Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 226 | Auction date: 13 February 2024 |
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Lot description: Nerva. Denarius; Nerva; 96-98 AD, Rome, 96 AD, Denarius, 3.52g. BMC-p. 4. , citing Wiczay (6 Fr.) and a spec. in Vienna. Obv: IM[P NERVA] CAES AVG - PONT MAX TR P Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: COS II DESIGN [III] P P Priestly implements: ladle, sprinkler, pitcher, lituus. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex G. Hirsch Sale, ticket misplaced, lot 759. Very rare with designation to third consulship; possibly unpublished bust variety with fold of cloak on shoulder.Many of these coins are very rare, for reasons which may not be immediately apparent to the untrained eye. Thus, descriptions of the following coins from the Curtis Clay collection must be carefully read. This attention to detail is the beauty of his collection. MS Estimate: 1800 USD |