RB71297. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC IV Decius 171a, Cohen V 28, Banti 6, Hunter III 22, SRCV III 9534, VF, nice style, green patina, squared flan typical of the period, porous, Rome mint, weight 18.254g, maximum diameter 30.6mm, die axis 0
o, as caesar, 250 A.D.; obverse Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, bare-headed, draped bust right, seen from behind; reverse PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS (to the Prince of Youth), Herennius standing left in military dress, rod downward in right, transverse spear in left, S - C (senatus consulto) flanking low across field; ex Heritage Long Beach Signature Sale 3020 (6 Sep 2012), lot 25767; ex Dale Sigler (Tarzana, CA) Collection;
scarce;
SOLD