Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1346. Estimate $3000. Closing Date: Monday, 9 January 2006. Sold For $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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[Roman Imperatorial Issues]
L. Cestius & C. Norbanus. 43 BC. AV Aureus (8.11 g, 2h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Africa right, wearing elephant's skin headdress / L. CESTIVS above, C. NORBA in exergue, crested Corinthian helmet right on curule chair ornamented with eagles on front legs; S. C to left, PR to right. Crawford 491/1a; CRI 195; Sydenham 1153; Kestner 3720; BMCRR Rome 4191; CNR Cestia 1; Bahrfeldt 25; Calicó 3. VF, light marks near edge. ($3000)
Ex Martini Collection (Ratto, 24 February 1930), lot 446.