Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 11  –  22 - 23 February 2020

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 11

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern coins

Part 1: Sa, 22.02.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 23.02.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description

★ An extremely rare medallion of Lucilla ★

Lucilla, Augusta, 164-182. Medallion (Bronze, 40 mm, 47.91 g, 12 h), Rome, circa 164-166/7. LVCILLA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Lucilla to right. Rev. CERES Ceres seated right on cista mystica, holding grain ears in her right hand and torch in her left. Cohen 1 var. = Gnecchi p. 50, 1 var. (LVCILLAE AVGVSTAE). Froehner -. Toynbee -, cf. pl. XLIII ( same reverse die, but for Crispina). Extremely rare. A bold and attractive medallion with a beautiful portrait. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.

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Price realized 2'800 CHF
Starting price 2'000 CHF
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