Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 4514 Price realized: 260 CHF (Approx. 296 USD / 274 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Commemorative Series, 330-354. Follis (Bronze, 17 mm, 2.51 g, 6 h), Treveri, 332-333. VRBS ROMA Helmeted and mantled bust of Roma to left, the helmet decorated with a palm branch (or feather) and a volute on the bowl. Rev. She-wolf standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two eight-pointed stars; in exergue, TR•S. RIC 542 var. An extremely rare and very interesting helmet decoration. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, extremely fine. From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, formed since 1969. This appears to be the only known example of Roma wearing a decorated helmet in the entire coinage of 330-337. Starting price: 75 CHF |