Ancients Auction 13 – 19 September 2024
Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Coins - 20% BP
Th, 19.09.2024, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description
★ An Extremely Rare Aureus ★
ROMAN EMPIRE. Hostilian (Caesar).
Gold aureus, AD 251. Rome.
Obv: C VALES HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Prince, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left.
Extremely Fine.
Reference: RIC IV-181a (Trajan Decius - misdescribed) var. (obv. legend); Calicó-3318 (misdescribed) var. (obv. legend); Biaggi-1406 (same dies).
Rarity: Extremely Rare with this obv. legend.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 19 mm.
Weight: 4.02 g.
Composition: Gold.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 7'000 GBP |
| Starting price | 3'500 GBP |
| Estimate | 7'000 GBP |
The auction is closed.
