Special issues. L. Cestius and C. Norbanus. May-August 43 BC. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 8.08 g, 9h). Emergency issue of the Roman Senate. Rome mint.CNG Feature Auction 115 Roman Republican, Gold Sold For $ 15 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Special issues. L. Cestius and C. Norbanus. May-August 43 BC. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 8.08 g, 9h). Emergency issue of the Roman Senate. Rome mint. Draped bust of Africa right, wearing elephant skin headdress / Curule chair on which lies a Corinthian helmet, front legs ornamented with eagles flying, facing half-right; L • CESTIVS above, S • C to left, PR to right, C • NORBA in exergue. Crawford 491/1a; CRI 195; Sydenham 1153; Calicó 3; Biaggi 24; RBW 1716-7. Lustrous, some light marks. EF. |