LOT 3749
Roman Imperial, Probus and Numerian Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould. 3rd century AD.
Incuse of IMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / Incuse of IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right. For obverse cf. RIC V.2 386 (obverse of Antoninianus of Numerian, Lugdunum); for reverse cf. RIC V.2 861 (obverse of Antoninianus of Probus, Serdica). Condition as seen.(4.19gr, 27mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3749
Roman Imperial, Probus and Numerian Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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Group of Two [2] Helena and Fausta AE Coins. 3rd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising: mixed issues and reverse types. 5.88gr total, 19-20mm.
Condition as shown.
From an early 20th century collection. Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. Accompanied by a handwritten envelope. -
Constantine I BI Nummus. AD 319. Rome mint. 1st officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
IMP CONSTANTINVS AG, helmeted and cuirassed bust to left, holding spear over shoulder / VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories standing facing one another, holding shield inscribed with VOT PR in two lines set on altar inscribed with lozenge; PLN in exergue. RIC VII 159; C&T 9.01.009. 2.89gr, 18mm, 5h.
Very Fine.
From an early 20th century collection. Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Trajan AE As. AD 98-99. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
IMP CAES NERVA TRAI-AN AVG GERM P M, laureate head to right / TR POT COS II P P, Victory flying to left, holding palm and shield inscribed S P Q R; S C across fields. RIC II 402; Cohen 617. 11.55gr, 26mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
