Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial

Lot 4895    SESSION 12 (7.00PM FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER)    Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial

Estimate $300
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SOLD $320

VALERIAN I, (A.D. 253-260), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, (20.49 g), obv. laureate bust of Valerian to right, around IMP C P LIC VALER[IANVS P F] AVG, rev. Victory standing left, holding palm frond and resting on shield, VIC[TO]RIA AV[GG] around, S C across field, (S.10023, RIC 180, C.226) (illustrated); another similar, (13.20 g); others, (15.68 and 14.82 g), rev. Felicitas standing left, (S.10011, RIC 157, C.58); another, (15.13 g), rev. Concordia standing left, (S.10010, RIC 155); another, (20.94 g), rev. Vesta standing left, (S.10021, RIC 175); another, (11.26 g), rev. Virtus standing left, (S.10025, RIC 182); another, (14.47 g), rev. Fides standing left, (S.10012, RIC 160); another, (9.17 g), rev. Liberalitas standing left, (S.10015, RIC 164). Toning, nearly fine - nearly very fine, the Vesta reverse very rare. (9)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. Previously Baldwins with tickets.