Lot 1840
Sale 45 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Description
Sestertius Obv. Laureate draped bust right Rev. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC single span bridge with tower at each end, boat below (RIC 569;C.542;Sear 1010). Extremely fine, old green patina and most attactive.
Although it has been suggested that the reverse represents the famous bridge over the Danube, RIC states that it is 'impossible that a bridge of this type was used to negotiate so wide a river as the Danube'. RIC suggests that it may be the ancient Pons Sublicus.
- Estimate
- $3,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $5,600