115: Rome. Didius Julianus, March 28 to about mid-June 
Closed at:US $70,000.00

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Rome. Didius Julianus, March 28 to about mid-June 193 AD. Gold 
Aureus (6.65 g), Rome mint. Laureate and draped bust of Didius 
Julianus right. Reverse: Togate Didius Julianus stands left, 
holding globe and roll; RECTOR ORBIS. Fr-362; RIC 3; C. 14; 
BMCRE 7; Calicó 2399. An excellent portrait in the best style 
of the period, struck in high relief. A wonderful example of 
this historical and very rare gold piece. NGC graded Choice 
About Uncirculated. 
Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000. 
Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 71 (March 1995), lot 698. 
Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 47. 

Our item number 115769

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