare type.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Lucilla, Augusta AR Denarius. AD 164-182.
Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £45
Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, circa AD 164-169. LVCILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right / VENVS VICTRIX, Venus Victrix standing to left, holding Victory and shield set on ground to right. RIC III 786 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 45-4d; RSC 89. 3.45gr, 18mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
Ex Michael Trenerry, Truro, UK, 1980s. Private North Country, UK, collection.
