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Auction 114  6-7 May 2019
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Lot 604

Estimate: 15 000 CHF
Price realized: 13 000 CHF
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The Roman Empire

Gaius augustus, 37 – 41. Sestertius circa 37-38, Æ 25.89 g. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT Laureate head l. Rev. AGRIPPINA – DRVSILLA – IVLIA Gaius' three sisters standing to front in the respective roles-from l. to r.-of Securitas, holding cornucopiae resting on pedestal, Concordia, holding patera and cornucopiae and Fortuna, holding rudder and cornucopiae. In exergue, S C. C 4. BMC 37. RIC 33. CBN 48.
Very rare and a superb specimen of this prestigious and desirable coin. Struck on an
exceptionally large flan and a portrait of great refinement. Dark
patina and about extremely fine / extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 27, 2004, 323.

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