Lot 3761

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Octavian, (Autumn 32 B.C - Summer 31 B.C.), silver denarius, mint moving with Octavian, (3.76 g), obv. bare head of Octavian to right, rev. CAESAR DIVI F to left and right, Venus standing right, seen from back, holding transverse scepter and helmet, resting on column, to left, shield with star motif set on ground, (S.1547, RIC 250a, RSC 62, BMC 599). Struck off centre on obverse, very fine and rare.

Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Rauch 695.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,000

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