Ancient Roman Billon Antoninianus of Severina

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Ancient Roman billon antoninianus of Severina, wife of Emperor Aurelian, dating to circa AD 274–275, with obverse bearing the diademed, draped bust SEVERINA AVG on a crescent and reverse showing Concordia with two standards (CONCORDIAE MILITVM) and mintmark XXIR in the exergue, diameter 2.1 cm, weight 3.61 g, in good condition, acquired in 2020 from a private collection with provenance including Ex Cambridgeshire private collection (acquired in the 1970s), authenticity verified as original.

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A Roman billon antoninianus of Severina, wife of Roman emperor Aurelian. The coin's obverse presents the diademed and draped bust of Severina facing right on crescent, with the legend SEVERINA AVG. The reverse features Concordia standing left with two standards. The legend reads CONCORDIAE MILITVM, with the mintmark XXIR in the exergue and Δ in the right field.

Diameter: 2.1cm
Weight: 3.61g

Provenance: Ex Cambridgeshire private collection, acquired 1970s.

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N.B: TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE. ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price. Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees. Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

A Roman billon antoninianus of Severina, wife of Roman emperor Aurelian. The coin's obverse presents the diademed and draped bust of Severina facing right on crescent, with the legend SEVERINA AVG. The reverse features Concordia standing left with two standards. The legend reads CONCORDIAE MILITVM, with the mintmark XXIR in the exergue and Δ in the right field.

Diameter: 2.1cm
Weight: 3.61g

Provenance: Ex Cambridgeshire private collection, acquired 1970s.

Seller's Story

N.B: TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE. ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price. Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees. Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Circa AD 274-275
Name of object
Antoninianus of Severina
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Billon
Country acquired from
Unknown
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
9548
Objects sold
100%
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