An interesting selection of Ancient coins from the collection of an English gentleman, Collection of Roman Coins from the third century AD (29): Philip I, antoniniani (3) (RIC. 36b; 2b; 45); Octilla Severa, antoniniani (2) (RIC. 126 [C.17]; C.63); Trajan Decius, antoninianus (RIC. 12b); Herennia Etruscilla, antoninianus (RIC. 58b); Herennius Etruscus, antoninianus (RIC. 149); Trebonianus Gallus, antoninianus (RIC. 70); Volusianus, antoninianus (RIC. 141); Valerian I, antoninianus (RIC. 125/7); Gallienus, antoniniani (16): standard antoniniani (2) (C. 1047 var.; C. 398); Gallienus animal reverse issues (14) (RIC. 283; 230; 181; 16 [issued as Salonina – wife of Gallienus]; 165; 176; 207; 163; 164; 245; 178; 285; 181; 178); Salonina, antoniniani (2) (RIC. 5j; 25s), varying grades from good fine to extremely fine (29)
The first Ex Beachy Head Hoard; RIC. 45 Ex Dorchester Hoard; C. 398 Ex Hollingbourne Hoard; RIC. 5j and RIC. 25s both Ex Beachy Head Hoard
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.