Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Live Auction 6 | Auction date: 25 March 2023 |
Lot number: 86 | |
Lot description: Drusus Julius Caesar (son of Tiberius), as Caesar, Ӕ 25mm of Colonia Iulia Pia Paterna, Africa. AD 21. L Apronius, proconsul. DRVSO CAESARI, bare head to left / PERMISSV L APRONI PROCOS III, draped bust of Mercury to left, wearing winged petasus; winged caduceus behind. RPC I 764; MAA 99a; CNG E-202, 125 (same dies). 9.43g, 25mm, 2h. Very Fine. Extremely Rare; seemingly the first example to come to auction since 2009. From the collection of a Romanophile; Acquired from William Veres. Estimate: 150 GBP |