Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 3230 Price realized: 1,000 CHF (Approx. 1,137 USD / 1,056 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Mark Antony and Octavian. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.85 g, 6 h), L. Gellius Poplicola, quaestor pro praetore, military mint moving with Antony in Asia Minor, 41. M•ANT•IMP•AVG•III•VIR•R•P•C•L•GELL•Q•P• Bare head of Mark Antony to right; behind, jug. Rev. CAESAR•IMP•PONT•III•VIR•R•P•[C] Bare head of Octavian to right; behind, lituus. Babelon (Antonia) 54 and (Gellia) 8. Crawford 517/8. RBW 1800. Sydenham 1188. A beautiful piece struck on a broad flan, very attractively toned and with two particularly fine portrait. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die and with minor flan faults on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Starting price: 500 CHF |