LOT 3249
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 276-282.
Cyzicus mint; struck AD 280. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust to left, holding spear on right shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VIRTVS PROBI AVG, emperor riding to left, raising hand and holding sceptre, captive seated to left before; CXXIM in exergue. RIC V.2 913 var. (mintmark); probuscoins.fr 269. Very Fine.(3.46gr, 23mm, 11h). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired at an UK art market, 28 April 2008.
Property of an Essex, UK, collector;
Collector's tickets included.
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.
-
Necklace with Three Roman Imperial Denarii. 1st-2nd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £345
Denarii from Vespasian, TItus and Trajan. 12.13gr
From an old UK collection; From the collection of a London antiquarian. -
Julian II AR Reduced Siliqua. AD 360-363.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Lugdunum mint. FL CL IVLIANVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VOTIS V MVLTIS X in four lines within wreath; PLVG in exergue. RIC VIII 227; RSC 163†b. 1.22gr, 14mm, 12h
Very Fine. Clipped.
Found on various UK sites since 1974; Property of an Essex collector. -
Crispus, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-326.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Lugdunum mint; struck AD 322-323. CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, globe set on altar inscribed VOTIS XX in three lines; three stars above, C-R across fields, PLG in exergue. RIC VII 168. 1.79gr, 19mm, 6h
Very Fine.
Found in Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.
