Hoard of Roman silver coins hammers for $101K at Noonans

A Roman silver Miliarensis coin featuring an image of Constantius II, who ruled from 337 to 361, sold for £4,960. Image courtesy of Noonans
A Roman silver Miliarensis coin featuring an image of Constantius II, who ruled from 337 to 361, sold for £4,960. Image courtesy of Noonans
A Roman silver Miliarensis coin from the Vale of Pewsey hoard featuring an image of Constantius II, who ruled from 337 to 361, sold for £4,960 on May 17. Image courtesy of Noonans

LONDON – A hoard of 142 Roman silver coins that was unearthed in September 2020 was auctioned on May 17 for a hammer price of £81,160 (about $101,000) at Noonans (previously Dix Noonan Webb). Dubbed the Vale of Pewsey hoard, it was 100% sold and had been estimated at £30,000-£40,000.

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