Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS AS CAESAR. AV Aureus (4.28 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 250-251. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed.
RIC-142a; Calico-3309 (R5). Obverse: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, bareheaded and draped bust right; Reverse: PIETAS AVGG, Mercury standing left, holding purse and caduceus. Though displaying a light brushing, this extremely lustrous and dazzling issue presents tremendous RARITY, as it is the only example of the type that this cataloger could identify as selling publicly in the last two decades. Not surprisingly, Calico lacks an image of it, and merely utilizes a line drawing to approximate the features. Quite well centered on a broad flan, this offers a great chance for a gold issue from the brief reign of Etruscus while he served under his father as Caesar during a chaotic period in Rome's history. To view all items from the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II, click here.
From the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II.
RIC-142a; Calico-3309 (R5). Obverse: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, bareheaded and draped bust right; Reverse: PIETAS AVGG, Mercury standing left, holding purse and caduceus. Though displaying a light brushing, this extremely lustrous and dazzling issue presents tremendous RARITY, as it is the only example of the type that this cataloger could identify as selling publicly in the last two decades. Not surprisingly, Calico lacks an image of it, and merely utilizes a line drawing to approximate the features. Quite well centered on a broad flan, this offers a great chance for a gold issue from the brief reign of Etruscus while he served under his father as Caesar during a chaotic period in Rome's history. To view all items from the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II, click here.
From the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II.
Ex: Triton IX (1/2006) Lot # 1557.
Estimate: $15000 - $25000