ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Creation of the Principal Roads / Creation of Milestones. AR Medal (32mm, 9.95 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750.

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Lot: 549. Estimated: $ 100

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ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Creation of the Principal Roads / Creation of Milestones. AR Medal (32mm, 9.95 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. Creation of the Principal Roads: two dignitaries, one on horseback, the other on foot, direct the construction of a road; dated year 442 (312 BC) in exergue / Creation of Milestones (“For the Public Good”): two travellers examine a milestone; dated year 442 (312 BC) in exergue. Eisler 17a; Catenacci pp. 36-7. Iridescent old cabinet toning. EF.

From the Crown Collection. Ex RBW Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 364, 2 December 2015), lot 385.


Closing Date and Time: 12 August 2020 at 13:02:40 ET.

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