Stack's Bowers Galleries

January 2020 NYINC Auction  –  18 - 19 January 2020

Stack's Bowers Galleries, January 2020 NYINC Auction

Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 18.01.2020, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 18.01.2020, from 4:00 PM CET
Part C: Su, 19.01.2020, from 12:30 AM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

★ Exceptional Danubian Bridge Sestertius ★

TRAJAN, A.D. 98-117. AE Sestertius (29.28 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 107-108. NGC EF★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
RIC-569; Woytek-314bD1. Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust right, with slight drapery; Reverse: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S C, arched, single-span bridge across the Danube River; single-bay arches at each end, surmounted by statues; in river below, boat sailing left. An incredibly pleasing architectural type, this wonderful specimen offers charming chocolate brown surfaces and only slight wear on the high points. The surfaces are clean and the detail is sharp. An iconic piece presenting unheard of quality.
Estimate: $5000.00- $7500.00

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Price realized 5'500 USD
Starting price 3'000 USD
Estimate 5'000 USD
The auction is closed.
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