Roman Empire, Tiberius, (AD 14-37) 'Drusus Twins' AE Sestertius, Busts of the twins Caesar Nero Gemellus and Germanicus Julius Gemellus facing each other upon crossed cornucopiae, between which is a winged caduceus, rev. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II surrounding S-C, 25.31g, (RIC, 42; Cohen, 1) Well-centred and struck, a celebratory issue with an excellent obverse, good very fine or better, reverse porous and slightly pitted but surfaces lovely brown, overall good very fine and highly-sought.
PROVENANCE
CNG Mail Bid Sale 67, Lot 1289; from the Michael Weller Collection, September 22, 2004 - $900
Estimate: £500 - £800