Roman Empire - Trajan Decius - Aureus > Lot No. 126

Description:
250 AD. Rome. Obv: laureate cuirassed bust right, seen from behind with IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG legend. Rev: Uberitas standing left, holding purse in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left arm with VBERITAS AVG legend.

Measurements:
4.33 grams.

Condition:
Extremely fine with only some minor surface blemishes. Some lustre.

References:
RIC 28; Hunterian Collection 19; Cohen 104; Sear 9361. Normal 6h die rotation.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (EUR 3,100 - 4,340; USD 3,960 - 5,540)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £2,700