Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
The Roman Imperatorial Octavian as Imperator and Triumvir (43-27 BC)
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| Estimated price | 800 CHF |
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Description
Denarius. 37 BC, Uncertain in Italy. 3.90 g. 20.20 mm. 2h
Obv. IMP•CAESAR•DIVI•F•III•VIR•ITER•R•P•C, bare head of Octavian to right.
Rev. COS•ITER•ET•TER•DESIG, simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus. Babelon (Julia) 140.
Crawford 538/1; CRI 312; Sydenham 1334; RSC 91; BMCRR Gaul 116-8; RBW 1826.
Light old cabinet tone, obverse slightly off-centre, otherwise, extremely fine.
Ex. UBS Auction 49, 2000, Lot 323.
Ex. Münzen & Medaillen Basel Auction 43, 1970, Lot 255.