Contorniates. Late 4th century AD. Æ Contorniate (36.5mm, 25.30 g, 6h). In the name of Nero. Near VF.

Triton XXVII – Session 6
Lot: 6355. Estimated: $ 250

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Contorniates. Late 4th century AD. Æ Contorniate (36.5mm, 25.30 g, 6h). In the name of Nero. NERO CLAVDIVS CAE AVG, laureate head right / Achilles, helmeted and holding spear, catching Penthesilea as she falls from her horse. Cf. Alföldi, Kontorniat 77 and pl. 73, 12 (for type). Dark brown patina. Near VF.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Harmers of London 1 (25 September 2020), lot 200.


Closing Date and Time: 18 January 2024 at 11:58:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.