Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 132 30-31 May 2022
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Aureus 189, AV 7.18 g. M COMM ANT P – FEL AVG BRIT Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. FORTVNAE DVCI Fortuna standing l., holding in r. hand rudder on globe and cornucopia in l. C –. BMC –. RIC –. Calicó 2253 (these dies).
Extremely rare, apparently only five specimens known. A bold portrait of fine
style and an interesting reverse type. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Leu 93, 2005, Perfectionist, 45 and NAC 105, 2018, La Borde, 52 sales.
Graded Ch MS Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5, NGC certification number 6159320-012.
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Aureus 189, AV 7.18 g. M COMM ANT P – FEL AVG BRIT Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. FORTVNAE DVCI Fortuna standing l., holding in r. hand rudder on globe and cornucopia in l. C –. BMC –. RIC –. Calicó 2253 (these dies).
Extremely rare, apparently only five specimens known. A bold portrait of fine
style and an interesting reverse type. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Leu 93, 2005, Perfectionist, 45 and NAC 105, 2018, La Borde, 52 sales.
Graded Ch MS Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5, NGC certification number 6159320-012.
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