Lot 5624
Sale 95 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The Robb Family Collection
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Description
Pupienus, (A.D. 238), silver denarius, Rome mint, (2.98 grams), issued May - July A.D. 238, obv. bearded Pupienus laureate 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, (S.8527, BMC 52, RIC 6, RSC 26). Toned, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Ex McHugh Collection. The Reka-Devnia (Marcianopolis) hoard of 81,044 silver coins contained only 8 coins of Pupienus and none of this variety.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $500