Lot 4429

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

Description

Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia), issued c.18 B.C. (3.86 g), obv. laureate head of Augustus to right around CAESARI AVGVSTO, rev. domed hexastyle temple of Mars Ultor, containing legionary eagle between two standards, across MAR VLT, (S.1623, RIC 105a, RSC 190, BMC 373). Attractive cabinet toning, traces of hoard patination, good very fine and rare.

Ex Sotheby Parke-Bernet, 1974.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$650

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