LOT 3671
Theodosius I AE 21mm. AD 379-395. Contemporary imitation, possibly by Cherson mint.
D N TAEODO-SIVS(sic) [...]P F AVG, diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust to right, holding spear and shield / GLORIA RO-[...],Theodosius, wearing military attire, standing to left on galley, head to right, raising hand; Victory at helm holding rudder; wreath in left field; CO[...] in exergue. For prototype cf. RIC IX 52c.3. Near Very Fine.(4.02gr, 21mm, 3h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
The issue is, on account of the mintmark, occasionally described as having been struck at Constantinople for use at Cherson. However, the crude fabric and unconventional style as well as major inconsistencies in the epigraphy point to local production at the important port city of Cherson.
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LOT 3671
Theodosius I AE 21mm.
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Severus Alexander AR Denarius. AD 231-235. Rome mint.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
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IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / SPES PVBLICA, Spes advancing to left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC IV 254; BMCRE 900; RSC 546. 2.91gr, 19mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. -
Aurelian BI Antoninianus. AD 274. Siscia mint. 6th officina.
Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / CONCORDIA MILITVM, emperor standing to right, clasping hands with Concordia standing to left; VI* in exergue. RIC V.1 244; MER-RIC 2285 (temporary). 4.01gr, 23mm, 7h.
Extremely Fine.
Acquired on UK art market. Property of a Middlesex gentleman. -
Group of Fifty (50) AE and AR Roman Coins. Circa 3rd-4th century AD.
Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Comprising: mixed emperors, issues, denominations and reverse types. 134gr total.
As shown.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
