Ancients
Didia Clara, daughter of Didius Julianus (Augusta, AD 193). AR denarius (18mm, 3.06 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 5/5. Rome, April-June AD 193. DIDIA CLA-RA AVG, draped bust of Didia Clara right, hair weaved in rows and tucked at back of head in weaved bun pattern, lock of hair falling across neck / HILA-R TEMPOR, Hilaritas standing facing, head left, long grounded palm frond in right hand, cornucopia cradled in left arm. RIC IV, Part I (Didius Julianus) 10. RSC 3. Very rare! Attractively toned.
Ex Thomas Bentley Cederlind Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Auction 102, 18 May 2016), lot 1025; Gorny & Mosch Auction 233 (6 October 2015), lot 2410.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-2000 USD