SH39691. Orichalcum sestertius, Hunter III 11 (same obv. legend break), RIC IV 16 (R), BMCRE V 28, Cohen III 17, SRCV II 6077, VF, well centered, green patina, nice portrait, Rome mint, weight 19.300g, maximum diameter 30.1mm, die axis 0
o, late May - 2 Jun 193 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES M DID SEVER IVLIAN AVG, laureate head right; reverse RECTOR ORBIS (Master of the World), Didius Julianus standing slightly left, head left, togate, globe in extended right hand, scroll in left hand at side, S - C (senatus consulto) flanking low across field; nice green patina, pleasing portrait, weak reverse strike;
from the Prof. Henry H. Armstrong collection, handwritten envelope notes, "Champion, Purchase, 1909 1910";
rare;
SOLD