Agrippina Senior. Died AD 33. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 22.96 g, 6h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3133. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Agrippina Senior. Died AD 33. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 22.96 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 50-54. Draped bust right / Legend around large S • C, countermarked NCAPR. RIC I 102 (Claudius); Pangerl 1. Host coin Fine, c/m Near VF, light brown patina.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spencer 1984 @ $50.

This countermark, one of the most common imperial cointermarks, is likely a validating countermark used during the reign of Nero. For further discussion, see Kraay, "The Behavior of Early Imperial Countermarks" in Essays Mattingly, pg. 132ff. The mark indicated that these coins had been examined by a committee and found suitable for continued use in circulation

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.