Nomos

Auction 24  –  22 May 2022

Nomos, Auction 24

Ancient and European Coins and Medals

Su, 22.05.2022, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

Domitian, as Caesar, 69-81. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 35 mm, 26.12 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in Thrace. CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII Laureate head of Domitian to right. Rev. S - C Spes walking to left, holding flower in her right hand and raising the hem of her dress with her left. RIC 511. RPC 506. Very rare, one of only six known, including this one. With an excellent portrait and a fine dark green patina. Minor flatness on the reverse and traces of careful cleaning, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From Swiss collection, ex Nomos 20, 10 July 2020, 315.

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Price realized 2'600 CHF
Starting price 2'080 CHF
Estimate 2'600 CHF
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