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

TRAJAN, A.D. 98-117. AE Sestertius (26.68 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 114-116. NGC Ch EF★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.
RIC-672; Woytek-534v1. Obverse: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate and draped bust right; Reverse: SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia; S - C across field. Offering an alluring deep green patina atop otherwise reddish-brown surfaces, this well centered example features light handling mostly on the central high points of the reverse, with little evident elsewhere. A tremendously wholesome and original specimen, the star designation for eye appeal is wholly fitting.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4500.00

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Price realized 2'200 USD
Starting price 1'800 USD
Estimate 3'000 USD
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