Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
The Roman Republic C. Memmius C.f.
Bid
| Estimated price | 2,000 CHF |
| Result |
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Description
Denarius. 56 BC, Rome. 3.85 g. 20.40 mm. 9h
Obv. Laureate head of Quirinus right; behind, QVIRINVS; before, C MEMMI C F.
Rev. Ceres seated right, holding torch and corn ears; before, snake; around, MEMMIVS AED CERIALIA PREIMVS FECIT.
Crawford 427/2; Memmia 9; Sydenham 921.
A superb example with a nice iridescent patina with blueish and golden tones. Near Mint State.
Ex Gemini Auction V, 6 January 2009, lot 240; Ex Jacob Stein Collection, displayed at Cincinnati Art Museum, 1994-2008, No 135.