LOT 3180
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor AR Antoninianus. AD 260-269.
Treveri mint; struck AD 266-267. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / SAECVLI FELICITAS, Emperor standing facing, head to right, holding spear with right hand and globe in left. RIC V.2 83 (Lugdunum) and 325 (Colonia Agrippinensis); RSC 331a. Near Extremely Fine.(3.63gr, 20mm, 1h). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a London collection, 1990s.
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Mixed AE Coin Group. 1st-5th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Comprising: various emperors, issues and reverse types including Siliqua, Sestertius, AE3/4s, Folles, and radiates; accompanied by a museum reproduction of a Claudius As. 375gr total including tray, 11-31mm
Various conditions.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, collector. -
Constantius II, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 324-337.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Lugdunum mint; struck AD 330-331. 1st officina. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, each holding reversed spear and resting hand on shield, two standards between; PLG in exergue. RIC VII 240. 2.46gr, 18mm, 12h
Extremely Fine. Nice dark green patina.
Ex Killingholme Hoard, North Lincolnshire, found in 1993; Ex Spink & Son, 26 August 2004. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman, collector's ticket included. -
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Mediolanum mint; struck AD 260-261. "Legionary series" issue. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / LEG I ADI VI P VI F, capricorn to right. RIC V.1 315 (joint reign); MIR 982r; RSC 447. 4.27gr, 22mm, 12h
Near Extremely Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, collector.
