Lot 895
ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Fabius Comes to the Aid of Minucius / Claudius Nero Departs for Metaurus. AR Medal (32mm, 9.85 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. EF.
4d 10h 33m 50s
Current
$60
Est.
$100
Bids: 1
Timed Auction
Electronic Auction 585
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ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Fabius Comes to the Aid of Minucius / Claudius Nero Departs for Metaurus. AR Medal (32mm, 9.85 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. Fabius Comes to the Aid of Minucius (“Vengeance Sacrificed for the Public Good”): at left, Fabius and his officers on horseback prepare to come to the aid of Minucius’ army, seen at right surrounded by Hannibal’s forces; VENGEANCE SACRIFIEE / AU BIEN PUBLIC · / A · R · 535 · in exergue / Claudius Nero Departs for Metaurus (“Diligence of Claudius Nero”): under a moonlit sky, Claudius Nero leads his troops from their encampment before Hannibal’s army; DILIGENCE DE / CLAUDIUS NERON ·/ A · R · 545 · in exergue. Eisler 28a; Catenacci pp. 58-9. Iridescent cabinet toning, scratches. EF.

From the Drewry Family Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 14:58:00 ET.

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