Lot 4496

Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

C. Vibius C.f.C.n. Pansa Caetronianus, (48 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.00 g), obv. head of young Bacchus to right wearing ivy wreath, PANSA behind, rev. Ceres walking to right, with two outstretched torches, plough before, C.VIBIVS C.F.C.N. behind, (cf.S.313, Cr.449/2, Syd.946, B.Vibia 16). Attractive grey patina, nearly extremely fine and scarce.

Ex I.S. Wright, Sydney, August 4, 2006, previously from the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 62 (lot 2467), acquired from Dolphin Coins, November 16, 1986 and then previously from Stanley Gibbons c.1972.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$260

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