LOT 3016
Tetricus I, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274.
Treveri mint; struck AD 273. IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / [VI]RTVS AVGG, Virtus standing facing, head to left, holding spear with left hand and leaning his right on shield set on ground. RIC V.2 148. Extremely Fine.(4.58gr, 21mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Antioch mint; struck AD 267. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / SOLI INVICTO, Sol standing facing, head to left, extending right arm and holding globe with left; PXV in exergue. RIC V.1 611 (sole reign) var. (bust type); MIR 1663i; RSC 989. 3.91gr, 20mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Constans I BI Centenionalis. AD 337-350.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Ludgunum mint. D N CONSTANS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier advancing to left, holding shield, spearing fallen horseman; PLG in exergue. RIC VIII 82. 5.83gr, 24mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s. Property of a London, UK antiquarian. -
Constantine II, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-337.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Siscia mint; struck AD 320-321. 1st officina. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate head to right / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, wreath enclosing VOT V in two lines; ASIS(star) below. RIC VII 163. 2.86gr, 19mm, 1h.
Extremely Fine.
From a private collection, UK.
