Roman Silver & Bronze

Lot 2800    SESSION 13 (11.30AM THURSDAY 1ST AUG)    Roman Silver & Bronze

Estimate $200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $260

LUCIUS VERUS, (A.D. 161-169), AE as, Rome Mint, issued 167, (12.05), obv. laureate head to right, [L V]ERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX around, rev. three trophies, around TR P VII IMP IIII COS III, S C across, (cf.S.5418, RIC 1464, C.300) (illustrated); another, (13.23 g), rev. captive Armenia in attitude of mourning, seated left on ground amidst arms, trophy in background behind, (S.5407, RIC 1364 [Aurelius]); another, (11.77 g), rev. Victory left, (RIC 1392); (illustrated); another, (11.07 g), rev. Annona, standing left, holding roll in right hand, below full modius on ship, oar over left arm, (RIC 1489); Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE dupondius, Rome Mint, issued 164, (10.80 g), obv. radiate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, rev. Minerva standing left holding olive branch, spear and shield, S C across, (S.-, RIC 873, C.843) (illustrated). Toning, good fine - good very fine, scarce. (5)

Ex Raffy Kassabian Collection.