Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial - Didius Julianus -

Sale 128    23–25 Nov 2021   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 2933    SESSION 13 (2.30PM THURSDAY 25TH NOV)    Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial - Didius Julianus - Th

Estimate $200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $340

CARAUSIUS, (A.D. 287-293), billon antoninianus, Colchester mint, (3.90 g), obv. radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Carausius to right, around IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, rev. around P A X AVG, Pax standing to left holding vertical sceptre and branch, S P either side, C in exergue, (S.13650) (illustrated), another similar PAX AVGGG reverse, (4.28 g), (S.13666); Allectus, (A.D. 293-296), billon antoninianus, C mint (Colchester), issued 293-6, (3.75 g), obv. radiate cuirassed bust of Allectus to right, around IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG, rev. AEQVIT AS AVG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, S P across, C in exergue, (S.13797), (illustrated); another AE quinarius, (2.71 g), (S.13870). Fine - very fine, scarce. (4)

Ex M.J. Syddell Collection, bought in England 1970-1, first coin bought in Brisbane, March 1980.

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