Roman Silver & Bronze

Sale 137    25–29 Nov 2024   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 3098    SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER)    Roman Silver & Bronze

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $90

GALLIENUS, (A.D. 253-268), base silver antoninianii, issued in sole reign (259-268), Rome Mint, (2.52 g), obv. around GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right, rev. around FORTVNA REDVX, S to right, (S.10219, RIC 193) (illustrated); silver antoninianus, (3.62 g), Cologne Mint, issued 257-258, obv. radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right, rev. trophy between two seated and bound captives, (S.10224, RSC 308. MIR 872l. RIC 18 ('Lugdunum') (illustrated); Tetricus I, (A.D. 270-273), billon antoninianus, (2.19 g), rev. Victory holding palm, possible mule with Postumus antoninianus, (cf.RIC 287); other antoninianii of Constantine (2), Gordian; replica coins including Claudius aureus, rev. triumphal arch; others of Syracuse, Demetrios Poliorketes, Alexander III, Thrace. Toning, nearly fine - good very fine. (11)

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