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21 February 2021
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Starting Price: 50 CHF
Hammer Price:  50 CHF
Lot 509

C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver plated bronze, 18 mm, 2.79 g, 9 h), Rome. PANSA Mask of bearded Pan to right, adorned with berries and with pedum behind. Rev. C · VIBIVS · C · F · C · N / IOVIS · AXVR Jupiter Auxurus seated left, head facing, holding patera in right hand and scepter in left. Babelon (Vibia) 18. Crawford 449/1a. CRI 20. Sydenham 947. Core exposed in spots, otherwise, very fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Künker FPL 108, May 1994, 95.

Jupiter Auxurus was the protector of Anxur (modern Terracina), a town in Latium on the via Appia about 62 miles distant from Rome, from where the moneyer's family originated. A magnificent temple constructed in opus incertum, an unusual Roman building technique whereby irregularly shaped and randomly placed uncut stones are set into concrete, was his sanctuary there.

Online bidding closes: 21 Feb 2021, 19:14:30 CET Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 22:17:59 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:50 CHF by grey (1 bid)
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