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Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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LIVIA AUGUSTA (WIFE OF AUGUSTUS). AE Sestertius (26.39 gms), Rome Mint, struck under Tiberius, A.D. 22-23. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5.
RIC-51 (Tiberius). Obverse: Ornamented carpentum drawn right by two mules; Reverse: Legend around large S C. Though some scattered minor roughness is observed, this enchanting issue struck for the wife of Rome's first emperor features very little in the way of actual handling and sports a light olive-brown nature to the color. Quite SCARCE when encountered as pleasing as is the case here.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000
RIC-51 (Tiberius). Obverse: Ornamented carpentum drawn right by two mules; Reverse: Legend around large S C. Though some scattered minor roughness is observed, this enchanting issue struck for the wife of Rome's first emperor features very little in the way of actual handling and sports a light olive-brown nature to the color. Quite SCARCE when encountered as pleasing as is the case here.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000