LOT 2841
Nero AE Sestertius. AD 54-68.
Rome mint; struck AD 64. [NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P], laureate head to right, with aegis / Triumphal arch surmounted by emperor in facing quadriga accompanied by Pax and Victory, flanked by two soldiers; statue of Mars holding spear and shield in niche on left side of arch; S C across fields. RIC I 143; BMCRE 330. Fine.(32.29gr, 35mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Vespasian AR Denarius. AD 69-79.
Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Antioch mint; struck AD 72-73. [IMP] CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head to right / CONCORDIA AVGVSTI, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and cornucopia. RIC II.1 1554; RPC II 1927; BMCRE 505; RSC 74. 3.12gr, 17mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine. Interesting with inner linear circle on the reverse (possibly auxiliary line for the engraver).
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Constantine I BI Nummus. AD 307/310-337.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Treveri mint; struck AD 318-319. 2nd officina. IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, helmetted, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT PR in two lines over altar; STR in exergue. RIC VII 209. 3.56gr, 18mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine. Beautiful glossy dark brown patina.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £30
Rome mint; struck AD 267-268. 3rd officina. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head to right / DIANAE CONS AVG, antelope advancing to left; Γ in exergue. RIC V.1, 181 (sole reign); MIR 716b1; RSC 165. 3.37gr, 21mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
