Ancients
Jovian (AD 363-364). AV solidus (21mm, 4.44 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, edge marks. Sirmium, AD 363-364. D N IOVIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Jovian right, seen from front / SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICE, Jovian standing facing in military attire, pearl-diademed head left, labarum with Christogram on banner in right hand, globe inward in left; bound captive to left with head reverted, *SIRM• in exergue. RIC VIII 110. Depeyrot 6/4. Biaggi 2228. Superbly struck on gleaming surfaces.
Ex Bernard Poindessault (1935-2014) legacy; privately purchased from Nomisma, Paris.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD