Lot 3511
Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection
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Description
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Lyons mint, issued 15-13 B.C. (3.650 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, around AVGVSTVS DIVI F, rev. IMP X in exergue, two soldiers with parazonium and branch giving these to Augustus seated to left on platform, (S.1609, RIC 165a, RSC 133, BMC 446). Two minor banker's marks, well centred, slightly off centred on the reverse, very fine and rare.
Ex Forvm Ancient Coins, USA with their ticket. The issue probably relates to the victories of Tiberius and Drusus over the Rhaeti, in 15 B.C., and these two princes may be the soldiers shown.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $460