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Lot 67: ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus, AE Sestertius, 34.5mm (25.23g), Elephants Drawing Carriage, Rome Mint, Extremely Rare Reverse Legend, Possibly Unique 
AUCTION: Laurel Certified Coins, Auction 1, Ancient, World, US Coins and Tokens (Auction 351)
- Sold Winning Bid: $400
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus, AE Sestertius, 34.5mm (25.23g), Rome Mint. Obverse: Statue of Augustus enthroned left, holding laurel branch and sceper, set on ornate car drawn by four elephants; each elephant mouted by mahout. Reverse: Legend around large SC. Reddish patina with yellow-brown highpoints. Extremely rare reverse legend variant, TR omitted between PM and POT. No similar peice appears in major references. Perhaps engraver error and die destroyed after a few emissions. RIC I 62 Tiberius.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Anne Dohrenwend
- Lot #: 67
- Listing #: 192248
- Closed: Monday, August 3, 2020 4:22:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $600