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ID: |
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62-2067 |
| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Uranius Antoninus |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 253-254
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| Metal: |
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Gold |
| Denomination: |
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Aureus |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD 253-254 |
| Weight: |
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5.39 g |
| Obverse Legend: |
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L IVL AVR SVLP VRA ANTONINVS |
| Obverse Description: |
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Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, as seen from the back |
| Reverse Legend: |
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FORTVNA PEDVIX |
| Reverse Description: |
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Fortuna seated left on throne, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left; below throne, wheel |
| Mint: |
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Emesa |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC 04 var |
| Reference2: |
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Calicó 3388 |
| Reference3: |
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Baldus, Uranius Antoninus 72 (this coin) |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG |
| Source: |
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http://www.arsclassicacoins.com/ |
| Special Comments: |
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Extremely rare and among the finest aurei of Uranius Antoninus in existence. A finely-detailed portrait struck in high relief on full flan. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc |
| Price Sold For: |
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140000 Swiss Franc |
| Date Sold: |
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10/06/2011 |
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Grade:
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aFDC |
| Notes: |
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(1) The reverse inscription PEDVIX is in variance from the expected REDVX.
(2) NAC Auction 62, Lot 2067
(3) Ex Leu 91, 2004, 648 and NGSA 4, 2006, 227 sales. |
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