ANCIENT THEMES. Titus. AD 69. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (33mm, 22.54 g, 6h). Paduan type. High quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. As made.Electronic Auction 556 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Titus. AD 69. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (33mm, 22.54 g, 6h). Paduan type. High quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII, laureate head left / Large S C across field, tall conical fountain (the Meta Sudans) set on base, statues set within alternating squared and arched recesses. Johnson & Martini 1602; Klawans –; cf. CNG E-551, lot 770 (for rev.). Light brown surfaces, some edge pitting. As made. High quality cast. |