Lot 2639
Trajan Decius, AD 249-251. AE Double Sestertius (37.84g). A nearly identical example sold in our Hunter Sale, lot 4198 for $9250.00 hammer. Rome, AD 250. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust of Trajan Decius right. Reverse FELICITAS SAECVLI, S C across field, Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding a caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 115a; C-39. Some faint smoothing in the fields. Wonderful greenish-brown patina and a spectacular portrait of Decius. An exceptional specimen. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000
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