Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 143 | Auction date: 7 May 2024 |
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Lot description: The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic. C. Coelius Caldus. Denarius 51, AR 18 mm, 3.89 g. Head of C. Coelius Caldus r.; before, [standard in the form of a boar] (?) and C COELIVS CALDVS; below, COS; behind, spear and carnyx. Rev. Table inscribed L CALDVS / VII VIR EPVL, with figure behind preparing epulum; on l., trophy with Macedonian shield and C CALDVS; on r., trophy with carnyx and oval shield decorated with thunderbolt and IMP A X; below, C CALDVS III VIR. Babelon Coelia 11. Sydenham 898. FFC 581 (this coin). RBW –. Crawford 437/4a. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Lovely iridescent tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc Ex NAC 5, 1992, 339; NAC 9, 1996, 718 and Aureo & Calicó 319, 2018, Alba Longa, 718 sales. Estimate: 3500 CHF |