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Nomos 19

17 November 2019
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich
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Estimate: 8500 CHF
Hammer Price:  10000 CHF
Lot 323

Hostilian, as Caesar, 250-251. Aureus (Gold, 17.5 mm, 3.76 g, 5 h), Rome, circa 251. C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Hostilian to right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS Prince standing left, holding standard in his right hand and scepter in his left. Calicó 3316a. Cohen 33 var. (Hostilian holding spear). RIC 181b var (Hostilian holding spear). Very rare. A lovely example with an elegant portrait, finely toned and with beautiful, lustrous surfaces. Extremely fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Tkalec 22 April 2007, 310.

Online bidding closes: 17 Nov 2019, 10:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 13:42:58 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:10000 CHF

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