Exceptional shield details
Lot 1721
Maximinus II, as Caesar, 305-309. Follis (Silvered bronze, 25 mm, 6.56 g, 12 h), Antiochia, circa 309. MAXIMINVS NOB CAES Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Maximinus II to left, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield decorated with Victory crowning two horsmen riding to left, four enemies below them; on cuirass, gorgoneion. Rev. VIRTVS EXERCITVS / I / ANT Virtus standing front, head to left, resting her right hand on decorated shield and holding spear in her left; in field to left, lighted altar. RIC 125. Very rare and with exceptional details on the shield and cuirass. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, good extremely fine.
Estimate:
500 CHF
Starting price:
400 CHF
Hammer price:
1300 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
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Time left:
Closing time: 25-Oct-20, 06:00:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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