Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 83  –  20 May 2015

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 83

The Collection of Roman Republican Coins of a Student and his Mentor – Part III

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The Collection of Roman Republican Coins of a Student and his Mentor Part III Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and P. Licinius Crassus Iunianus. Denarius, Africa 47-46, AR 3.87 g. CRASS·IVN – [L]EG·PRO·PR Turreted female head r.; above and below respectively, uncertain object and rostrum tridens. On l. and r. respectively, ear of corn and caduceus. Rev. METEL·PIVS – SCIP·IMP Trophy between lituus and jug. Babelon Caecilia 52 and Licinia 22. Sydenham 1049. Sear Imperators 42. RBW 1603. Crawford 460/3. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine Ex M&M sale 43, 1970, 201.

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Price realized 15'000 CHF
Starting price 6'400 CHF
Estimate 8'000 CHF
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