LOT 2960
Volusian AR Antoninianus. AD 251-253. Rome mint.
IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VIRTVS AVGG, Virtus standing to left, holding grounded shield and spear; star in right field. RIC IV 187; RSC 135a. Extremely Fine. Attractively toned.(3.10gr, 21mm, 7h.).
ProvenanceFrom Besançon Numismatique, 28 April 2015.
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Group of Twelve [12] AR Denarius and BI Antoninianus Roman Coins. 1st century BC-4th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising: various emperors, denominations and reverse types. 30.13gr, 17-24mm.
As seen.
Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman collector. From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman. -
Galerius BI Nummus. AD 308-310. Nicomedia mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
1st officina. IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate head to right / GENIO AVGVSTI CMH (ligate), Genius standing to left, modius on head, holding patera and cornucopia; SMNA in exergue. RIC VI 54a. 6.34gr, 26mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985. -
Constantine I BI Half Nummus. AD 310-311. Treveri mint. 1st officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate and draped bust to right, seen from rear / SOLI INVICTO, Sol standing to left, raising hand and holding globe; PTR in exergue. RIC VI 898. 1.93gr, 19mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Found Heronsgate Resevoir, Chorleywood, UK, 1970s. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
