NumisBids
  
Noonans
Auction 184  3 Nov 2020
View prices realized

Lot 360

Estimate: 60 GBP
Price realized: 120 GBP
Find similar lots
Share this lot: Share by Email
The Antony Scammell Collection of Roman Coins (Part II) Roman Imperial Coinage, Severus Alexander, Denarius, Rome, 230, laureate bust right, rev. Sol standing left, holding globe in left hand, right hand raised in front, 3.55g (RIC 102a var.; Gorny and Mosch 265, 1436, same dies). Extremely fine, the variation scarce £60-£80 --- The posture of Sol on the reverse of this denarius differs from that normally seen. Normally, the figure Sol, holding a globe (RIC 102), is seen with a right leaning contrapposto, with the god resting his weight on his left leg, while the figure of Sol holding a whip (RIC 101) is seen in a left leaning contrapposto, with the weight placed on the right leg. This coin mixes elements of both designs
Question about this auction? Contact Noonans