Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
The Roman Empire Octavian as Augustus (27 BC-AD 14)
Bid
| Estimated price | 800 CHF |
| Result |
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Description
Denarius. July 18-17/16 BC, Spanish (Colonia Patricia?). 3.93 g. 17.90 mm. 6h
Obv. Bare head left.
Rev. Capricorn to right, holding globe attached to rudder, cornucopiae over its shoulder; AVGVSTVS below.
RIC I 130; RSC 22; BMCRE 307-8 (Emerita) = BMCRR Gaul 126-7; CBN 1354-7 (Nimes).
A beautiful specimen with an attractive portrait of fine style. Lightly toned with golden hues around the devices. Rare with head left. About EF.
Ex. Hd. Rauch Auction 69, 2002, Lot 253.