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LOT 3445
Roman Bronze Forger's Coin Die. 4th century AD.
Tiered tapering body, underside with a diademed profile bust facing left, and a worn legend surrounding. 5/8 in. (8.51 grams, 17 mm).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
LiteratureCf. a similar coin’s die in the BM, accessory no.2006,1038.1; see also PAS no.WAW-13CBB1, for a similar English find.
FootnotesAncient coin dies are rare survivors into the present and are consequently regarded as significant numismatic objects. The present specimen seems to be the obverse of a Constantinian siliqua.
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[...] AVG, radiate head to right / VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing to right, holding wreath and palm. 3.33gr, 19mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine. Very unusual type for imitative issue.
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Vandals, Municipal Coinage AE 4 Nummi. Circa AD 480-533. Carthage mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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Very Fine. Rare.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Near Very fine. Very rare.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
