LOT 3223
Tetricus I BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274.
Local imitation. [I]MP C TETRICV[...], radiate, draped(?) and cuirassed bust to right / PIETAS AVG, pontifical implements. Cf. Cunetio 3003; cf. Normanby 1967. Very Fine - Good Very Fine.(2.48gr, 17mm, 2h). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Contemporary struck forgery. Uncertain mint. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head to right / MONETA AVG, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopia. Cf. MIR 36, Tafel 136, Zf 78; cf. Cunetio 2792. 3.67gr, 20mm, 6h
Good Very Fine. Some original silvering remaining. An interesting issue with reverse type from Postumus issues (cf. AGK 45).
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Estimate: £150 - 200 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Antioch mint; struck AD 264-265. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / MINERVA AVG, Minerva standing to right, holding shield and spear; palm in exergue. RIC V 651; MIR 36, 1634d; RSC 632. 3.41gr, 21mm, 12h
Extremely Fine. Fully silvered.
From London Ancient Coins Ltd, 17 February 2016, no.33. -
Nero AE As. AD 54-68.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Lugdunum mint; struck AD 66. [IMP] NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P, bare head to right / Victory alighting to left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R; S C across fields. RIC I 543; Cohen 302; BMCRE 381. 11.13gr, 30mm, 6h
Very Fine. Nice dark olive green patina.
From a 1980s UK collection; Property of a London antiquarian.
