Lot 4179
Diadumenian, as Caesar, AD 217-218. AE Sestertius (23.9g) minted at Rome. M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right of youthful Diadumenian. Reverse: [PRI]NC IVVENTVTIS SC. Diadumenian in military attire standing facing, head right, holding standard in right hand, baton in left; to right, two standards. Sear 7453; RIC 211; Banti 3. Vivid portrait on a wonderful round flan. Forest-green patina with light earthen red hues. Certainly among the finest known. Very rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $25,000 - 35,000.
The Hunter Collection; Ex Superior Stamp & Coin NYINC Auction, December 8-9, 1995, lot 952; Numismatica Ars Classica 6, lot 478.
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