Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3519 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $160
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SOLD $180
SEVERUS ALEXANDER, (A.D.222-235), AE sestertius, issued 232, Rome mint, (19.188 grams), obv. laureate bust to right, around IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG, Annona standing left, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, (S.8014, RIC 642, C.503); Maximus, Caesar, (A.D.235-238), AE sestertius, Rome mint, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left, holding rod and spear, (S,2377, RIC 9, C.12); Gordian III, (A.D.238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, rev. FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna seated to left holding rudder and cornucopiae, SC in exergue, (S.-, RIC 331a, C.99). Fine - very fine or better. (3)
Ex, Antiquarius, New Zealand, bought 1981 with his ticket.
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Estimate $160
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