SCYTHIA. Geto-Dacians. Coson (ca. after 54 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.39 gm, 12h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5. Ca. 44-42 BC. Roman consul walking left, accompanied by two lictors fore and aft; KOΣΩN in exergue / Eagle with spread wings standing left on scepter, clutching laurel wreath in right talon; • in upper and lower left fields. HGC 3.2, 2049. RPC I 1701. Received as an anonymous donation to the Salvation Army in a Tampa "red kettle" location on 6 December 2019. Originally in an ICG holder, we have since upgraded it to an NGC holder. Please {a href="https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/rare-coin-from-44-42-b-c-dropped-in-salvation-army-red-kettle-in-tampa/"}click here{/a} to read the news story about this generous donation. All proceeds from the sale of this lot, including the buyer's premium, will be donated back to the Salvation Army.

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