Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Inc.

Auction 136  –  5 September 2023

Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Inc., Auction 136

Pre-Long Beach Auction: Ancient and World Coins, Currency

Tu, 05.09.2023, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Struck under Nero. AE 4 Units (18 mm, 7.12 g). Agrippina and Octavia. Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AGRIPPIN AVG, Agrippina II (mother of Nero) seated l. holds branch and cornucopia. Reverse: OCTAVIA AVGVST, Octavia (wife of Nero) veiled, standing l., holds patera over flaming altar. Hendin 6299; RPC 1 4845 corr. (5 specimens cited); Mesh. 353 var. (no crescent); Very Rare. Olive-brown with lighter contrasting earthern patina.

The only coin issued in the name of Claudia, Nero's daughter, who died in infancy in 63 CE. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
Ex London Coin Galleries Auction 3, lot 259.

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Price realized 2'900 USD
Starting price 750 USD
Estimate 1'500 USD
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