Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2091 Session 6 (9.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $300
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SOLD $170
DIDIUS JULIANUS, (A.D. 193), imitative cast medal after original medallion by Giovanni Cavino (47.0 grams), obv. laureate bust of emperor draped and cuirassed to right, around IMP CAESAR M DID SEVERVS IVLIAN AVG P P, rev. COS II over SC in exergue, quadriga to left, horses in high action, above Victory flying to right, crowning the charioteer, (Lawrence 67, Klawans 2 [p.99]) (illustrated); another of Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), (30.2 grams), obv. L.VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX TR P VIIII, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. Roma receiving emperor, Victory standing behind, COS III, (Lawrence 62, Klawans 3 [p.95]) and a cast copy of Hadrian (A.D. 117-138) medallion, (40.1 grams), rev. emperor and soldier galloping right, (Gneechi Pl.42, 2 [a cast copy of this actual piece]. First and third pieces plugged, otherwise fine - good very fine and rare. (3)
Ex H.P. Whittle Collection.
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