Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Sale 117    17–20 Apr 2018   Gallery Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 4888    SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 20TH APRIL)    Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Estimate $100
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $80

POSTUMUS, (A.D. 259-268), Cologne mint, AE double sestertius, (9.11 g), obv. IMP C M CASS [LAT POSTVMVS] P F AVG, radiate draped and bust to right of Postumus, rev. around VI[RT] VS AVG, Mars standing to right holding spear and leaning on shield, (S.11070, RIC 179, C.421-2, Bastien - [no similar obverse die]); another (8.60 g), obv. IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMUS PF AVG, radiate bust right, rev. [P]AX AVG, Pax advancing left, holding olive branch and sceptre, (S.11051, RIC 218). Fine - very fine, crude as usual on small lightweight flans, both scarce. (2)

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from A.H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd., with tickets.

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    POSTUMUS, (A.D. 259-268), AE double sestertius, Cologne mint, (15.23 g), obv. radiate bust of Postumus ...

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    Estimate $100

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