LOT 3345
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 276-282.
Rome mint; struck AD 280. 3rd officina. IMP PROBV[S] P F AVG, radiate and mantled bust to left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre / SOLI INVICTO, Sol driving galloping quadriga to left, holding globe and whip and raising hand; R(wreath)Γ in exergue. RIC V.2 200; probuscoins.fr 2399. Extremely Fine.(3.38gr, 22mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Group of Five [5] Roman Imperial AE Coins. 1st-3rd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Various emperors. 85.84gr total.
Near Very Fine.
From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Estimate: £150 - 200 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Antioch mint; struck AD 264-265. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / MINERVA AVG, Minerva standing to right, holding shield and spear; palm in exergue. RIC V 651; MIR 36, 1634d; RSC 632. 3.41gr, 21mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Fully silvered.
From London Ancient Coins Ltd, 17 February 2016, no.33. -
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £47
Rome mint; struck AD 267-268. 2nd officina. GALLIENVS [AVG], radiate head to right / LIBERO P CONS A[VG], panther walking to left; B in exergue. RIC V.1 230 (sole reign); MIR 713b; RSC 586. 3.62gr, 23mm, 5h.
Good Very Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
