Lot 4129
Tiberius, AD 14-37. Gold Aureus (7.76 g) minted at Lugdunum. Laureate head right of Tiberius. Reverse: Female (Livia?) seated right, holding scepter and branch. RIC 29 [as Rare]; BMC 46; Calicó 305. Lustrous, on a large flan. Extremely Fine.
Both obverse and reverse show unusual delicacy of engraving; a remarkably beautiful example of the "Tribute Penny" in gold.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,500.
Ex Goldberg Auction (5 II 06), lot 2043.
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