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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
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899
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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
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Estimate €10,000
Voluntary lot
Description
ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
Valerian I (253–260). Aureus ND (255–256), Samosatha.
Obverse: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right.
Rev. VICTORIAE / AVGG. Victory in a galloping two-horse chariot facing right, holding a whip in her left hand.
Calicó 3449 - RIC.276; Gold - 3.43 g - 18.2 mm - 5 h
From a Belgian collection, 51 Gallery auction, 25 April 2018, lot 123, then Palombo 18 auction, 17 November 2019, lot 75.
Close to its mint condition, this specimen has not been in circulation and displays a golden patina. One of the finest known examples. Minimal black tarnish. Almost mint.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force under national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, successful bidders from within the EU must also pay 5.5% VAT on this lot
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