Lot 2487

Sale 62 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes

Description

C. Considius Paetus, (46 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.50 grams), obv. Venus laureate and diademed head to right, PAETI behind, rev. Victory in quadriga to right, C.CONSIDI in exergue, (S.-, Cr.465/3, Syd.992, B. Considia 6 [£45]). Grey, blue and gold patina, good very fine and very scarce.

Ex. Duke of Northumberland Collection, Sotheby's London, November 4, 1982 (lot 439 part). Smyth V/17. Crawford has determined that 33 obverse dies were used for this type.

Estimate
$160
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$80