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. 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 |