Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 114 - Part II  –  7 May 2019

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 114 - Part II

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Tu, 07.05.2019, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

Matidia, niece of Trajan. Sestertius 112-117, Æ 27.53 g. Draped bust r., hair arranged in coils on crown of head, surmounted with crescent-shaped diadem. Rev. Matidia as Pietas standing facing, placing her hands on heads of Sabina and Matidia the younger; in exergue, S C. C 11. RIC Trajan 761.
Very rare. A lovely portrait of fine style, brown tone, minor marks on reverse,
otherwise good very fine / very fine

Ex Christie's May 1911, 112; Christie's 30-31 May 1949, Earl Fitzwilliam, 112; Glendining's 26 May 1959, Lockett part VII, 29 and Sternberg XXVIII, 1995, 82 sales.

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Price realized 1'700 CHF
Starting price 1'200 CHF
Estimate 1'500 CHF
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