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Obolos 17

20 December 2020
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Starting Price: 150 CHF
Hammer Price:  220 CHF
Lot 710

Julia Maesa, Augusta, 218-224/5. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 28 mm, 22.50 g, 1 h), struck under her grandson, Elagabalus, Rome, 220-220. IVLIA MA-ESA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Julia Maesa to right, her hair tied in a bun at the back. Rev. S[A]ECVLI FE-LICITAS / S C Felicitas standing facing, head left, sacrificing out of patera held in right hand over lighted altar to left, and holding long caduceus in right; in right field, star. RIC 422; BMC 396. Cohen 47. RIC 421. Dark olive-green and tan patina, nice surfaces. Die-shift on lower reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, acquired from Baldwins (with original ticket).

Online bidding closes: 20 Dec 2020, 20:55:00 CET Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 18:40:04 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:220 CHF by Protagoreia (5 bids)
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