Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 143 | Auction date: 7 May 2024 |
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Lot description: The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic. L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus. Denarius, Apollonia and Asia 49, AR 19 mm, 3.87 g. Trisceles with winged head of Medusa in centre and corn ears between legs. Rev. LENT – MAR / COS Jupiter standing facing, head r., holding thunderbolt and eagle. Babelon Cornelia 64 and Claudia 9. Sydenham 1029. Sear Imperators 4. RBW 1562. Crawford 445/1b. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens known. Perfectly struck and centred on a full flan and with a lovely light iridescent tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc Ex Sternberg XIX, 1987, 489 and NGSA 5, 2008, 193 sales. Estimate: 4000 CHF |