The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Trajan Decius augustus, 249 – 251.
Description
Sestertius, Roma 249-251, Æ 27 mm, 18.68 g. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICT – ORIA AVG S – C Victory striding l., holding wreath and palm branch.
Reference
C 118
RIC 126d
Condition
In exceptional condition for the issue. Wonderful green patina and extremely fine
Provenance
Glendining sale 16th November 1950, Platt Hall, 1895
M&M-Leu sale 2nd November 1967, Niggeler, 1445
NAC sale M, 2002, 2798
NAC sale 54, 2010, 550;
From the Luc Girard collection