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Lot 3156
Fifty-Four (54) Roman Bronze Coins and an Unusual Modern Fantasy Piece
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Highlights to include: Augustus (27 B.C.-14 A.D.), as, SC reverse; Caligula (37-41 A.D.), as, Vesta reverse; Claudius (41-54 A.D.), quadrans, modius /SC; ten (10) smaller module folles, early 4th century, mostly with SOL INVICTO COMITI reverses, one with London mintmark; the balance of coins are generally small AE3 and AE4 pieces. Included is an enigmatic fantasy coin from the 19th or 20th century cast in a lead alloy having a 4th century style bust and Votive reverse.

Severino Family Collection, Washington, D.C.

Many of the coins have earthen highlights; a few with bronze disease (which can be treated).