Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 114 - Part I  –  6 - 7 May 2019

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 114 - Part I

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Tu, 07.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
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Description

Galerius Maximianus ceasar, 293 – 305. Aureus, Antiochia 299-302, AV 5.28 g. MAXIMIA – NVS NOB CAES Laureate head r. Rev. IOVI CONS – CAES * Jupiter, nude but for cloak, standing facing, bearded, laureate head turned l., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; at his feet, eagle standing l. and in l. field, *. In exergue, SMAΣ. C –. RIC 25. Depeyrot 16/4. Calicó 4910.
Of the highest rarity, apparently only the second specimen known. A bold
portrait struck in high relief, minor scratch on reverse field,
otherwise extremely fine

Ex Superior's sale 10-11 1988, Moreira part II, 2549. From the George C. Hopkins collection.

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Price realized 5'600 CHF
Starting price 5'600 CHF
Estimate 7'000 CHF
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