Stack's Bowers Galleries

August 2020 Auction  –  10 - 12 August 2020

Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2020 Auction

Internet Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Paper Money

Part D: Mo, 10.08.2020, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part E: Tu, 11.08.2020, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part F: We, 12.08.2020, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Description

DIVUS AUGUSTUS, died A.D. 14. AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, struck under Nerva, A.D. 98. NGC Ch F.
RIC-136 (Nerva). Commemorative 'Restitution' issue. Obverse: Laureate bust right, with the features of Nerva ; Reverse: Legend around large S C. Dark brown surfaces with some lighter yellow highlights, this issue under Nerva points back to that of Augustus, deified here, in an attempt to align Nerva with the favorable memory of Rome's first emperor. Some scattered roughness is noted on each side.
Estimate: $200.00- $400.00

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Price realized 180 USD
Starting price 120 USD
Estimate 200 USD
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