Lot 37: A Collection of Roman Imperial Bronze Coins Including Constantinian Dynasty Issues
A collection of Roman Imperial copper-alloy bronze nummi and an antoninianus dating from the 3rd to 4th centuries AD. The group includes a Beata Tranquillitas type nummus from the Trier mint, identified by the PTR mint mark in the exergue. The reverse features an altar inscribed with VOTIS XX. The collection also contains a Caesarum Nostrorum type for Constantine II as Caesar, featuring the obverse legend CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C and a VOT X wreath reverse. Also identified is a Gloria Exercitus type reverse and a radiate antoninianus. The obverses generally feature laureated or diademed imperial portraits. The coins possess dark brown and dark green patinas with varying levels of surface mineralisation.
Condition report:
The coins range in condition from fair to very fine. Significant surface wear is evident on several specimens, particularly the radiate antoninianus. Some coins exhibit heavy green oxidation and earthen encrustation. Legends and mint marks are partially legible on the Constantinian issues, while others are obscured by wear and corrosion.
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