The Roman Republic
L. Cestius and C. Norbanus. Aureus, Roma January-April 43, AV 8.13 g.
Description: C·NORBANVS / L·CESTIVS Draped bust of Sibyl r.; in r. field, PR. Rev. Cybele on throne in biga of lions l., holding patera in r. hand and resting l. hand on tympanum; in upper l. field, S·C. References: Babelon Cestia 3 and Norbana 5
Bahrfeldt 26
Sydenham 1155
Sear Imperators 196
RBW 1719
Crawford 491/2
Calicó 5 Condition: Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Perfectly struck and centred on a full flan, good extremely fine Provenance: Ira & Larry Goldberg sale 62, 2011, 3172