Special issues. L. Cestius and C. Norbanus. January-April 43 BC. AV Aureus (19mm, 8.05 g, 8h). Rome mint.

Triton XXV
Lot: 743. Estimated: $ 10 000

Roman Republican, Gold

Sold For $ 18 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Special issues. L. Cestius and C. Norbanus. January-April 43 BC. AV Aureus (19mm, 8.05 g, 8h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Sibyl(?) right, hair in bands and knotted behind; C • NORB ANVS above, PR to right, L • CESTIVS below / Cybele, turreted, enthroned on currus drawn left by two lions, holding patera in right hand and resting left arm on tympanum; S • C to upper left. Crawford 491/2; CRI 196; Sydenham 1155; Bahrfeldt 26; Calicó 5a; Biaggi 25; BMCRR Rome 4194; Kestner –; RBW 1719. In NGC encapsulation 6057108-001, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5.

Ex Peter J. Merani Collection (Part 1, Triton XXIV, 19 January 2021), lot 45; Cederlind BBS 132 (4 October 2004), lot 155.


The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session Three – Roman Republican & Imperatorial Coinage through Byzantine Coinage will be held Wednesday morning, 12 January 2022 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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