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Los 74
Bieten
| Schätzpreis | 1’500 CHF |
| Zuschlag |
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Beschreibung
Denarius. 100 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 18.30 mm. 1h
Obv. Bust of Hercules to right, seen from behind, holding club; shield in left field, Θ (control mark) before, ROMA below.
Rev. Roma standing facing, holding spear and wearing triple-crested helmet, crowned by Genius of the Roman People standing to left and holding cornucopiae; Θ (control mark) in left field, LENT•MAR•F (partially ligate) in exergue; all within laurel wreath.
Crawford 329/1b; Sydenham 604b; BMCRR Rome 1717; RSC Cornelia 25a; RBW –.
A gorgeous example with an excellent portrait of beautiful style. Sharply struck and in outstanding condition with a lovely light iridescent tone. Virtually as struck. Superb. Almost mint state.
Ex From the Dioscuri Collection (NAC Auction 143, 2024, Lot 140).
Ex NAC Auction 29, 2005, Lot 327.
Ex NAC Auction 83, 2015, Lot 309 (Student and his Mentor sale).
Undoubtedly one of the finest specimen known.