Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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QUINTILLUS, A.D. 270. AV Aureus (5.33 gms), Mediolanum Mint. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style.
RIC-Unlisted; Calico-3968 (same obv. die as illustration). Obverse: IMP C M AVR QVINTILLVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: FIDES EXERCIT, Fides standing facing, head left, holding signum in each hand. One of just four examples of this type known, the present specimen offers great RARITY and emanates from the rather brief reign of Quintillus, the brother and successor to Claudius II Gothicus. Given the brevity of Quintillus's reign--some sources claim as few as 17 days, while others suggest a "lengthy" term in the purple of 177 days--it becomes easy to see why so few Aurei are extant today, as there was simply a lack of time to produce them. A survey of public auctions over the previous two decades reveals that just 11 different Aurei have crossed the block, with the present specimen undoubtedly being one of the finer. A few light marks are noted near the edge, but the enticing style and lack of handling should allow this piece to reach lofty heights. Compare to a similar example from the same die pairing that recently realized a total of nearly $262,000 in June 2021. To view all items from the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II, click here.
From the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II.
RIC-Unlisted; Calico-3968 (same obv. die as illustration). Obverse: IMP C M AVR QVINTILLVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: FIDES EXERCIT, Fides standing facing, head left, holding signum in each hand. One of just four examples of this type known, the present specimen offers great RARITY and emanates from the rather brief reign of Quintillus, the brother and successor to Claudius II Gothicus. Given the brevity of Quintillus's reign--some sources claim as few as 17 days, while others suggest a "lengthy" term in the purple of 177 days--it becomes easy to see why so few Aurei are extant today, as there was simply a lack of time to produce them. A survey of public auctions over the previous two decades reveals that just 11 different Aurei have crossed the block, with the present specimen undoubtedly being one of the finer. A few light marks are noted near the edge, but the enticing style and lack of handling should allow this piece to reach lofty heights. Compare to a similar example from the same die pairing that recently realized a total of nearly $262,000 in June 2021. To view all items from the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II, click here.
From the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II.
Ex: Gemini I (1/2005) Lot # 435.
Estimate: $75000 - $150000