| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 1148 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Trajan Decius augustus, 249 – 251. Description Dupondius, Roma 249-251, Æ 24 mm, 11.75 g. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust r., seen from behind, with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG / S – C Liberalitas, draped and diademed, standing l., holding cornucopiae in l. hand and abacus in outstretched r. Reference C 72 RIC 12c Condition A rare denomination and in exceptional condition for the issue. A magnificent enamel-like dark green patina and extremely fine Provenance Adolph Hess sale 18, 1933, 888 M&M sale 81, 1995, 311 M&M sale 92, 2002, Friend of the Roman, 206 NAC sale 80, 2014, 188 From the Th. Voltz Collection. Estimate: 2500 CHF |  |
