Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSAAuction date: 8 May 2024
Lot number: 1125

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Lot description:


The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Caracalla, 198 – 217.
Description
Sestertius, Roma 215, Æ 30 mm, 21,97 g. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P XVIII IMP III COS IIII P P / S – C Asclepius standing facing, head l., holding serpent-entwined staff; in l. field, Telesphorus standing facing; globe to r.
Reference
C 329
BMC 279 note
RIC 538b
Condition
A bold portrait of fine style and a superb dark green patina, minor area of weakness on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine

Estimate: 3000 CHF