ANCIENT COINS
Chris Elmy
Numismatist
Publisher
Ancient Greek and Roman coins have been collected for centuries. We devote a section of our auctions to coins of this era, richly illustrated to highlight the intricate designs of gods and goddesses, monuments and mythical beasts.
Roman Imperial, Romano-British and Celtic coins are often found in our local area, all being peoples who have thrived at various times in East Anglia. Coins released to the finder and landowner by the British Museum Portable Antiquities Scheme will find an excellent outlet through our auctions.
Chris Elmy is the Chairman of the Ipswich Numismatic Society, which is affiliated to the British Association of Numismatic Societies.
AUC.152, Lot 1903, HAMMER £7000
Carausius ‘ET FRATRES SVI’ triple-portrait billon ant of the Colchester/Clausentum Mint 292-293 AD, VF.
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AUC.226, Lot 288, HAMMER £3600
Ancient Greek: Zeugitana, Carthage, gold/electrum stater c.310-270 BC. Jenkins & Lewis group VII, EF.
AUC.272, Lot 407, HAMMER £4000
Celtic Britain: Cunobelin of the Catuvallauni 'wild type' gold stater of exceptional style, EF.