Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 117  –  1 October 2019

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 117

Greek, Roman and Gupta Empire gold coins

Tu, 01.10.2019, from 4:45 PM CEST
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Description

Probus, 276 – 282. Aureus, Serdica 276-282, AV 5.64 g. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust l., holding spear and shield over shoulder. Rev. VICTORIAE Victory in slow quadriga l., holding wreath and palm branch; in exergue, AVG. C 781 var. (with aegis). RIC 831. Biaggi 1628 (this coin). Calicó 4222 (this coin).
Very rare. A magnificent portrait of fine style struck on a large flan,
lovely light reddish tone and extremely fine

Ex Hess 3 May 1951, 264 and NAC 49, 2008, B.d.B, 401 sales. From the Biaggi and Retired Banker collections.

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