Ancient Coins

Roman Imperial coins, Civil Wars (68-69), Countermarked Dupondius of Nero from Lugdunum, laureate head left, globe at point of bust, countermarked XI on face, rev. Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm, 12.59g (RIC 602; WCN 534), Legio XI, based in Germany at this time, sided with Otho against Vitellius, then with Vespasian against Vitellius. Smoothed green patina, very fine £200-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Roman Coins from the John Quinn Collection.

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Provenance: CNG auction 230, lot 279