Lot 485
Anonymous, c.225-217 BC, Æ Aes Grave As, 275.3g. Anonymous, c.225-217 BC, Æ Aes Grave As, 275.3g. Mint of Rome. Head of bearded Janus on raised disk. Rev. Prow of galley right, I above, all on raised disk (ICC 74; Thurlow & Vecchi 51; Crawford 35/1; HN Italy 337). Pleasing dark brown and reddish-green patina, choice very fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex estate of Arthur "Buck" Briscoe, descendent of the Lee’s of Virginia ("Light-Horse" Harry Lee) and the Howard family of Maryland (John Eager Howard). Found in one of 100 banker’s boxes stored in a barn, containing the household possessions of Buck Briscoe. Never before offered for sale.
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| Realized $2,633 |
