Lot 2477
Sale 62 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes
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Description
C. Antius Restio, (c.47 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.73 grams), obv. bare head to right of tribune Antius Restio, RESTIO behind, rev. Hercules facing with club and trophy, C.ANTIVS C.F. before, (S.316 [£225], Cr.455/1a, Syd.970, B.Antia 1 [£120]). Off centred, interesting portrait, weak in places, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Ex Christie's London, May 10, 1978 (lot 15 part). Only 33 obverse dies calculated for these types issued, according to Crawford.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $100