Catalogue
Augustus as Octavian, L. Pinarius Scarpus, moneyer, (31 B.C.), silver denarius, Cyrenaica mint, (3.62 grams), obv. AVGVR PONTIF, horned head of Jupiter Ammon right, rev. IMP CAESA[R] DIVI F in two lines to left and right of Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath and palm (S.-, RIC 535, Craw.546/4, Syd.1281, Bab.141, BMC 690). Slightly ragged edges, minor flan crack and traces of porosity, otherwise very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,500
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Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued Autumn 30 B.C. (3.69 grams), obv. Victory draped standing to right on prow, right hand holds wreath and left hand a palm, rev. IMP CAESAR in exergue, Octavian standing in ornamental slow quadriga to right, holding branch in right hand and reins in left hand, (S.1555, RIC 264, C.115, BMC 617). Slightly off centre on obverse and mild pitting on reverse, otherwise good very fine - nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,300
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver quinarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundusium, possibly Rome), issued 29-27 B.C. (1.58 grams), obv. Octavian bare head to right around [CAESAR] IMP VII, all within linear circle, rev. ASIA RECEP[TA] around, Victory draped standing to left, right hand holding wreath and left hand a palm, all on cista mystica between two snakes, (S.1568, RIC 276, C.14, BMC 647). Good fine - nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
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