Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

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Lot 3906    Session 12 (11.30am Thursday)    Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Estimate $3,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $3,900

NIGRINIAN, probably son of Carinus, (A.D. 283+), billon antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.64 g), issued after his death probably about A.D. 283, obv. radiate head of Nigrinian to right, around DIVO NIGRINIANO, rev. eagle standing, head facing to left, around CONSECRATIO, KAA in exergue, (S.12411, RIC 472, C.2). Attractive even patina, nearly extremely fine and extremely rare.

Ex D.J.Foster Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 47 (lot 2127).
Probably a son of Carinus, who is only known from the few coins struck after his death. This specimen is a more attractive specimen than that listed in sale 46 (lot 2080).

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