Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Trajan Decius augustus, 249 – 251. Description Sestertius, Roma 249-251, Æ 27 mm, 18.68 g. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICT – ORIA AVG S – C Victory striding l., holding wreath and palm branch. Reference C 118 RIC 126d Condition In exceptional condition for the issue. Wonderful green patina and extremely fine Provenance Glendining sale 16th November 1950, Platt Hall, 1895 M&M-Leu sale 2nd November 1967, Niggeler, 1445 NAC sale M, 2002, 2798 NAC sale 54, 2010, 550; From the Luc Girard collection Estimate: 2500 CHF |