Lot 3546

Sale 66 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

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