Lot 2682

Description

Bithynia, Nicomedia, Claudius, (AD 41-54), AE 27mm (7.43 g), L. Mindius Ollio, Magistrate, obv. laureate head left, rev. head of Tyche right (cf.RPC I, 2069 (legend), SNG von Aulock 2371) (Illustrated); second coin, similar, Caracalla, (AD 196-217), AE 25mm, (8.55 g), obv. laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. female deity standing left, (not listed); third coin similar, Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), AE 17mm (3.38 g), obv. similar, rev. two fish, (cf.RPC IV on line 6089, [head right]); fourth coin, Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), AE 21mm (5.43 g) obv. laureate head right, rev. Nemesis standing left with scales and radiate wheel at feet (RG 307 variety); fifth coin, similar, Trebonianus Gallus, (AD 251-253), AE 23mm, (6.34 g), obv. radiate draped and cuirassed bust left with spear and shield, rev. emperor on horseback to left holding lance, (SNG von Aulock 7134) (illustrated). Very good - very fine, rare. (5)

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, first coin from CNG eSale 204 (lot 65), February 11, 2009; second coin, from Suttons Auctions Sydney January 27, 1973; third Coin From M.R. Roberts April 14, 2007; fourth coin from CNG eSale 386 (lot 435), November 9, 2016; fifth coin from CNG eSale 188 (lot 218), May 28, 2008 coming from J.S. Wagner Collection.