Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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PERTINAX, A.D. 193. AV Aureus (7.21 gms), Rome Mint. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style. Edge Repair.
RIC-11B; Cal-2390 (this coin illustrated); Biaggi-1044 (this coin). Obverse: Laureate and draped bust right; Reverse: Providentia standing left, raising one hand toward star to upper left, and placing other hand upon breast. A VERY RARE type from an already briefly-reigning and difficult emperor, this alluring example offers a bold portrait of fine style along with pleasing golden-olive toning. As noted, a minor test cut on the edge between the "E" and "L" in "HELV" has been repaired, but does not at all detract from its otherwise strong appeal.
Ex: Gemini IV (1/2008) Lot 439.
RIC-11B; Cal-2390 (this coin illustrated); Biaggi-1044 (this coin). Obverse: Laureate and draped bust right; Reverse: Providentia standing left, raising one hand toward star to upper left, and placing other hand upon breast. A VERY RARE type from an already briefly-reigning and difficult emperor, this alluring example offers a bold portrait of fine style along with pleasing golden-olive toning. As noted, a minor test cut on the edge between the "E" and "L" in "HELV" has been repaired, but does not at all detract from its otherwise strong appeal.
Ex: Gemini IV (1/2008) Lot 439.
Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica 34 (11/2006) Lot # 36.
Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica 23 (3/2002) Lot # 1592.
Ex: A. Hess (5/1951) Lot # 197.
Ex: Leo Biaggi de Blasys Collection # 1044.
Estimate: $15000 - $30000