BITHYNIA, Nicaea. Messalina. Augusta, AD 41-48. Æ (33mm, 22.90 g, 7h). C. Cadius Rufus, proconsul. Struck circa AD 47-48. Good Fine.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 438.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 750

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BITHYNIA, Nicaea. Messalina. Augusta, AD 41-48. Æ (33mm, 22.90 g, 7h). C. Cadius Rufus, proconsul. Struck circa AD 47-48. Draped bust left, hair in long plait / Façade of basilica: a two story tetrastyle central bay with two story wings flanking; inscribed entablature above, clippeus in pediment. RG 33 var. (bust right); RPC I 2034. Yellow-brown patina, light tooling. Good Fine. Extremely rare.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 28 May at 2 PM ET.

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