LOT 3760
Roman Imperial, Diocletian Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould. 3rd century AD.
Incuse of IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / Incuse of uncertain type. For obverse cf. RIC 284 (obverse of Nummus of Diocletian, Heraclea). Condition as seen.(4.73gr, 28mm, 9h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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.
LOT 3760
Roman Imperial, Diocletian Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
-
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 281. Cyzicus mint. 1st officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate bust in imperial mantle to left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle / SOLI INVICTO, Sol in spread quadriga facing, head to left, holding whip and reins and raising hand; CM below, XXIA in exergue. RIC V.2 911; probuscoins.fr 4596. 3.46gr, 22mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
Property of a London, UK, private collector. -
Maximinus I AR Denarius. AD 235-236. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus seated to left, feeding serpent rising from altar out of patera with her right hand and leaning with left elbow on throne. RIC 14; BMC 99; Cohen 85. 3.17gr, 20mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Nero AE As. AD 54-68. Lugdunum mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, bare head to right, with globe at point of bust / Victory flying to left, holding shield inscribed [S P Q R] with both hands; S C across fields. RIC 477; Cohen 292; BMC 378. 10.78gr, 29mm, 7h.
Near Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
