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Nomos 5

25 October 2011
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 5000 CHF
Hammer Price:  20000 CHF
Lot 249

Gordian I, 238. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 17.40 g 12), “1-22 April 238”. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian I to right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVGG / S C Providentia standing facing, head to left, leaning on low column to right and holding a wand in her right hand and a cornucopiae with her left; to left, at her feet, globe. BMC 5. Cohen 6. RIC 9. Very rare. An exceptional piece, with a fine green patina overlaid with uncleaned encrustations of dirt as found. Nearly extremely fine.


From the PGB collection, acquired the 1960s or 1970s.

Online bidding closes: 25 Oct 2011, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 16 Apr 2024, 16:34:48 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:20000 CHF

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