Details
LOT 3590
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 REPARATIO, soldier standing to left, spearing fallen horseman, round shield below; CSLG in exergue. SCBC 750. Good Very Fine.(2.88gr, 17mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Found Yorkshire, UK.
From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s.
Footnotes
During the 4th century, the urban life in Britain was in serious decline, and the supplies of currency from the Empire were temporarily disrupted, so the local imitations of Constantius II and the usurper Magnentius became necessary to cover the deficit.
VETTING:
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 3590
Romano-British Imitation of Constantius II BI Centenionalis.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
RELATED LOTS
-
![Group of Four [4] Roman AE Coins.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/243094-s.jpg)
Group of Four [4] Roman AE Coins. 1st-4th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Various emperors. 16.15gr total.
Condition as seen.
Found Gloucestershire, UK. Acquired from the early 1980s. From the private collection of a late Gloucestershire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. -
Constantius II AR Siliqua. Struck AD 360-363. Lugdunum mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX in four lines within wreath with jewel at apex; LVG below. RIC VIII 216; RSC 342-3a. 2.08gr, 17mm, 11h.
Very Fine.
Found Gloucestershire, UK. -
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 276-282. Serdica mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre / VIRTVS PROBI AVG, XXIS, Probus on horse galloping left, preparing to hurl spear at fallen enemy to lower left. RIC 818. 5.08gr, 24mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, gentleman.
