Ancient British Hoards

Roman Republican Coinage, Lucius Marcius Phillipus, Denarii (4), Rome, 56 BC, diademed head of Ancus Marcus right, lituus behind, rev. a q v a [–] within an aqueduct with five arches, on which stands an equestrian statue with a flower below, phillipvs above, 3.80g/2h (Ghey 241.5, this coin; Craw. 425/1; BMCRR 3890-92; RSC Marcia 28); together with three of the same type, 3.50g/10h, 4.06g/5h and 3.68g/5h (Ghey 241.2, 241.7 and 2021 T655 add. 6, these coins) [4]. First example, graffito ‘Z’ before Ancus Marcus otherwise fine with a nice portrait, two further examples fair with banker’s marks, final example fair £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Iron Age Coins from the Helmingham Hoard.

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SF 357, 231, 718 and 2021 SF-AEA396 T655 denarii addition no.6