Leu Numismatik

Auction 1  –  25 October 2017

Leu Numismatik, Auction 1

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and early Medieval coins, Renaissance medals,...

We, 25.10.2017, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ A beautifully patinated sestertius of Claudius ★

Claudius, 41-54. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 28.50 g, 6 h), Rome, 41-42. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP Laureate head of Claudius to right. Rev. SPES AVGVSTA / S C Spes advancing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising her skirt with her left. BMC 124. Cohen 85. RIC 99. A wonderful example with attractive earthen highlights on a dark green patina. Perfectly centered and with a splendid portrait of fine style. Minor deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.

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Price realized 8'000 CHF
Starting price 6'000 CHF
Estimate 7'500 CHF
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