Lot 81
Rome. Tiberius, 14-37AD. Gold Aureus (7.73 g), Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, after 16 AD. Laureate head of Tiberius right. Reverse: Livia(?) as Pax, enthroned right in backed chair with elaborate legs, on elevated base, and holding branch and scepter; PONTIF MAXIM. Fr-65; RIC 25; BMCRE 30; CBN 13; C. 15. Cleanly struck, with sharp devices. Portrait of especially fine quality for his series; the reverse also well above average. Very lustrous and choice. NGC graded Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 34.
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| Realized $16,100 |
