Lot 4299

Sale 114 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver quinarius, Emerita mint, issued 25-23 B.C. by P.Carisius legatus pro praetore, (1.57 g), obv. Octavian bare head to right AVGVST behind, all within linear circle, rev. P CARISI LEG around, Victory standing to right crowning trophy, (S.1642, RIC 1a, BMC 293, RSC 386). Toned, banker's mark on cheek, otherwise very fine and very scarce.

Ex RJM collection and Classical Numismatic Group, sale XXXIII, lot 694 with tickets.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$300

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