Collectibles
Roman Imperial Portrait Coins (5)
- Item Number
- 258
- Estimated Value
- 150 USD
- Sold
- 80 USD to dbb2dd925
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
In the 3rd and 4th centuries AD, Imperial Portrait types were controlled by the imperial administration, aligned to and combined with propaganda messages such as military victories, or strength of the dynasty. Portraits were distributed to the people across the empire using different and parallel news media. Main news media were sculpture, paintings, medals, and coins. Roman coins of even the most short lived emperors survived till today, as millions and millions of coins were issued, and people in ancient times proactively tried to hide them away due to their intrinsic metal value. Thus coins are a major source of information for Roman imperial portraits. Except the most esoteric usurpators, all Roman Emperors and many of their family members had coins with their portraits issued. In this lot we offer a group for the collector of these antiquities. We have 5 examples including Constantine I, Licinius and others waiting for your attribution.
Item Special Note
*Item must be picked up at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. No shipping options available.
Donated By:
Katie Mars
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