Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 3768 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $350
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SOLD $550
AGRIPPINA SENIOR, wife of Germanicus and mother of Caligula, (died A.D. 33), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, struck by Claudius, (28.75 g), obv. draped bust to right, around AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS, rev. around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P, S C in centre, (S.1906, RIC 102, C.3, BMC 219). Brown and red toning, some surface roughness, good fine and very rare.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously CNG Auction 223, lot 407.
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Estimate $350
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