Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 138  –  18 - 19 May 2023

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 138

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 18.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 19.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
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Description

C. Vibius Varus.
Aureus 42, AV 7.98 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. C·VIBIVS – VARVS Venus standing l., looking at herself in mirror held in l. hand; behind her, column. Babelon Vibia 27. Bahrfeldt 36 and pl. V, 20 (these dies). Sydenham 1137. Sear Imperators 190. RBW 1738. Crawford 494/34. Calicò 33a.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on a broad flan,
minor edge marks, otherwise extremely fine / good extremely fine

Ex NAC 70, 2013, Student and his Mentor part I, 172 and NAC 92, 2016, 415 sales. Privately purchased in 1971.

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Price realized 24'000 CHF
Starting price 12'000 CHF
Estimate 15'000 CHF
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