Lot 3759
Sale 77 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Pupienus, (A.D. 238), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.328 grams), issued May - July A.D. 218, obv. bearded Pupienus laureate cuirassed draped and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG. rev. Felicity standing to left, holding caduceus and long sceptre, around P M TR P COS II P P, (cf.S.2416, BMC 52, RIC 6, RSC 26). Bright, good extremely fine and very rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 76 (lot 3669). The Reka-Devnia (Marcianopolis) hoard of 81,044 silver coins contained only 8 coins of Pupienus and none of this variety.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0