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ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Decius Mus and the Priest / Decius Mus the Younger. AR Medal (32mm, 9.55 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. EF.
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ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Decius Mus and the Priest / Decius Mus the Younger. AR Medal (32mm, 9.55 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. Decius Mus and the Priest (“Decius Mus Sacrifices Himself for the Country”): a priest and Decius Mus stand near an altar, looking toward the heavens, while troops stand in the background; DECIUS SE DEVOUE/ POUR LA PATRIE ·/ A · R · 415 · in exergue / Decius Mus the Younger (“The Son Follows the Example of His Father”): Decius Mus’ son on horseback, charging headlong into enemy forces; LE FILS SUIT LEXEMPLE/ DU PERE ·/ A · R · 457 · in exergue. Eisler 16a; Catenacci pp. 34-5. Light iridescent cabinet toning, scratches. EF.
From the Drewry Family Collection.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 14:54:20 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
From the Drewry Family Collection.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 14:54:20 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
