Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 33. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CELTIC, Eastern Europe. Imitations of Roman Imperial. Æ As (8.03 g, 9h). Imitating Augustus issue of Pergamum mint. Bare head of Augustus right / ΛVCV[...] inverted and retrograde within wreath. Cf. RIC 486 for prototype. VF, green patina, partial flat strike, scuff on reverse. Rare.

From the Dr. William F. Blank Collection.