Ancients
SCYTHIA. Geto-Dacians. Coson (after 54 BC). AV stater (20mm, 8.35 gm, 12h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 4/5. Ca. 44-42 BC. Roman consul (L. Junius Brutus) walking left, accompanied by two lictors fore and aft; BR monogram before, KOΣΩN in exergue / Eagle with spread wings standing left on scepter, clutching laurel wreath in right talon. HGC 3.2, 2049. RPC I 1701A. A well-centered example with highly intricate details and the desirable "full beading" on both sides.
From the Historical Scholar Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, private sale (April 2003), with old dealer tag
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Estimate: 2000-3500 USD