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Nomos 23

30 November 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Beautifully toned and interesting depiction of the Circus Maximus

Estimate: 2500 CHF
Hammer Price:  3000 CHF
Lot 231

Septimius Severus, 193-211. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.38 g, 6 h), Rome, 204-206. SEVERVS PIVS AVG Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. LAETITIA / TEMPORVM The central Spina of the Circus Maximus in Rome, shown as a left sailing galley with the turning markers at the prow and stern; the central obelisk of the Spina is ornamented with a sail to maintain the galley-like appearance; above, quadrigas galloping to left; below, an ostrich, two lions, a donkey, a panther, a bear, and a bison. BMC 343. Cohen 253. RIC 274. Lightly toned and attractive. Nearly extremely fine.

Online bidding closes: 30 Nov 2021, 08:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 20 Apr 2024, 00:28:21 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:3000 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 30 November 2021 at 8:00 CET. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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