Lot 4426

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Lyons mint, issued 2 B.C. - A.D. 4 and later, (3.78 g), obv. laureate head of Augustus to right, CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRI[AE] around, rev. Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, shields and spears between them, above on left lituus to right, and on the right a simpulum to left, in exergue [C L CAESARES], around AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, (S.1597, RIC 210, RSC 43c). Old cabinet toning, graffiti on obverse to right of portrait, very fine - good very fine and scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously J.Anderson, 14.5.1990. Also Spink Sale 31, lot 1835 - L.J.Dale Collection.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$480

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