Naville Numismatics

Auction 19  –  13 December 2015

Naville Numismatics, Auction 19

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Su, 13.12.2015, from 4:00 PM CET
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Description

Divo Nigriniano, son of Carinus Antoninianus 284-285, Æ 22.5mm., 4.31g. DIVO NIGRINIANO Radiate half bust r. Rev. CONSECRATIO Eagle standing facing with spread wings, head l. In exergue, KAA. C 2. RIC 472.

Very Rare. An enchanting portrait struck on a very broad flan. Green patina with some silvering. Extremely Fine.

The coinage of Nigrinian, the son of Carinus who died in childhood, is limited to gold aurei (which are exceedingly rare) and billon Aurelianianii which, despite the large finds from this period, are still rare and elusive. We are fortunate that this piec

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