IMPERATORIAL COINAGE. L.CESTIUS AND C. NORBANUS. Aureus, 43. AV 7.99 g. Draped bust of Africa r., wearing elephant skin. Rev. L.CESTIVS / C.NORBA. Corinthian helmet placed on sella curulis; in field, SC - PR. Calico I, 2,3; Cr. 491/1a; Syd. 1153. Very rare. Large flan. Some minor weakness, otherwise extremely fine
Provenance:
Mâitre R. Schuman (1953-2022)
Auction Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Zurich 7 (1994),656
Auction F.R. Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück 397 (2023),2503
Price realized | 9'000 CHF |
Starting price | 7'500 CHF |