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Nomos 21

21 November 2020
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 3000 CHF
Hammer Price:  2600 CHF
Lot 287

Julius Caesar, April 44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.5 mm, 3.83 g, 6 h), struck by the moneyer C. Cossutius Maridianus, Rome. CAESAR / PARENS PATRIAE Wreathed and veiled head of Caesar to right; before, lituus, behind, apex. Rev. C.COSSVTIVS and MARIDIANVS arranged in the form of a cross with A-A-A-F F in the angles. Babylon (Julia) 43, (Cossutia) 2. Crawford 480/19. CRI 112. Sydenham 1069. Good very fine.

From a European collection, ex Numismatic Fine Arts XII, 23 March 1983, 130.

The letters on the reverse, AAAFF, are the abbreviations standing for the position of the moneyer Cossutius Maridianus: he was a quattuorvir aere argento auro flando feriundo, one of the board of four in charge of striking coins in copper, silver and gold.

Online bidding closes: 21 Nov 2020, 11:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 03:49:07 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:2600 CHF

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