Lot 397: Anonymous. 4th century B.C. Disk-shaped Æ aes formatum.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 22 (Auction 328)

Description

Anonymous. 4th century B.C. Disk-shaped Æ aes formatum (142x115 mm, ~1205 g). Mounded obverse, flat reverse. Haeberlin p. 4, pl. 2.7. Extremely rare. Green patina with heavy earthen deposits. As cast.

Called aes formatum by Haeberlin, this very rare bronze currency was a precursor to the issues of aes grave but later than aes rude.

Note that this is an especially heavy item (~2 lbs / 1 kg). Additional postage charges may (and will likely) apply.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 397
Listing #: 190477
Closed: Friday, December 15, 2017 5:12:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Sold Winning Bid: $730
13 Bid(s)

Description

Called aes formatum by Haeberlin, this very rare bronze currency was a precursor to the issues of aes grave but later than aes rude.

Note that this is an especially heavy item (~2 lbs / 1 kg). Additional postage charges may (and will likely) apply.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 397
Listing #: 190477
Closed: Friday, December 15, 2017 5:12:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300