CVC & Collectables presents an imperial AE Sestertius under Tiberius, featuring the celebrated “heads on cornucopiae” obverse and a large SC reverse naming Drusus Caesar. Certified NGC Fine; hefty 25.45 g module.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer/Emperor: Roman Empire — Tiberius (AD 14–37)
- Denomination/Metal: AE Sestertius (bronze), 25.45 g, large module
- Grade: NGC Fine
- Obverse: Confronting heads (Tiberius Gemellus & Germanicus Jr.) each atop a cornucopia; caduceus between
- Reverse: DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II around large SC
- References: RIC 42; Cohen 1
- Mint/Date: Rome, early reign of Tiberius (per legends)
Collectibility:
An iconic Julio-Claudian bronze type with strong dynastic imagery. In NGC Fine, the confronting busts and full SC make an appealing addition to early imperial bronze sets.
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