Lot 4507

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Lyons mint, issued 15-13 B.C. (3.54 g), 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). Off centred on the obverse, banker's mark, otherwise good fine and rare.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from M.R.Roberts retail sale in packet described.
The issue refers to the battle of Actium, the greatest and most important of all victories of Augustus.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$200

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