Artemide Aste

Auction LIII  –  2 - 3 May 2020

Artemide Aste, Auction LIII

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins, Medals

Part 1: Sa, 02.05.2020, from 3:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 03.05.2020, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

Female head series (Horatius?). AR Denarius, c. 206-200 BC. D/ Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. R/ The Dioscuri galloping right; below horses, female head right; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 127/1; B. (Horatia) 1. AR. g. 3.75 mm. 19.50 RR. Very rare. Superb and lightly toned. About EF. This denarius was restored by Trajan with the word Cocles added, the assumed name (Horatius) of the moneyer. The female head may be that of Horatia, the betrothed of one of Curiatii. (RSC I, p. 52, Horatia 1 note).

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Price realized 1'100 EUR
Starting price 250 EUR
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