Lot 3465

Sale 70 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Lyons mint, issued 15-13 B.C. (3.668 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, RIC 171a, RSC.144, BMC 461). Toned, minor banker's mark in reverse field, good very fine and rare.

The issue refers to the battle of Actium, the greatest and most important of all victories of Augustus.

Estimate
$700
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$880