Lot 4739

Sale 121 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued c.19 B.C. by P.Petronius Turpilianus, (3.87 g), obv. bare head of Augustus to right around CAESAR [A]VGVSTVS, rev. TVRPILIANVS III VIR around, Tarpeia, long-haired facing half buried in shields with hands raised, (S.1639, RIC 299, RSC 494, BMC 29). Toned with minor hoard patination, banker's marks and surface marks on obverse, otherwise very fine and rare.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$400

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