Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Roman Imperial Coinage, Bronze nummi (389), AD 317-333, comprising issues of Licinius I and II, Constantine I and II, Crispus, Constans, Constantius II, Helena, Fausta, Theodora, Constantinopolis and Urbs Roma; mints include London, Trier, Lugdunum, Arelate, Rome, Ticinum, Aquileia, Siscia, Thessalonica, Heraclea, and Cyzicus; reverses include altar, inscription in wreath, Victory and captive, standard and captives, camp gate, Securitas standing left, Empress with children, soldiers holding two standards, wolf and twins, and Victory on prow [389]. Mostly very fine but with uneven patina, some partially cleaned; all contained in a binder with plastic sleeves, with a numbered list and printed index at the back for each coin £1,500-£2,000

The hoard was found in June 2019 near the village of Ibberton in Dorset. The coins were found by a metal detector in stony soil at a depth of four to eighteen inches. No evidence of a container was found. The hoard comprised 393 nummi (including fragments) dating from AD 317-333. The British museum acquired four coins, the remainder were disclaimed as treasure (2019 T615) and are offered here for sale as a single lot.