Pedigreed to Hugh Percy (circa 1714-1786)
Lot 2550
Forces of Galba in Spain. Anonymous, 3 April-2nd half of June 68. Denarius (Subaeratus, 18 mm, 3.50 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in Spain. Group VII. BON EVENT FELICITAS Diademed and draped bust of Bonus Eventus to right, wearing braided hair. Rev. PAX / P - R Two clasped right hands holding winged caduceus. BMC p. 290, * corr. = Cohen 393 corr. = Martin corr. = RIC 10 corr. (obverse legend misdescribed). CG 60.2 (this coin). Nicolas -. Smyth IX/3 corr. (this coin, but obverse legend misdescribed). Of the highest rarity, one of just three known examples. Beautifully toned and with a very old pedigree. Two test punches on the obverse and two tiny test cuts on the edge, otherwise, very fine.

From the collections of Dipl.-Ing. Christian Gollnow, Leu 9, 24 October 2021, 1024, Hugh Algernon Percy (1914-1988), His Grace the 10th Duke of Northumberland, K.G., P.C., G.C.V.O., F.R.S., and very likely from the collection of Hugh Percy (circa 1714-1786), His Grace the 1st Duke of Northumberland, K.G. and P.C., removed from Alnwick Castle, Sotheby's, 4 November 1982, 551.
Starting price:
200 CHF
Hammer price:
2600 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
14 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 27-Feb-22, 21:28:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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