Lot 2058

Description

Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as, posthumous issue, Rome mint, issued under Tiberius, issued A.D. 22-30, (11.51 grams), obv. radiate head of Augustus to left, around DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, rev. PROVIDENT in exergue, S C across field, altar enclosure with double panelled door, (S.524, RIC 81, BMC 146). Lucent apple-green patina, good very fine, and rare in this condition.

Ex. Nvmmorvm Avctiones, Sale 12, Italo Vecchi Ltd., June 5, 1998 (lot 631 illustrated).