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Lot 3493

Tiberius, AD 14-37. Gold Aureus (7.69 g) minted at Lugdunum. Laureate head right of Tiberius. Reverse: Female (Livia?) seated right, holding scepter and branch. RIC 25 [as R2]; BMC 30. Slight signs of old cleaning. About Extremely Fine.

At 5-7:30 o'clock on the obverse there is still remaining a raised circular scribe mark made at the mint in order to properly align the inscription punches. The fact that the line is still visible would indicate an early die state, whereas die-breaks usually suggest a late striking. Note the difference in style between the excellent portrait rendering of Tiberius and the almost featureless face on the reverse.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500.
Ex Triton I (1997), lot 1295.


 
Realized $5,750



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