Author Topic: cast Aemilian VOTIS DECENNA LIBVS sestertius  (Read 1617 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Online Victor

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4255
  • Country: us
  • all my best friends are dead Romans
    • Victor's Imperial Coins
cast Aemilian VOTIS DECENNA LIBVS sestertius
« on: June 15, 2018, 10:48:29 AM »
This cast was in a large group of 2nd- 3rd century bronzes from an auction win. It is a rare type, so it would be nice if it was authentic. Unfortunately it is about 2/3 normal weight, with soft features, a slick soapy surface and casting pits.


Aemilian
A.D. 253
Ӕ Sestertius
25mm    11.4gm
IMP CAES AEMILIANVS P F AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
VOTIS/ DECENNA/ LIBVS/ S C in four lines with laurel wreath.
RIC IV Rome 54a