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Long Beach Signature Sale 3049 12-13 Sep 2016
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Pupienus (AD 238). Æ sestertius (19.07 gm). Rome, April-June AD 238. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus right / Pax seated left on throne, holding branch in her outstretched right hand and scepter with her left. Banti 6. BMC 48-49. Cohen 23. RIC 22a. Rare. Exceptionally detailed portrait! Attractive reddish-brown patina. Fields slightly smoothed, otherwise quite pleasing. NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, smoothing.
Estimate: 800-1100 USD
Pupienus (AD 238). Æ sestertius (19.07 gm). Rome, April-June AD 238. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus right / Pax seated left on throne, holding branch in her outstretched right hand and scepter with her left. Banti 6. BMC 48-49. Cohen 23. RIC 22a. Rare. Exceptionally detailed portrait! Attractive reddish-brown patina. Fields slightly smoothed, otherwise quite pleasing. NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, smoothing.
Estimate: 800-1100 USD