Roman Silver & Bronze

Sale 62    17–18 Nov 1999   Wentworth Hotel   Sydney

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Lot 2421       Roman Silver & Bronze

Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $100

C. EGNATIUS CN.F.CN.N. Maxsumus, (c.75 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.74 grams), obv. Cupid winged laureate bust, to right, MAXSVMVS behind, rev. Jupiter and Liberty within distyle temple, C. EGNATIVS. CN.F/ CN.N. in exergue, (S.-, Cr.391/2, Syd.788, B.Egnatia 3 [£150]). Fine and very rare.

Ex. Downie's auction sale 130 July 1, 1980, (lot 47). Only 20 obverse dies used on this type as determined by Crawford.

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