Lot 5283

Description

Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE dupondius or as, Nemausus mint, issued A.D. 10-14, (12.90 grams), obv. laureate head of Agrippa to left and laureate head of Augustus to right, above IMP across P P, below DIVI F, dotted border, rev. COL NEM on either side of palm-shoot, chained crocodile below, wreath above, two palm branches below, (S.1731, RIC 159, RPC 525, Sear GIC 158). Dark green patina with overall attractive appearance, minor adjustment marks on the obverse, good very fine and very rare in this condition.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster USA, August 2006; previously from Numismatik Lanz Munchen Auction 128 (22 May 2006) Lot 128 with CNG ticket.