Lot 2569

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Germanicus, son of Nero Claudius Drusus, (born 15 B.C., died A.D. 19), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 37-38, struck under Caligula, (12.18 g), obv. bare head of Germanicus to left, around GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVGVST F DIVI AVG N, around, Rev. SC in centre, around C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR POT IIII P P, (S.1822, RIC 50, BMC 74, C.41). Delightful brown patina, extremely fine and very scarce.

Ex Spink & Son, London, 1986, private purchase.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$700