Lot 2543

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver quinarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundusium, possibly Rome), issued 29-27 B.C. (1.86 g), obv. Octavian bare head to right around CAESAR [IMP VII], all within linear circle, rev. ASIA RECEPTA around, Victory draped standing to left, right hand holding wreath and left hand a palm, all on cista mystica between two snakes, (S.1568, RIC 276, RSC 14, BMC 647). Attractively toned, very fine and scarce.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

Noble Numismatics Sale 120, lot 3107. Previously Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. With old ticket from Spink London.

Estimate
$450
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$440