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

Decentius caesar, 352 – 353. Solidus, Treveri beginning 353-August 353, AV 3.89 g. D N DECENTI – VS FORT CAES Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR Victory standing r. and Libertas standing l., holding short sceptre in l. hand, supporting between them a hooked shaft carrying a trophy. In exergue, TR. C 26. Bastien, Magnence 78. RIC 288. Depeyrot 11/2.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among
the finest specimens known. A minor area of weakness on reverse,
otherwise good extremely fine

Ex Künker sale 273, 2016, 953. From the George C. Hopkins collection.

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Price realized 36'000 CHF
Starting price 32'000 CHF
Estimate 40'000 CHF
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