Lot 3387
Sale 97 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
C. Vibius C.f.C.n. Pansa Caetronianus, (48 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.72 grams), obv. Mask of Pan, PANSA below, rev. Jupiter Anxurus seated to left, [C].VIBIVS C.F.C.[N]. behind and IOVIS AXVR before, (S.420, Cr.449/1, Syd.948, B.Vibia 18). Hairline die crack, otherwise bright, nearly extremely fine with a spectacular head of Pan, scarce, with collector's ticket.
The representation of the youthful Jupiter Anxurus suggests that the Vibia gens originally dwelt at Anxur (Tarracina). There was a temple dedicated to the young Jupiter in that town.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Passed in