Lot 3546
Sale 66 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Lyons mint, issued 15-13 B.C. (3.324 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, around AVGVSTVS DIVI F, rev. IMP to left X to right, in exergue ACT, Apollo Citharoedus in long drapery, standing to left, right hand holds plectrum and left hand a lyre, (S.1611 [£200 VF], RIC 171a, C.144, BMC 461). Off centred on the reverse, porous field. good fine/fine and rare.
The issue refers to the battle of Actium, the greatest and most important of all victories of Augustus.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $100