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Nomos 15

22 October 2017
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 950 CHF
Hammer Price:  1300 CHF
Lot 252

Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, 139-161. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 28.30 g, 11 h), Rome, 158/159. AVRELIVS CAES - ANTON AVG PII F Bare-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, slight drapery on his far shoulder. Rev. TR POT XIII - COS II / S - C Spes walking to left, holding flower in her right hand and raising the hem of her skirt with her left. Banti 374. BMC 2082 var. Cohen 741. RIC 1348Ab. With an excellent portrait of Marcus in his late 30s; and with an attractive, dark green-brown patina. Reverse with areas of flatness, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Molard Collection, Switzerland.

Online bidding closes: 22 Oct 2017, 12:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 20 Apr 2024, 08:47:20 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1300 CHF

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