LOT 3224
Romano-British Imitation of Constantius II BI Centenionalis. AD 337-361.
Following Lugdunum mint(?). D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing to left, spearing fallen horseman, shield below; SPLG(?) in exergue. SCBC 750. Very Fine.(4.26gr, 20mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceFound Yorkshire, UK.
From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s.
During the 4th century, the urban life in Britain was in serious decline and the supplies of currency from the Empire temporarily disrupted, so the local imitations of Constantius II and the usurper Magnentius became necessary to cover the deficit.
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LOT 3224
Romano-British Imitation of Constantius II BI Centenionalis.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Licinius II, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 317-324.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Thessalonika mint; struck AD 320. LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES, laureate and draped bust to left / VIRTVS EXERCIT, vexillum inscribed VOT XX in two lines, two bound captives seated to left and to right at foot; S F across fields, •TS•A• in exergue. RIC VII, 83 var. 3.30gr, 19mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Julia Titi, Augusta AE Dupondius. AD 79-90/1.
Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £810
Rome mint; struck under Titus, AD 80-81. IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA, draped bust to right / CERES AVGVST, Ceres standing to left, holding grain ears and sceptre; S C across field. RIC II 192; Cohen 2; BMC 255. 13.04gr, 27mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine. Some smoothing. Beautiful dark green patina with golden-brown highlights.
From Dr M. Andreas Pangerl, Munich, collection. Acquired in March 2013. Ex Nomos AG, Auction 21, 21 November 2020, lot 313 (company's ticket included). -
Licinius I BI Nummus. AD 308-324.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Lugdunum mint; struck AD 320. IMP LICINIVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP, two Victories standing, holding shield supported by column inscribed VOT P R in two lines; back to back captives between P-L in exergue. RIC VII 82. 3.61gr, 17mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
