LOT 3169
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 276-282.
Ticinum mint; struck AD 280. 5th officina. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust to left, holding spear and shield / PAX AVG, Pax standing facing, head to left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre; T in left field, VXXI in exergue. RIC V.2 517; Pink VI/1, p. 66. Good Very Fine.(3.74gr, 21mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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Group of Thirty-Six [36] Mainly Roman and Byzantine AE Coins. 4th-7th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Various types. 111gr total.
Condition as seen.
Property of a Worcestershire, UK, collector. -
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Rome mint. 10th emission, AD 267-268. 5th officina. "Animal/ Mythical" series. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate bust to right / HERCVLI CONS AVG, boar running to right; [Є in exergue]. RIC V.1 202 (sole reign); MIR 729b; RSC 317. 3.48gr, 20mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Gordian III AR Denarius. AD 238-244.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Rome mint; struck AD 241. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus standing to right, feeding snake held in arms. RIC IV 129a; RSC 325. 3.40gr, 19mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
