British and Ancient Coins

Diadumenian (Cæsar 217-218), Denarius, 217-8, bare-headed and draped bust right, m opel ant diadvmenian caes around, rev. Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising her skirt, spes pvblica around, 3.59g/6h (RIC 116a; RSC 21). Dark toned and well-centred, some areas of striking weakness, good very fine £200-£260

S. Bourne Collection; Baldwin FPL, Spring 2021 (76)