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

Roman Imperial Coinage, Aurelian and Severina, Double Sestertius, Rome, 274-5, radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right, imp avrelianvs avg, rev. severina avg, draped and diademed bust of Severina right, resting on crescent, 15.25g (RIC 1; C 1; Sear 11696). Good very fine, dark green patina, rare £2,000-3,000

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: Adolph Hess Auction 230 (Lucerne), 28-30 April 1936, lot 1869