Lot 2080
Sale 56 · Australian & World Coins, Banknotes, Historical & Military Medals & Badges
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Description
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued 32-29 B.C. (3.52 grams), obv. Venus bust to right, wearing stephane and necklace, rev. CAESAR DIVI F across field separating Octavian in military dress, cloak flying behind, he advances to left, right hand extended and holds a transverse spear in left, (S.453, RIC 251, C.70, BMC 609). Surface marks, otherwise very fine and rare.
Ex. B.A. Seaby, London, March 1989.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150