Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
The Roman Imperatorial Octavian as Caesar (32-27 BC)
Bid
| Estimated price | 800 CHF |
| Result |
Description
Denarius. 30-29 BC, Uncertain Italian (Brundisium or Rome?). 3.98 g. 20.70 mm. 2h
Obv. Bare head to right.
Rev. Military trophy facing, composed of helmet, cuirass, shield and crossed spears, set on prow of galley to right; crossed rudder and anchor at base; IMP-CAESAR across fields.
RIC I 265a; CRI 419; BMCRE 625 = BMCRR Rome 4352; RSC 119.
A lovely piece. Light cabinet tone with golden hues around the devices. A banker's mark on obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex. Hd. Rauch Auction 69, 2002, Lot 229.