97, Lot: 182. Estimate $1000. Sold for $3450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JULIUS NEPOS. First Reign, 474-475 AD. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.41 gm). Milan mint. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long cross; M-D//COMOB. RIC X 3217; Depeyrot 36/1; DOCLR 943-945 variety (star). Fine, numerous marks, slightly wavy flan. Rare.

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.