Lot 2094

Description

Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver quinarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued 29-27 B.C. (1.69 grams), obv. Octavian bare head to right around [C]AESAR 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.462, RIC 276, C.14, BMC 647). Two punches on cheek, otherwise good fine and scarce.

Ex. Glendining's London, September 2, 1977 (lot 168). The subjection of the Province of Asia occured in 30 B.C.