Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4880 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 20TH APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $300
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SOLD $200
HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS AS CAESAR, (A.D. 249-251), AE sestertius, issued 250, (17.72 g), obv. bare headed and draped bust of Herennius Etruscus to right, around traces of Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Emperor standing to left in military attire holding baton and transverse spear, S C to left and right, (S.9534, RIC 171a, C.28). Attractive brown patina, very fine or better and scarce.
Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously CNG eSale 335, lot 578 with tickets.
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HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS AS CAESAR, (A.D. 249-251), AE sestertius, issued 250, (17.72 g), obv. bare headed ...
Estimate $300
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