Lot 2050

Description

Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued 17 B.C. by M. Sanquinius, (12.58 grams), obv. AVGVSTVS / TRIBVNIC / POTEST in three lines within oak wreath, rev. M. SANQVINIVS Q F III VIR A A A F F around large SC, (cf.S.504, RIC 342, CBN 287-8). Light polishing, dark brown patina, good fine and very scarce.

Ex. Abramowitz Family Collection, Superior Galleries, Los Angeles, New York auction, December 8, 1993 (lot 144 illustrated).