Ancients
Maximus, as Caesar (AD 235/6-238). AE sestertius (30mm, 18.93 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Rome, early AD 236-238. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed, draped bust of Maximus right, seen from behind / PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left, baton downward in right hand, transverse spear in left; two signa to right, S-C across fields. RIC IV.II 13. Apple green patina on chocolate brown surfaces. Fantastic eye appeal.
From the Morris Collection. Ex. Numismatica Ars Classica Autumn Sale 95 (26 October 1995), lot 645; Prof. Carlo Stiavelli Collection (P. & P. Santamaria, 6 April 1908), lot 646.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD