Roman Empire Lot 5 coins (No reserve price)

Roman Empire - Lot of 5 diverse Roman bronze coins (including Lucilla, Gallienus & Provincial) - 2nd-3rd century AD. A very interesting and diverse study collection of 5 authentic Roman bronze and copper-alloy coins from the Imperial era (2nd to 3rd century AD). This set includes both large imperial denominations (sestertii) and smaller Antoniniani and provincial coins from the Greek-speaking eastern part of the Empire. Ideal for the beginner collector or as a historical study lot. Coin specifications in this lot: • Coin 1: Roman Sestertius of Lucilla (ca. 164–169 AD) • Obverse: Bust of Empress Lucilla to the right. Legend partially legible: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. • Reverse: Heavily corroded/adhered, typical of an honest field find. • Feature: Heavy, thick bronze coin with a characteristic green patina on the obverse. • Coin 2: Roman Sestertius (Severan Dynasty, ca. 3rd century AD) • Obverse: Bust of an empress with diadem to the right (possibly Julia Mamaea or Faustina II). • Reverse: Seated goddess to the left (possibly Vesta or Securitas). • Feature: Attractive golden-brown bronze colour. • Coin 3: Roman Provincial coin (Phrygia, Aezanis) • Obverse: Bust of an early emperor to the right. • Reverse: Naked deity (Zeus) standing to the left, holding an eagle and a scepter. Greek inscription AIZANITWN partially legible. • Coin 4: Roman Provincial coin (Aezanis) • Obverse: Portrait of the emperor to the right. • Reverse: Standing deity frontally with a scepter, Greek legend (ANTIOC...). • Coin 5: Roman Antoninianus of Emperor Gallienus (253–268 AD) • Obverse: Bust of Gallienus with radiate crown to the right. Readable legend: GALLIENVS AVG. • Reverse: Standing figure (possibly Virtus or Uberitas). • Feature: Typical inflation coin from the 3rd-century crisis with a dark patina. Additional information: • Total number of coins: 5 • Material: Bronze / Copper / Billon • Quality: Fine / Very Fine (See photos for your own good impression of the details, patina and conservation). • Provenance: From an old Dutch private collection.

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