Lot 2108

Sale 56 · Australian & World Coins, Banknotes, Historical & Military Medals & Badges

Description

Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Uncertain mint, issued after 27 B.C., (3.84 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, rev. AVGVSTVS below, capricorn to right, holding globe attached to rudder and bearing cornucopia, (cf.S.477, RIC 547a, C.21, BMC 305). Solder mounted on the obverse, stain on part of reverse, otherwise very fine and rare.

Ex. Glendining's London, July 9, 1980 (lot 652 part). The capricorn was the horoscopic sign of Augustus's conception.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$100