Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 18-20 Jan 2022
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TIBERIUS, A.D. 14-37. AR Denarius (3.76 gms), Lugdunum Mint, A.D. 18-35. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Brushed.
RIC-30; RSC-16a. "Tribute Penny" type. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Livia (as Pax) seated right on chair with ornate legs, holding scepter and branch. This marvelous example of a Biblical "Tribute Penny" is very well struck and nicely centered on a slightly elongated flan. The surfaces are beautiful and remain free of pitting or scratching. An overall light tone that intensifies on the obverse into a vivid cobalt and magenta display on the top of the emperor's head.
Estimate: $300 - $500
RIC-30; RSC-16a. "Tribute Penny" type. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Livia (as Pax) seated right on chair with ornate legs, holding scepter and branch. This marvelous example of a Biblical "Tribute Penny" is very well struck and nicely centered on a slightly elongated flan. The surfaces are beautiful and remain free of pitting or scratching. An overall light tone that intensifies on the obverse into a vivid cobalt and magenta display on the top of the emperor's head.
Estimate: $300 - $500