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The Roman Empire Octavian as Augustus (27 BC-AD 14)

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Estimated price 1,000 CHF
Result 1,150 CHF

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Description

Denarius. circa 20-19 BC, Uncertain Spanish (Colonia Patricia?). 3.76 g. 20.20 mm. 5h
Obv. Laureate head of Augustus left.
Rev. FORT•RED/CAES•AVG/S•P•Q•R• in four line on rectangular altar.
RIC I 54b; RSC 106; BMCRE 360 = BMCRR Rome 4444; RSC 106; FFC 83; CBN 1349-1351.
Very rare. A beautiful specimen with an attractive portrait of fine style. Minor banker’s mark on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex. Hd. Rauch Auction 69, 2002, Lot 237.