Details
LOT 3670
Roman Imperial, Tacitus and Gallienus Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould. 3rd century AD.
Incuse of IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / Incuse of P M TR [...] P P, Neptune standing facing, head to left, right foot on prow, holding trident with left hand; [...]C in exergue. For obverse cf. RIC V.1 83 (Tacitus); for reverse cf. RIC V.1 603 (Gallienus). Condition as seen.(3.85gr, 26mm, 9h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3670
Roman Imperial, Tacitus and Gallienus Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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