Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3058 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $500
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DRUSUS, son of Tiberius, (died A.D. 23), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, struck by Tiberius, (25.15 g), issued A.D. 22-3, obv. confronting heads of two boys on crossed cornucopias with caduceus between, rev. around DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II, S C in centre, (S.587, RIC 42, C.1, BMC 95). Deep brown patina, surface pitting, nearly very good and very scarce.
Ex Heritage Auctions #61258, lot 98040.
In a slab by NGC, Strike 5/5, Surface 2/5.
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