Lot 512: 4th century B.C. Disk-shaped Æ aes formatum.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 20 (Auction 325)

Description

4th century B.C. Disk-shaped Æ aes formatum (127 mm, ~925 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 #: 512
Listing #: 222822
Closed: Friday, June 30, 2017 5:50:20 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Sold Winning Bid: $400
16 Bid(s)

Description

4th century B.C. Disk-shaped Æ aes formatum (127 mm, ~925 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 #: 512
Listing #: 222822
Closed: Friday, June 30, 2017 5:50:20 PM CT
Estimate: $300