Lot 4297
Sale 114 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Lugdunum mint, struck 8 B.C., (3.74 g), obv. bare head to right of Augustus, around [AVG]VST[VS] DIVI F, rev. Gaius Caesar on horseback galloping right, holding sword and reins, eagle between two standards behind, C.CAES above, AVGVS [F] below, (S.1596, RSC 40, RIC 410). Toned, banker's mark on neck and some surface roughness, otherwise very fine and very scarce.
Ex RJM collection and Dmitry Markov with ticket.
Gaius was the grandson and adopted son and heir of Augustus but died on campaign in Armenia at the age of 24.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $340