A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Roman Imperial Coinage, Volusian, Dupondius, Rome, 251-3, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, imp cae c vib volvsiano avg, rev. pietas avgg, Pietas, both hands raised, standing before lighted altar, s c in field, 11.83g (RIC 258b; C 89; Sear 9802). About extremely fine, smooth green patina, very rare £400-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: C.S. Bement Collection, Naville Auction VIII (Lucerne), 25-8 June 1924, lot 1302; R. Laughlin Collection, Adolph Hess Auction 221 (Lucerne), 18 December 1933; bt Seaby June 1934





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