LOT 3220
Romano-British Imitation of Constantius II BI Centenionalis. AD 337-361.
Following Lugdunum mint; struck circa AD 353-354. D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / [FEL TEMP] REPARATIO, soldier standing to left, spearing fallen horseman, round shield below; CSLG in exergue. For prototype cf. RIC VIII 189 (GSLG); SCBC 750; see also Carson and J.P.C. Kent, 'A Hoard of Roman Fourth-Century Bronze Coins from Heslington, Yorkshire' in NC Vol. 11 (1971), p. 215 (mintmark for Constantius Gallus). Good Very Fine.(2.40gr, 18mm, 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 3220
Romano-British Imitation of Constantius II BI Centenionalis.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Numerian BI Antoninianus. AD 283-284.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Lugdunum mint; struck AD 283. 3rd officina. IMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / M[ARS] VICTOR, Mars advancing to right, holding transverse spear and trophy; C in right field. RIC V.2 386; Cohen 24. 3.76gr, 22mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Rare.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Romano-British Imitation of Constantius II BI Centenionalis. AD 337-361.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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. 4.26gr, 20mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
Found 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. -
Macrinus AR Denarius. AD 217-218.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Rome mint; struck spring-summer AD 217. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust to right, seen from front, with younger features and cropped beard / FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing facing, head to left, holding standard in each hand; additional standard on each side. RIC IV.2 68; Cohen 26; BMC 14; Clay Issue 1. 3.58gr, 19mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
