Lot 4469

Description

Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, issued 245-7, (3.34 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Aequitas standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVGG, (S.8918, RIC 27b, RSC 9), another similar Rome mint, issued 245, (4.14 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Victory standing to left with wreath and palm, around VICTORIA AVGG, (S.8972, RIC 51, RSC 235); Volusian, (A.D. 251-253), silver antoninianius, Rome mint issued in 253, (3.32 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVGG, (S.9740, RIC 166, RSC 8); Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), Cologne mint, issued 260-265, billon antoninianus, (2.82 g), obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust to right of Postumus, rev. around LAETITIA AVG, galley travelling to left, (S.10958, RIC 73, RSC 167). Mostly about very fine. (4)

Ex Tom Cederlind stock.

The reverse of the last coin refers to the importance of naval power in the Gallic Empire and Sear notes, perhaps even to an imperial visit to Britain in the early years of Postumus reign.