Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Nero augustus, 54 – 68. Description Dupondius, Roma circa 63, Æ 29 mm, 13.80 g. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P Radiate head r. Rev. VICTORIA – AVGVSTI S C Victory advancing l,, holding wreath and palm; in exergue, II. Reference C 349 BMC 220 RIC 201 CBN – Condition In exceptional state of preservation. A superb portrait struck in very high relief on a very large flan retaining its original lustre exactly as it would have appeared in Rome in the first century AD. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc Provenance Bertolami sale 24, 2016, 631 Estimate: 7500 CHF |