Lot 2091

Description

Didius Julianus, (A.D. 193), imitative cast medal after original medallion by Giovanni Cavino (47.0 grams), obv. laureate bust of emperor draped and cuirassed to right, around IMP CAESAR M DID SEVERVS IVLIAN AVG P P, rev. COS II over SC in exergue, quadriga to left, horses in high action, above Victory flying to right, crowning the charioteer, (Lawrence 67, Klawans 2 [p.99]) (illustrated); another of Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), (30.2 grams), obv. L.VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX TR P VIIII, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. Roma receiving emperor, Victory standing behind, COS III, (Lawrence 62, Klawans 3 [p.95]) and a cast copy of Hadrian (A.D. 117-138) medallion, (40.1 grams), rev. emperor and soldier galloping right, (Gneechi Pl.42, 2 [a cast copy of this actual piece]. First and third pieces plugged, otherwise fine - good very fine and rare. (3)

Ex H.P. Whittle Collection.