LYDIA, Sardis. Germanicus, with Drusus. Caesar, 15 BC-AD 19. Æ (26mm, 11.89 g, 12h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3008. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 25. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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LYDIA, Sardis. Germanicus, with Drusus. Caesar, 15 BC-AD 19. Æ (26mm, 11.89 g, 12h). Originally struck circa 23-26 AD. Restruck circa AD 28-29 by Asinius Pollio, Proconsul. Drusus and Germanicus seated left in curule chairs / Legend in wreath; new legend in countrmark around. RPC I 2995; BMC Lydia pg. 252, 106; SNG Copenhagen 518. Fine, green-brown patina, rough surfaces.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. Walter Sheridan @ $25.

This appears to be an original issue, but in actuality, it is an earlier issue that is restruck with two intricate 'countermarks.' The 'countermarks' were ring-shaped punch restrikings of the legends that surround the obverse and reverse designs. While the obverse 'countermark-legend' is the same as that which appeared on the original striking, the reverse legend has been totally replaced by a new 'countermark-legend.’

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.