An interesting selection of Ancient coins from the collection of an English gentleman, Collection of Roman Coins from the second and third centuries AD (19): denarii (18); sestertius (1): Septimius Severus, denarius (RIC. 60); Julia Domna, denarii (2) (RIC. 574; 390); Caracalla denarii (2) (RIC. 124a; 224); Plautilla, denarius (RIC. 369); Geta, denarius (RIC. 59b); Julia Maesa, denarius (RIC. 254); Julia Soaemias, denarius (RIC. 243); Elagabulus, denarius, c. AD 219 (RIC. 102); Julia Mamaea (2): sestertius (RIC. 676); denarius (RIC. 362); Severus Alexander, denarius (RIC. 127); Maximinus I, denarius, c. AD 235 (RIC. 16); Gordian III (6): antoniniani (5) (RIC. 65 [2]; C.98 – rare; RIC. 83; RIC. 95); sestertius (RIC. 297b), in varying conditions from good fine to extremely fine (19)
Many index cards with provenance: Gordian III C.98 Ex Dorchester Hoard; Gordian III RIC. 83 and RIC. 95 Ex Beachy Head Hoard 1964.
Lots 1-6 are sold alongside a detailed and annotated binder pertaining to the coins within each lot. Each binder is filled with handwritten index cards for each coin, tickets where applicable, photographs of the coins, provenances and values at time of purchase, and historical footnotes. Coins are listed in order as per the binder. An interesting and scholarly collection, an excellent opportunity for those beginning a collection, or as an accompanying piece to an established selection of coins from the ancient world. All are sold as seen.