Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 1857 Session 7 (11.30am Wednesday 1st July) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $300
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SOLD $400
HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS AS CAESAR, (A.D. 249-251), AE sestertius, issued 250, (17.44 g), obv. bare headed and draped bust of Herennius Etruscus to right, around Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, rev. PIETAS AVGG, Mercury standing left, holding purse & caduceus, S C to left and right, (S.9531, RIC 167a, C.12). Attractive deep brown and green toning, very fine and rare.
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection.
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