Lot 2778
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Clodius Albinus as Caesar, (A.D. 193-195), silver denarius, Rome Mint issued A.D. 194-5, (3.30 g), obv. bare head of Clodius Albinus to right, around D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES, rev. around COS II, Aesculapius standing left, feeding snake which coils up around staff at his side, (S.6140, RIC 2, BMC 88, RSC 9). Lightly toned, struck slightly off centre on obverse, strong portrait, extremely fine and rare.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.
CNG Auction 105, lot 924.
- Estimate
- $2,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,500