Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSAAuction date: 8 May 2024
Lot number: 1060

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Lot description:


The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Trajan augustus, 98 – 117.
Description
Dupondius, Roma circa 111, Æ 27 mm, 14.14 g. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Radiate bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S – C Arabia standing facing, head l., holding branch and bundle of canes (?); at her side, dromedary l. In exergue, ARAB ADQVIS.
Reference
C 36 var. (without drapery)
BMC 919
RIC 467 var. (without drapery)
CBN 578
Woytek 364b.
Condition
Rare. Lovely green patina very gently smoothed on reverse, otherwise extremely fine

Estimate: 1500 CHF