Lot 195: Roman Empire A Collection of Imperial Coins
This lot comprises a group of Roman Imperial bronze coins of circular form with varying diameters. The obverse designs feature right-facing profiles of emperors, including examples with laureated and diademed heads. One coin obverse bears the legible characters PIVS and ANTI I. A second coin obverse bears the characters VICTOR. The reverse designs, where discernible, include standing figures and military motifs; one reverse bears the characters RAT near the upper edge. The coins are of struck metal construction and exhibit varied dark green and brown patination alongside significant surface encrustation. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on any of the pieces.
Condition report:
The coins show signs of extensive environmental exposure and handling. Obverse (Photo 1): Profiles exhibit heavy circular wear, surface pitting, and loss of fine facial detail. Reverse (Photo 2): Designs are soft and obscured by heavy encrustation; edge damage and chipping are visible across several coins. The coins are not supplied with protective capsules or original packaging.
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