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Obolos 31

21 April 2024

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Important Dynastic Issue

Starting Price: 150 CHF
Hammer Price:  340 CHF
Lot 595

Tiberius & Germanicus Gemellus, 19-37/8 and 19-23/4, respectively. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 35.5 mm, 30.59 g, 3 h), struck under Tiberius in the name of Drusus, Rome, 22-23. Confronted heads of Drusus' twin sons Tiberius Gemellus and Germanicus on crossed cornuacopiae, with caduceus between. Rev. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II around large S C. BMC 95 (Tiberius). Cohen 1 (Drusus). RIC 42 (Tiberius). Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, nearly very fine.



This issue celebrates the birth of the twin sons Germanicus Gemellus and Tiberius to Drusus Caesar and Livilla Drusilla. Only Tiberius lived into adulthood but was quickly pushed aside and murdered when Caligula came to power.

Online bidding closes: 21 Apr 2024, 18:57:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 3 May 2024, 17:27:16 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:340 CHF by Omered (9 bids)
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