Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 84/1b  –  21 May 2015

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 84/1b

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Th, 21.05.2015, from 11:00 AM CEST
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Description

The Roman Empire Nero augustus, 54 – 68 Sestertius circa 64, Æ 26.27 g. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head r., with aegis. Rev. AVGV – STI Bird’s eye view of the harbour of Ostia. At the top pharos surmounted by statue of Neptune, holding sceptre; at bottom, reclining figure of Tiber l., holding rudder and dolphin; below, S POR OST C. To l. crescent shaped pier with portico. To r., crescent-shaped row of breakwaters. In the centre, seven ships. C 33. BMC 134. RIC 181. CBN 290. Rare. An attractive specimen of this desirable and important issue, a bold portrait struck in high relief and a finely detailed reverse composition, green patina and extremely fine Ex M&M 93, 2003, Bally-Herzog, 113 and Gorny & Mosch 199, 2011, 670 sales. Originally privately purchased from J. Hirsch 16 December 1907.

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Price realized 27'500 CHF
Starting price 20'000 CHF
Estimate 25'000 CHF
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