M. Aemilius Lepidus AR Denarius. Rome, 61 BC. Turreted head of Alexandria to right, ALEXANDREA below / Lepidus standing to left, crowning Ptolemy V, standing facing, holding sceptre; S•C high in central field, PONF•MAX•[TV]TOR•REG around, M•LEPIDVS in exergue. Crawford 419/2; BMCRR Rome 3648; RSC Aemilia 23. 4.00g, 19mm, 6h.
Near Mint State; a wonderful portrait. Rare.
From the Vogelberg Collection (Switzerland), formed c. 1960-1985.
Price realized | 5'500 GBP |
Starting price | 1'800 GBP |
Estimate | 3'000 GBP |