Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3481 Session 11 (9.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $100
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MAXIMUS AS CAESAR, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, (17.41 grams), Rome mint, issued 235-6, obv. C IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left, holding rod and spear, with two standards set in ground behind, S C across, (S.8410 [£170 VF], RIC 9, BMC 123, C.12). Fine/nearly fine, scarce, lot with Boyd ticket.
Ex Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge Auction Sale London, June 12, 1891 and the William C. Boyd Collection, sold Baldwin's Auction, September 26, 2005 (lot 553 part).
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